Thursday, January 7, 2010

Dietary advice for Acne

Some time or other during their teenage more than 80 % of young suffer from pimple. Though Acne is mainly depend on hormonal regulation and body metabolism activity , food too have some amount of influence in causing Acne. Studies suggest that many acne sufferers are deficient in Zinc.

People can’t do much about the hormonal regulation but they do still can have active control over their food. Youngsters should cut down on refined carbohydrates found in sugary foods, fried & fatty food such as burgers, chips, salted snacks, soft drinks and confectionary . Instead of going for medical supplementation of Zinc one can avail the natural source of zinc like yogurt, skimmed milk, shellfish, nuts, skinless poultry etc.


Other foods youngsters should include more in their diet are Vitamin A which helps to maintain a healthy skin which is abundant in liver, eggs, dark green vegetables, spinach, carrots, orange fruits including papaya, mango & apricots.

People with acne should ensure that their diet contains plenty of polyunsaturated fats which also shows counteract to acne.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Tips to prevent pimples

A lot of people have problems with their skin. Either they have acne or they have breakouts of pimples. They might think it is a genetic disorder or out of their control, but they can fix it. Here are some tips that will help you get clear skin!
Wash Your Face
The first tip on helping to prevent acne is to wash your face. Sounds simple, right? It is, but many people don’t wash their face as often as they should. They wash it in the shower in the morning and go the rest of the day without even touching it. This is clearly not enough. If you have problems with acne, it is important to wash your face multiple times throughout the day.
First, wash it when you wake up in the morning. You have been sleeping in your bed all night, rubbing your face against your sheets and pillow. You can’t see it, but there is usually small amounts of dirt that will collect on your skin.
Next, wash your face anytime after you have excessively sweated, and especially after exercising. When you sweat, the perspiration clogs your pores and does not allow them to breathe. This is one of the main causes of acne.
Lastly, wash your face before you go to bed. Your face has been out all day, and there is sure to be some dirt buildup, even if you can’t see it.
It is very important to note, though, that washing your face too much is also bad. Unless you use the correct formulas on your face, repeated washings can really dry out your skin and cause other problems. This leads us to the next tip…
Use A Treatment
Using regular soap on your face is rarely a good idea. These harsh soaps are formulated to clean the thicker skin that is on the rest of your body. It is to strong and will dry out or damage the fragile skin on your face.
Try and find some good quality face wash, or even a specialized acne treatment. Not only will this not dry out your face, since it is directly formulated for your face, it will yield better results.
Focus On Diet
Many people don’t think their diet has anything to do with their acne. The truth is, it does. If you are eating a lot of junk food and sugary items, you are more likely to have breakouts on your face and even gain pimples. It is important to try and eat as healthy as possible. Not only will it make you feel better, it will make your skin clearer.
The same goes for what you drink. If you drink soda all day, the chance of getting acne is increased. Try drinking a lot of water throughout the day and staying hydrated. This will help you get clear, smooth skin.
Having clear skin is not that difficult. If you follow the above tips, you will have great looking skin in no time.