Spots getting you down? Sadly genetics can play a huge part in whether your skin is clear or spotty.
Thankfully, if you're in the latter camp, there are a whole host of foods you can eat which help combat bad skin.
Angeli Kakade from Buzz60 says foods rich in vitamin C and zinc can help ward off zits. Here are some of them:
Avocados
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The creamy fruit is not only delicious, but it's also packed with vitamins C and E - both great for skin health.
Broccoli
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Those delightful green veggies are brilliant for fighting acne, according to experts. This is because it's loaded with vitamin A, B complex, C, E and K. All which help to make your skin look purdy and glowing.
Figs
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Figs are rich in magnesium, which is essential for balancing acne-inducing hormones.
Oats
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Oats are also rich in magnesium, meaning your skin will thank you for it.
Brown Rice
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Another magnesium-packed foodstuff.
Salmon
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The fish contains all of the right fats including omega 3 and fatty acids which help to keep inflammation down.
Oysters
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These bad boys are loaded with zinc, a mineral which has been known to reduce the effects of acne.
Roasted pumpkin seeds
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A great way for vegetarians to get their zinc fix.
Dark chocolate
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It's rich in zinc and tastes flipping great. Need we say more?
Thankfully, if you're in the latter camp, there are a whole host of foods you can eat which help combat bad skin.
Angeli Kakade from Buzz60 says foods rich in vitamin C and zinc can help ward off zits. Here are some of them:
Avocados
The creamy fruit is not only delicious, but it's also packed with vitamins C and E - both great for skin health.
Broccoli
Those delightful green veggies are brilliant for fighting acne, according to experts. This is because it's loaded with vitamin A, B complex, C, E and K. All which help to make your skin look purdy and glowing.
Figs
Figs are rich in magnesium, which is essential for balancing acne-inducing hormones.
Oats
Oats are also rich in magnesium, meaning your skin will thank you for it.
Brown Rice
Another magnesium-packed foodstuff.
Salmon
The fish contains all of the right fats including omega 3 and fatty acids which help to keep inflammation down.
Oysters
These bad boys are loaded with zinc, a mineral which has been known to reduce the effects of acne.
Roasted pumpkin seeds
A great way for vegetarians to get their zinc fix.
Dark chocolate
It's rich in zinc and tastes flipping great. Need we say more?
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