Superfoods for Acne Problem

This seems to be a problem of anybody which appears even after high school age, but getting plenty of these three nutrients will help banish blemishes whatever your age now.

1.      Vitamin A.

According to Dr. Jody Levine, a dermatologist in New York City that this is an antioxidant that helps thins the epidermis or the outer layer of the skin that produces dead cells which can clog the pores. It also dries up sebum, the gross oily, waxy stuff your skin glands produce, that mixes with dead skin cells to create clogs and transport you to Zitville. The daily value of vitamin A is 5,000 international units (IUs). So it is better to get at least much of it and pair it with healthy fats such as oilive oil or avocado. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin so the body will absorb it better.

Sources of Vitamin A.
Sweet potatoes (28,000 IUs each); leafy greens such as spinach (23,000 IUs per chopped, cooked cup), kale (19,000 IUs per cooked cup) and broccoli (2,400 IUs per cooked cup); bright red, yellow and orange produce such as carrots (27,000 IUs per cooked cup), cantaloupe (5,400 IUs per cup), red bell peppers (4,700 IUs per cup) and red chile peppers (428 IUs each); asparagus (600 IUs per four spears)

2. Zinc

It is a mineral that helps tame skin’s oil production, less oil means less sebum and fewer pimples. The required daily allowance (RDA) for zinc is 8 milligrams.

Sources of zinc
Raw oysters (76 mg per six oysters), fortified breakfast cereals such as Total (15 mg per ¾ cup), canned blue crab (5 mg per cup), turkey (4 mg per cup), beef sirloin (4 mg per 3 ounces), pork loin (4 mg per 3 oz), part-skim ricotta (3 mg per cup)

3. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

They are responsible for maintaining the body’s essential oils, the healthy, non-pore-clogging kind that keep skin cells from drying out, flaking and congesting pores. They also have anti-inflammatory properties that aid with healing. According to Kristin Kirkpatrick, R.D., a nutrition advisor that “Acne is a teeny little wound on your face,” There’s no RDA for omega-3s; Kirkpatrick suggests aiming for 600 mg daily.

Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Flaxseed (1,600 mg per 1 tablespoon), canola oil (1,300 mg per 1

Ways to Stop Picking At Acne

1. Identify high risk areas: Set a limit for how much time you spend looking to mirrors.
2. Blow it off: Inhale deeply. Exhale completely, this can help release tension and create an overall feeling of well-being.
3. Touch if you must: While avoidance of pimples is probably the best choice, some of us "need" to touch the pimple. Gentle pressure or in circular massage can alleviate the urge and tension.
4. Practice Alternate Behaviors: Redirect your energy. Activities such as, exercise, and self-hypnosis can all help squash the impulse to squeeze. Leave your home when the urge to pop is very strong. And avoid popping on public.
5. Scar Scare. Visualize the damage that squeezing or picking produces, like scarring and redness.
6. Pick Up The Phone: If popping and picking is taking over your life, consider contacting a mental health professional.

Why Is Picking of Acne So Addicting?

Yes it is really addicting and I cannot resist from picking it whenever I saw and feel something on my face. But it is not anymore a big problem these days, because there are plenty of acne treatments that make no traces. Over the counter products containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or retinol can help. If not, or if you see things like scarring, open wounds, it’s time to head to the dermatologist. He or she can put you on a prescription-strength plan. But remember, treatment takes time and patience. “The best over the counter, the best prescription product, is going to be one to three weeks before we see any significant improvement. Therefore it needs patience to get over from acne