With this essential fatty acid, my skin looks great without the use of harsh chemicals. If black currant oil capsules worked for me, they might work for anyone with an acne problem related to hormone and diet. I also cut way down on sugar, white flour, white rice and pasta after reading about the negative effects sugar has on the skin and the body.
Answer: : Your dietary approach makes great sense. People who eat very few refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour, white rice and pasta) do not experience rapid elevations in blood sugar. When glucose rises quickly, it stimulates insulin release, which in turn may affect other growth factors and hormonal changes that increase the risk for skin blemishes (Archives of Dermatology, December 2002). Black currant seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid, which has anti-inflammatory activity.
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