I know you’ve heard it before but this is scientific FACT!
It might seem like a lot of faff but follow these top tips for just 2 weeks and we think you’ll see an improvement in your skin and you’ll probably feel better too.
Foods to eat more of:
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Tomatoes
- Red and yellow bell peppers
- Sweet potatoes
- Sunflower seeds
- Dark chocolate (yay!)
- Walnuts
- Dark berries (blueberries, blackberries etc)
- Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel & herring)
Foods to eat less of:
- Sugar
- Dairy
- Fast Food
- Processed carbohydrates
We’ll stop there before your whole diet is banished!
Drink more:
- Water
- H2O
- Green Tea
- Did we mention water?
Drink less:
- Caffeine
- Fizzy drinks
- Energy drinks
Keep it clean:
- Don’t touch your face
- Don’t pick it or pop it
- Clean your phone
- Wash your face twice a day
- Exfoliate
YouTube have loads of homemade recipes
We know you don’t want to… but… Exercise
Exercise helps to reduce stress and increase blood circulation – both are excellent for your skin. You don’t have to join a gym, you can go jogging with a friend, or swimming, or try a community exercise class there’s lots out there to try.
But remember to wash up afterwards because sweat can undo all that good work!
And finally… Remember that acne is not caused by any one factor, it can be really triggered by a combination of genetics, diet and lifestyle. Therefore, it makes sense to use a holistic approach to treating acne.
