Acne scars are scars left after skin damage.
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There is much debate about whether food plays a role in preventing and treating acne.
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Meanwhile, The National Institutes of Health believes that vitamins A, B and antioxidants such as vitamins C, E and coenzyme Q10 play an important role in skin care.
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Foods rich in antioxidants
Looking at over 100 types of fruit, a study published in the American Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that the two foods richest in antioxidants are beans and berry and pome fruits.
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Lemon, green tea, and broccoli are also foods rich in antioxidants that are extremely easy to find.
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Vegetables and nuts
Cooked artichokes are the vegetable richest in antioxidants, followed by potatoes (which should be cooked unpeeled).
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Doctor of chemistry and nutrition Ronald L.Prior believes that fruits and vegetables are important foods to help you have healthy skin.
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Selenium and Proteins
The Office of Dietary Supplements (USA) claims selenium is the most important antioxidant mineral.
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The food richest in selenium is Brazil nuts, followed by walnuts.
Cereals, eggs and milk
Selenium is also present in grains.
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Eggs, cheeses such as cottage cheese and low-fat cheddar cheese also contain selenoprotein.
Vitamin A and vitamin D
The last two beneficial nutrients for your skin are vitamin A and vitamin B. Foods rich in vitamin A are beef liver and carrot juice.
If you supplement beta carotene with natural foods, you can rest assured without fear of overdose.
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Oily fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel are a few natural sources of vitamin D.
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