The problem of pimples usually happens to everyone at one age, but in some people, this problem remains lifelong and the reason for this is their skin. The skin of some people is especially responsible for pimples, which is known as pimple-prone skin. To avoid pimples, such people have to take special care of their diet along with skin care.
If seen, eating habits have a big impact on your health and beauty. In such a situation, people with pimple-prone skin need to balance their diet to keep their skin healthy. For these people, it becomes necessary to stay away from foods that trigger acne and consume foods that control acne.
In this article, we are going to tell you about some food items which prove to be especially beneficial for people with pimple-prone skin. We talked to Dr. ViplavKamble, Skin and Hair Specialist of Shatabdi Hospital, Maharashtra about this and we are sharing the information received from him here with you.
Sweet potato
Consumption of sweet potato is considered very beneficial for people with pimple-prone skin. Actually Beta-carotene is found in good quantity in sweet potato, which gets converted into Vitamin A after entering the body. At the same time, Vitamin A proves to be very helpful in keeping the skin healthy by getting rid of acne and other skin problems.
Let us tell you that retinol is a form of vitamin A which is used for the treatment of pimples. Nowadays, there are hundreds of retinol creams and serums sold in the market that promise to make acne disappear. However, using retinol cream at a young age can be harmful to the skin. In such a situation, to keep the skin healthy, it would be better to take retinol in its original form and for this, consumption of sweet potato proves to be most effective.
Citrus fruit
Citrus fruits like orange, lemon, and seasonal fruits work as lifesavers for the skin. Such fruits are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants and both these elements are very helpful in keeping the skin healthy from the inside. Vitamin C and antioxidants help destroy the radicals present in the body, which makes the skin healthy from within and provides relief from the problem of acne. Therefore, if you have the problem of acne, then include citrus fruit in your daily diet.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is rarely given preference as a nutritious food item, but when it comes to skin, it has its importance. The enzymes, zinc and alpha hydroxy acid found in pumpkin help in balancing the pH level of the skin by nourishing it. This is the reason why it is used in many masks and exfoliating products.
It can be more beneficial in terms of diet because when pumpkin is consumed, a good amount of fibre and zinc reaches the body along with other elements. Let us tell you that zinc helps in controlling the amount of oil production in the skin, which proves helpful in preventing acne. Therefore, if you are troubled by the problem of acne due to your skin, then you must include pumpkin in your diet.
Beans
Legumes like gram, kidney beans, lentils and peanuts are also very beneficial for people with pimple-prone skin. Legumes are very low glycemic and help control blood sugar levels in the body. Since increased levels of blood sugar in the body are a factor in acne, consumption of legumes that help in controlling blood sugar is considered better for the prevention of acne.
Along with this, the consumption of things like coconut water, papaya, quinoa, salmon, broccoli, green cabbage, garlic, and green tea is also considered helpful in preventing acne.
We hope that this health-related information will prove useful for you. If you liked this information then do not forget to share it with your friends and acquaintances.
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