Acne? Change Your Diet

Acne is a common problem among teenagers as well as adults. Heredity, stress and hormones all influence the appearance of inflamed hair follicles, which result in breakouts. While cleansing the face with a mild glycerin soap and applying topical treatments such as tea tree oil or benzoyl peroxide can help, making dietary changes can also be helpful.

• Increase your consumption of antioxidant-rich foods, including fruits and vegetables.
• Include omega-3 fatty acids like wild Alaskan salmon or freshly ground flaxseeds to help reduce and prevent inflammation.
• Drink lots of water to keep the skin hydrated and healthy.
• Limit processed and refined foods, and opt for whole, healthful foods instead.
• And, don't be afraid to eat a piece of dark chocolate now and then - there is no link between chocolate and acne, and dark chocolate actually has antioxidant benefits!

Andrew Weil, M.D. – Author of:

• Eight Weeks to Optimum Health
• Spontaneous Healing
• The Natural Mind
• The Marriage of the Sun and Moon
• Health and Healing
• Natural Health, Natural Medicine
• From Chocolate to Morphine (with Winifred Rosen)