Dt. Mallika
ACNE STORY
Remedies for smoother skin
In the morning, you are getting ready to make an Instagram reel and what's that? A pink dot on the cheek. Oh, I can feel the trouble . I know you don’t like this at all. The whiteheads, pimples, blackheads all are acne.
It is not only a teenager’s problem. It can flare- up at 25 or 35 years old and even older.
A condition where the pores of the skin become clogged and the person gets inflamed and non inflamed lesions.
Myths- chocolates, pizza, food, diet, dirty hair, dirty skin , sex cause acne.
Fact- Actually it is most of the time genetic and it tends to run in families. But it can be lessened.
Some blemish free advice-
Change your make- up. Certain products might be the problem. Visit a dermatologist for help.
Wash your makeup thoroughly every night. Rinsing six or seven times with fresh water also helps.
Iodine is a factor in some people who are prone to acne. Avoid sea foods, processed and packaged foods.
It might be due to birth control pills. Consult your gynecologist if it is so.
You should not squeeze most of the pimples ( if it has a little central yellow pus head, gentle squeezing will help to heal quickly ) or white heads.
Minimize exposures to sunlight, infrared light and sunscreens.
Include Vitamin B6 rich foods- Asparagus, Banana, Fatty Fish especially salmon, Figs, Mushrooms, Peas, Potatoes, Poultry, Rice, Sweet potatoes, Winter squash, Avocados
Apricots, Melons , cantaloupes, tomatoes, asparagus, sweet potatoes and winter squash have beta carotene which protects against acne.
Vitamin E, selenium, and essential fatty acids are the best nutrients for the skin.
Zinc has been linked to optimal skin health by enhancing immune function, reducing inflammation and promoting tissue regeneration and healthy hormone levels. Crab oysters, tofu, beans, grains, meat, seeds and poultry especially turkey are the best source.
