7 Healthy Foods To Treat Oily Skin

Everybody wishes to have a clear and glowing skin; however, achieving the same is no less than a task as it requires a lot of attention and care. Proper cleansing, toning and moisturizing the skin with the help of good products can indeed help you in getting a soft and supple skin. But when it comes to skin health, our diet plays a major role. Our skin becomes oily when the sebaceous glands in the skin release more sebum than required. Excessive release of sebum can lead to black heads, large pore openings and white heads. Oily skin can be quite stubborn to deal with. However, getting rid of oily skin and acne is not impossible as it may seem. Few modifications in your diet could help you to get an acne free skin. Here's a list of 7 healthy foods that you must eat for a healthy and nourished skin.

1. Whole Grains: Whole grains such as brown rice, barley, corns, oats and millets are rich in fibers which can help in better digestion. Including these fiber rich foods in your daily diet can keep your skin oil free.

_{Whole grains such as brown rice, barley, corns, oats and millets are rich in fibers}2. Coconut water: In order to keep the skin oil free, it is very important to keep it hydrated. Coconut is a rich source of Vitamin C which can provide the body with a lot of health benefits. Apart from keeping the skin clear and nourished, it also prevents acne breakouts and pigmentation.
 

_{Coconut is a rich source of Vitamin C which can provide the body with a lot of health benefits.​}3. Banana: Banana is an excellent source of vitamin D and potassium. It acts as an amazing detoxifier. Banana helps to shrink the open pores and prevents the dirt from entering into them.

_{Banana is an excellent source of vitamin D and potassium.​}

4. Lemon: Lemons are packed with the goodness of vitamin C and antioxidants. They have the tendency to absorb the oil from the face, leaving it smooth and oil free.

_{Lemons are packed with the goodness of vitamin C and antioxidants.}5. Dark Chocolate: Yes, you read that right! Dark chocolate is rich in flavonols which are antioxidants that prevent skin damage by blocking skin inflammation. It also helps in controlling the sebum production.

6. Broccoli: Again a rich source of vitamin A and C, broccoli is known to reduce the oil production on the skin, which in turn helps in keeping the skin healthy and nourished.
 

_{The oil present in the flaxseeds has various anti-inflammatory properties} So if you wish to get rid of that oily skin, then add these 7 healthy foods to your daily diet.

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