Acne is a big worry for many women. It often manifests as acne, papules, pustules, etc. that occur on the face, chest and back; it is easy to recur, and it has been plagued many young friends. Studies show that the incidence of acne in young people is as high as 85%.
1. Causes of acne
1. Endocrine imbalance
Endocrine imbalances, such as increased male hormones, can promote abnormally strong sebaceous gland function and produce a large amount of sebum, which cannot be discharged smoothly and accumulates in the sebaceous glands to form acne.
2. Bacteria multiply
Some bacteria that parasitize the hair follicles of the sebaceous glands multiply and decompose sebum to produce free fatty acids, causing inflammation of the surrounding skin tissues.
3. Improper diet
Excessive consumption of irritating foods such as fat, sweet and spicy can cause abnormal secretion of sebaceous glands.
4. Other factors
Cosmetic irritation, staying up late, stress, smoking, etc.
2. Nutrition and health care of acne
A. Change bad life and eating habits
Avoid staying up late, increase exercise, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less high-fat, high-sugar and irritating foods. Drinking enough water, at least 2000ml per day, can increase metabolism, promote detoxification, and improve acne.
B. Pay attention to the supplement of vitamins and minerals
Vitamin A is beneficial to epithelial cell proliferation, can prevent hair follicle keratosis, eliminate acne.
Vitamin B group participates in the metabolism of glucose and lipid in the body, which is of great benefit to the prevention and treatment of acne; Vitamin B2 can also improve seborrheic dermatitis.
Zinc can control sebaceous gland secretion and reduce cell shedding and keratinization.
C. Reasonable balance of endocrine
Depression and anxiety are endocrine ''poisons'', and a good mood is a ''good medicine'' for endocrine balance. Soybean isoflavones contain soybean, which can balance endocrine with the effect of specific estrogen. Rose contains rich vitamins, also can balance endocrine, but has the effect of promoting blood circulation, so pregnant women are forbidden.
Apply the above points to daily meals, we have the following suggestions
1. Eat more than 20 kinds of food every day (excluding condiments).
2. The daily staple food consists of 1/3 white rice and noodles, 1/3 coarse grains and 1/3 cooked potatoes (no fried food). Coarse grains and potatoes are rich in B vitamins to help control oil secretion, and dietary fiber can help the intestinal tract smooth.
3. One catty of fresh vegetables and half a catty of fruits a day, of which dark vegetables and fruits account for more than half, are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C.
4. Every day a cup of milk, a cup of yogurt, a small handful of nuts, and moderate amounts of fish, poultry, eggs and lean meat (eggs: no more than 2 per day, meat: the size of a palm per day). Often eat soy products to help balance the endocrine.
5. Eat a light diet, avoid excessive sweets, fried foods, and spicy stimulation, which can induce or aggravate acne. The cooking method is mainly steamed, boiled, stewed, cold and dressed with sauce and so on.
6. Less oil and less salt, no more than 25 grams of cooking oil per day, and no more than 6 grams of salt per day.
7. Drink more than 2 liters of water per day (boiled water, purified water, mineral water are acceptable, it is recommended to drink light tea, lemonade, and homemade freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juice).
3. Tips to prevent acne
Use watermelon peel, cucumber peel, and lemon peel to besmear your face every morning and evening. The method is to eat the fruit first, then apply the inner surface containing the besmear on the face, massage while applying, keep about 30 minutes, and then wash with water. After that, there will be a fresh feeling, so that can wash off the excess oil on the face, prevent acne; It also helps to protect the skin and make the skin tender.
1. B complex vitamins
Supplement a variety of high-content vitamin B at one time to give full play to the synergistic effect of B vitamins ''1+1>2''; it helps to improve acne, soothe the nerves, and relieve fatigue. It is very suitable for people who often stay up late, are stressed, and are prone to fatigue.
2. Compound probiotics
Probiotics are the most important beneficial bacteria in human intestinal tract. They are the key to protecting intestinal health and play a very important role in human intestinal health and immunity. When choosing probiotics, you should choose appropriate nutrient supplements according to your needs and the population.
(1) Different groups of people, babies, toddlers, pregnant women, women and broad-spectrum probiotics
(2) Probiotics, choose a variety of probiotics. The more types of probiotics, the more stable it will survive in the intestinal tract
(3) The more effective probiotics are selected, the easier it is to colonize and survive in the intestine
3. Pay attention to chronic food allergies
Chronic food allergies can cause a lot of body inflammatory reaction, in which the skin problem is also a big reaction, such as recurrent acne, dermatitis, rash, skin itching, etc., pay attention to and find out chronically allergic foods, and perform withdrawal, Restoration and other conditioning can be greatly improved, avoiding a lot of troubles, and improving the quality of life.
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