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Probiotics for clear skin?

June 11, 2010 – 4:20 pm
probioticProbiotics are live good bacteria or yeasts that are beneficial for our health. This is a nutritional fact that many know already, but did you know that probiotics can actually clear your skin? We need friendly bacteria in our body in order to remain healthy: probiotics are involved in vitamin synthesis, detoxification and metabolism of toxic substances, stimulation of immune system and protection from bad bacteria. Toxic substances in your body can influence and trigger acne and support the inflammatory process – so combating them with probiotics can be the easiest and healthiest way to significantly improve the appearance of your skin.

The most common probiotics are lactic acid bacteria called Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. Certain fermented foods with active live cultures contain probiotics: yogurt, cheese, pickles, soy sauce, and buttermilk etc. Incomplete digestion, some medicines like antibiotics, high sugar diets, chemicals or alcohol, they can all upset your natural intestinal flora and cause harmful bacteria to thrive. That’s why probiotics are necessary to balance the internal environment.

Probiotics also neutralize the acne-causing toxins and help clear the skin from the inside-out. Research from the Center of Medical Cosmetology in Moscow revealed that the majority of the patients with inflammatory acne had alterations in the bacteria that make up the intestinal microflora. A related research published in the Russian journal ‘Klinicheskaia Meditsina’ (2001) concludes that by adding probitotics to a standard acne treatment can lead to significant improvements and a more rapid resolution of acne lesions compared to standard treatment alone.

This is probably why one of the latest innovations in topical acne products is based on probiotics. While the microenvironment of the skin differs from that of the gut, “good” bacteria also inhabit the skin and have an important role in preventing the outgrow of harmful bacteria. According to research, using probiotics both topically and internally can contribute to skin’s health.

What to eat? If dairy products cause you to breakout, avoid them. You can still try soy yogurt instead or opt for probiotic supplements. Improving your overall diet can also work wonders; the concept of clear skin from the inside-out is still standing and promises to help you get rid of blemishes in a healthy, natural way. Apart from maintaining a balanced diet with probiotic components, occasional cleansing and toxin-removing diets purify the body and clear a few of the factors which cause acne.
 

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