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How to Get Rid of Acne Pt. 1

Acne: can also include pimples Acne: it affects 3 in every 4 people aged 11 to 30 years Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. It is known for being in condition that causes spots and pimples. In a more visual definition, it is a skin condition...

By 124 Sep 20202 min read
How to Get Rid of Acne Pt. 1

Acne: can also include pimples
Acne: it affects 3 in every 4 people aged 11 to 30 years

Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. It is known for being in condition that causes spots and pimples. In a more visual definition, it is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells.

Primarily known to occur during teenage years, acne can also affect individuals into adulthood! Acne is not just on your face, but can also affect your shoulders, back, neck, chest and upper arm.

With almost 75% of people having some form of acne at some time in their life, this is a topic that one can relate to.

Diet

Diet is known to play a major role in the development of acne.

Some major triggers that studies suggest are;


  1. Dairy

  2. Sugar foods

  3. Foods that are highly processed

  4. Oily foods


At Healthy U, you can find a wide variety of alternatives to your favourite treat foods! These can help support your anti-acne diet effortlessly.

Lifestyle

Simple tips such as;


  • Drinking enough water (at least 8 glasses a day)

  • Keep clean pillow sheets will help keep your face bacterial free at night when you sleep

  • Taking the right supplements. Things such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Omega-3s and Vitamin E have been known to help!


Make sure that you consult your dermatologist for any supplements or products if you suffer from severe acne.

Stay tuned for next week for more on clearing your acne!

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