Eat for better skin: your questions answered

I am taking the birth control pill and am constantly prone to break outs. I have tried facials, home remedies and changed the way I eat but I still have severe break outs. What can I do to ease this?

This is a very common question. The contraceptive pill can deplete important nutrients, these include Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Zinc. Adequate intake of the antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamins C and E, selenium, and beta-carotene, can help reduce potential 'knock on' effects of the Pill on the skin.

A high-nutrient diet is the best prevention for problems. Low-fat protein levels and nutritious foods such as whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and seeds are also important. Eating lots of vegetables is the best way to prevent many mineral deficits and several teaspoons of cold-pressed vegetable oil, particularly olive oil, should also be used daily to ensure the intake of the essential fatty acids. Taking all of the above-mentioned foods, along with protein from such foods as eggs, fish, poultry, dairy foods, and legumes, is a sensible approach. I would also strongly recommend a high quality skincare supplement that contains good levels of zinc and other antioxidants.