If you’re one of the 50 million Americans with acne, you’ve likely wandered through drug store aisles in search of the perfect serum that could fix everything. Tired of reading lists of incomprehensible ingredients? Another option is to try changing what you eat.
The move may help in more ways than one. “Following a healthy diet and avoiding high intakes of sugar and processed foods is consistent with promoting health in more ways than dermatologically,” says Linda Van Horn, a professor at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine and a registered dietician nutritionist. Here are a few recommendations to get started.
Some dermatologists believe that consuming more ofthe following foods could improve your skin.
Fish, walnuts and flaxseed contain omega-3 fatty acids — essential fats that may reduce inflammation. A study in 2014 showed that supplementing omega-3 acids reduced acne counts.
Olive oil and other healthy oils help in the same ...
