Heal Acne Naturally - Dump the Burgers, Eat the Peas and the Oysters.

In order to help yourself to heal acne naturally you should be asking yourself the question, what should I be doing?

And the answer must surely be, that the best way, is the natural way.

And what is more inherent than in what we eat?

Acne and a Zinc Deficiency

Research has shown that people suffering from acne tend to have a zinc deficiency.

Zinc promotes healing and is important for normal growth. Zinc reserves can however be depleted by periods of rapid growth, which probably coincides with the onset of teenage pimples.

Below is a list of foods which all have a natural source of zinc and will help heal acne naturally.

Chicken,
Beef Shank
Pork
Lobsters
Pumpkin seeds
Plain Yoghurt
Almonds
Peas
Almonds
Oatmeal
Baked Beans

Vitamin A and Acne

For decades Vitamin A has been dubbed the "skin vitamin."

This vitamin is also vital for good eyesight, so whilst caring for your skin you will also be looking after your eyesight.

The foods listed below contain Vitamin A which helps build a resistance to infection and promotes a healthy skin.

Although Vitamin A is important in the fight against pimples, don't take too much. Vitamin E can help regulate vitamin A levels and also helps in scar prevention.

Liver
Eggs
Apricots
Asparagus
Broccoli
Carrots
Garlic
Peaches
Pumpkin
Spinach

Fibre and Acne

Fiber is essential for acne management.

Whilst fiber has little or no nutritional value, it forms an essential link in the body's digestive chain.

Fiber keeps the intestines in good working order which helps cleanse the gastrointestinal track.

Whole-grain cereals
Brown Rice
All kinds of Bran
Dried prunes
Nuts
Fresh fruit
Beans and peas
Fresh raw vegetables

Water for a smooth complexion

Water flushes toxins from the body, preventing them from coming out in the skin and therefore plays an important role when trying to heal acne naturally.

Water also keeps the skin from becoming dehydrated.

If the skin becomes dehydrated dead cells will not be properly eliminated which in turn can lead to blocked pores.

Water, water and more water.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day

To help heal acne naturally you have to learn to avoid the foods that will aggravate this condition

Excessive iodine can irritate pores and cause pimples to flare up. Iodine is contained in salt so steer clear of all salted snacks and fast foods

Hamburgers
Hot Dogs
French Fries
Fast Foods

Steer clear of refined carbohydrates because they strip the fiber and healthy essential values from foodstuffs.

They also include unhealthy additives and preservatives, which should be avoided at all costs if you want to sustain a healthy skin.