Acne Diets

Diet and Acne Sources of Vitamin A

• Carrots
• Yams
• Apricots
• Cantaloupe
  Tomatoes
• Spinach
• Kale
• Parsley

Stress has been known to aggravate existing cases of acne. Vitamin B-2 is great at alleviating stress so obtaining B-2 can help keep acne at bay.

Diet and Acne Sources of Vitamin B-2

• Whole Grains
• Fish
• Milk
  Eggs
• Meat
• Leafy Green Vegetables

Niacin or Vitamin B-3 improves circulation, promoting healthy skin. It also helps reduce cholesterol level in the blood and helps metabolize protein, sugar, and fat.

Diet and Acne Sources of Vitamin B-3

• Peanuts
• Eggs
• Avocados
  Liver
• Lean Meats

Vitamin E is the most potent antioxidant and helps protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules produced from sources like air radiation, pollution, and peroxides. They are also potentially damaging by-products of the body's metabolism that can lead to many diseases.

Diet and Acne Sources of Vitamin E

• Almonds
• Peanuts
• Sunflower Seeds
  Broccoli
• Wheat Germ
• Vegetable Oil

Zinc is another antioxidant that helps boost the immune system, which reflects in the skin.

Diet and Acne Sources of Zinc (Antioxidant)

• Eggs
• Whole Grains
  Nuts
• Mushrooms