Spotty Solutions: 10 foods to fight acne once and for all

Angela Goh

21 Mar 2016

updated the 25 March 2016 à 13:35

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Red grapes
Researchers have found that an antioxidant derived from grapes shows high antibacterial activity, inhibiting the growth of the bacteria that causes acne.
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Yoghurt
Evidence suggests that there is a link between the state of the gastrointestinal tract and acne. Certain intestinal microflora affect inflammation in the gut, resulting in acne. Probiotics such as those found in yoghurt can reduce the inflammation. Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, miso, pickles and kimchi also contain probiotics.
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Salmon
Fatty fish, such as salmon and sardines, are high in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help to reduce inflammation.
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Green tea
Green tea is high in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) flavonoids, which helps to reduce sebum production.
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Oysters
People with acne have lower levels of zinc, so eat foods high in naturally occuring zinc such as oysters, beef, wheat germ, spinach, pumpkin seeds and cashews.
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Low GI foods
High glycemic diets promote increased levels of free insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), which is thought to promote acne. So, eat low GI foods like oats, whole wheat breads, corn, cruciferous vegetables, and brown rice.
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Walnuts
Walnuts are high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Most nuts in general contain selenium, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium and iron, which are all necessary to promote healthy skin.
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Water
Water cleanses the colon, assists the body’s detoxification processes, and helps improve blood circulation. Healthy on the inside = healthy on the outside.
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Fennel
Fennel is a licorice-tasting root vegetable that is known to improve digestion, reduce swelling and flush out excess fluids and toxins in your skin.
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Avocado
People with acne have been found to have lower levels of vitamin E. Avocados, dark leafy greens, sunflower seeds, shellfish and kiwi fruit can help increase your intake of skin friendly vitamin E.

Unsightly zits and spots are the bane of every girl’s existence – will changing your diet help?

So many of us face the problem of getting rid of painful acne spots on the face. They lower self-esteem and make you want to pile on the makeup before you even dare to show your face in public. Pimples can be caused by a blockage in your pores due to bacteria and excessive sebum production. The inflammation that occurs can last for several days or even weeks. The hot and humid weather in Singapore doesn’t help to keep our faces clear of oily secretions and sweat.

One way to reduce the duration of inflammation is to heal your skin from the inside. This means watching what we eat to maintain a healthy complexion. Increasing your intake of foods high in vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids and zinc have been known to help with skin issues. Don’t forget to chug down plenty of water every day to detoxify your body and aid skin recovery. Yes, your diet can play a key to undoing ugly acne and preventing blackheads.

Head up to the gallery to check out our list of 10 best foods to eat that will help with your pimple problem. Clear up that face, pronto.

Angela Goh

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