TOP FOODS TO GET RID OF ACNE

You can blame chocolates (which is a myth, BTW), a crappy soap bar, or work stress for your acne. But ultimately, you should blame yourself. Of course, your skin type and work stress do play a big part in acne, however, there is always a second side to the story. Namely? Foods! Yes. Stop eating crap, that's pretty much it. Because crap in paves way for crap out. Makes sense, doesn't it? There are a number of super-foods that can help prevent acne breakouts, we list 5 of them.

1) Green Tea

Long been touted as the hottest weight reducing commodity, it's only recently that green tea has been recognized for its anti-acne properties as well. Green tea is rich in anti-inflammatory chemicals, called catechins. It helps reduce the effects of free radicals in the body, such as pollution, sunlight, and cigarette smoke. Drinking green tea will thus help with the redness, puffiness, and soreness of acne, and also help prevent future breakouts.

2) Olive Oil

Olive oil is a good source of monosaturated fatty acids, which is basically the fat you need to clear and nourish your skin. It is also essentially used in treating adult acne because it helps to treat many skin problems that occur as the skin matures, such as sun damage, pigmentation, fine lines and loss of tone. Olive oil contains vitamins and antioxidants, and when used as a face wash it removes impurities, hydrates and exfoliates the skin.

3) Whole Grains

When it comes to thwarting acne inflammation, fiber filled whole grains work like a charm. Foods like cereal, barley, bread and pasta are a good source of selenium and antioxidants, other chemicals that are helpful in clearing and preventing acne. However, what is important is to look out for products that are high in fiber and low in sugar.

4) Sweet Potatoes

They are one of the most nutritious vegetables and an excellent addition to your anti-acne diet. Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C, both of which are powerful antioxidants and are used in preventing acne. Sweet potatoes are also packed with vitamin A that normalizes oil production in the skin and ultimately helps fight off acne-causing bacteria.

5) Blueberries

One of the greatest health foods of all time, and they can be an excellent remedy for treating acne. In fact blueberries are the richest source of antioxidant, even stronger than those of strawberries, cranberries and plums. In addition to their antioxidant powers, blueberries are a good source of pectin which helps clear intestinal toxins that may contribute to acne flare-ups. Not to mention they're tasty, too!