Blueberries and Acne
I must confess, despite running Acne-Vitamins, I have actually been cutting down on my vitamin supplements lately. Sure, I still take the essentials like vitamin B5, but for many of my other vitamin needs, I’ve found that eating berries can be both a more effective and more delicious solution. And among those berries, blueberries have become my go-to berry of choice. Here’s why:
Blueberries don’t only taste great, they are also frequently ranked as the one of the healthiest foods in the entire human diet. Considered by many nutritional experts to be the highest natural source of antioxidants, blueberries have an advantage over typical supplements in that their vitamin contents are easily absorbed by the body, much more so than with tablets or capsules. They are rich in fiber, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin E and riboflavin (vitamin B2). Blueberries also provide a great defense against free radicals, ensuring your skin looks younger, longer.
But enough with the science. What keeps me coming back to blueberries isn’t just that they are good for you. There are plenty of “power foods” that are great for your skin, including other berries. One of the great things about blueberries is that they’re simply practical. Blueberries are a fairly low-profile berry, easily found at the grocery store, and usually cheaper than alternative berries. I love raspberries too, but blueberries are less expensive, keep longer, and are easy to mix with a variety of other foods.
The usefulness of blueberries can be seen in how many skin care products actually use blueberry extract in their ingredients. Their skin care benefits are no secret. They are even found in topical creams and facial masks. Some users also take blueberry extract supplements, but I would recommend sticking with the berries themselves for best results.
So the next time you get the urge to snack, put down the chips and reach for some blueberries instead. You’ll have healthier skin and will likely lose a few pounds as well. Blueberries may not replace the power of a high-dose single supplement, and they won’t clear your skin from a serious breakout, but they’re a great natural multivitamin and an easy (and tasty) healthy skin food that won’t break the bank or steal hours of your life.
