Bad Acne Home Remedy: How to Get Rid of Acne with Brazil Nuts?

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Bad acne isn’t caused by pizza and chocolate. Thank God!

The unusual suspects are heredity and hormones. Thus, in learning how to get rid of acne, you need to look into those factors first.

Puberty causes an increase level of androgens, which can stimulate an increase in sebum production. And we all know that too much of sebum can cause clogging resulting in bad acne. (Your acne may not be that “bad”. But it’s still acne, which is always a bad thing.)

Since hormones are the real culprits, try keeping them in balance by eating more fruit and vegetables. And don’t forget Brazil nuts.

Why?

How to get rid of acne through Brazil nuts?

They come from a tree grown in many parts of the Amazon.

Brazil nuts are rich in selenium. It’s a mineral with powerful anti-oxidant properties that can improve bad acne.

One of the reasons you’re having acne is inflammation. The selenium content of Brazil nuts protects your skin cells against inflammatory damage and preserves your skin’s elasticity.

To “bring out the best in selenium,” you must pair it with vitamins E and A. These two nutrients are high in almonds and red capsicum.

Other foods that are rich in selenium will include poultry, meat, whole grains, eggs, and seafood.

However, if you want to focus on eating Brazil nuts to get rid of your bad acne, you should aim for two Brazil nuts a day to give you sufficient amount of selenium.

These nuts may not have cholesterol but a cup of Brazil nuts contain 872 calories. So, eat them in moderation, especially if you’re trying to lose weight.

In addition to Brazil nuts, there are other foods that can help you get rid of bad acne.

Oysters and legumes are examples of foods rich in zinc. They, too, can curb skin breakouts.

The exact mechanism as to how zinc can get rid of acne isn’t known yet. However, experts postulate that zinc can control the male hormones – androgens— that can cause bad acne.

Zinc is also useful in properly absorbing vitamin A in the body. This vitamin is known for its ability to maintain healthy, glowing skin.

Eating six oysters can give you about 40 mcg of zinc. Men need 12 mg and women need 7 mg of zinc each day.

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Janey Danes
Janey is a licensed laboratory scientist. She's also a blogger and loves to play tennis. You can find her work at Vimchi, Travel Philippines and Medical Technology Avenue.