Everyone wishes to have a healthy, glowing and clear skin.But no matter how many serums, scrubs, toners you use, the most effective way to prevent acne is to ensure your skin's health from within. Diet not only keeps your internal organs healthy but also affects the way your skin looks.

According to the US NIH, low-glycemic and high protein foods can help prevent acne.


Here is a list of  foods that make your skin happy and healthy, and help prevent acne.

Lemon
According to the US NIH, lemon has protective as well as anticarcinogenic properties that works wonders on the skin. It can be helpful in reducing acne scars, increasing collagen production and blocking free radicals.

One must be careful to not use the lemon juice directly on the skin because it is too acidic.

The best way to make use of its benefits is to use serum infused with its juice or include it in your diet with salads and teas.

Sweet Potatoes
Retinoid creams and serums are the new big thing in skin care, touted to have acne fighting and anti wrinkle properties.

If you're not up to shelling out for these products, or want to keep it natural, try sweet potatoes.

Sweet potatoes contain beta carotene which also gets converted into vitamin A and is responsible for its rich orange colour. The vitamin A after the consumption of sweet potatoes act as a barrier against discolouration, inflammation and clogged pores similar to retinoid.

Kale
Kale is a part of the cruciferous family and is rich in calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, vitamin E, A K, and C. The antioxidants and fiber present in kale helps the skin fight hyperpigmentation and gives you even skin tone.

According to the US NIH, Vitamin C, also found in Kale, helps increase the collagen production which reduces the acne scars at a faster rate.

Legumes
Legumes include food items like chickpeas, peas, lentils, black beans and so on.

The common thing between all of them is that they are low glycemic food,s which prevents frequent breakouts and maintains the blood sugar levels.