Teenage acne is one of the worst problems for today's youth.
The onslaught of fried foods, sugared drinks, poor nutrition, low hydration, increased stress, and poor hygiene techniques have made skin problems such as acne and pimples all too common.
We will focus on a much needed improvement in the "poor nutrition" category, vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins and minerals are essential to good skin health and effective acne treatment.
For acne and pimple related issues vitamin A is especially beneficial for clear, healthy skin.
Vitamin A aids in the growth and repair of body tissues and helps maintain smooth, soft, disease-free skin.
The B-complex vitamins, especially riboflavin, pyridoxine, and pantothenic acid, help reduce facial oiliness and blackhead formation.
Sugar and alcohol destroy the B-complex vitamins.
Vitamin C aids in resisting the spread of acne infection, and vitamin D guards the body's store of calcium from excretion.
Vitamin E has been found to be helpful in the prevention of scarring.
Vitamin F is a vitamin consisting of unsaturated fatty acids and helps with regeneration of the skin.
Calcium is a mineral known for promoting strong bones and teeth, but also helps the skin remain healthy.
Potassium deficiency in older persons can lead to dry skin, but in teenagers, potassium deficiency can result in acne.
A good balanced diet should include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, Vitamin F, calcium, and potassium.
A good acne prevention treatment guide for the natural treatment of acne will list sources for foods that are high in essential vitamins and minerals.