What sesame and sunflower seeds do to your skin?

Everyone loves to have crystal clear skin. No one feels confident having an acne face. Today, I will share the benefits of sesame and sunflower seeds for clear skin. 

1. Sesame seeds

Sesame seeds contain an essential quantity of omega 6 fatty acid. It has a potent anti-inflammatory activity. Thus, it helps to reduce inflamed acne on your skin. Most of the acne is caused by bacterial growth on our skin. Sesame seeds also contain anti-bacterial activity. Thus, they help to curb bacterial infections. In addition to this, sesame seeds have anti-oxidant activity. They prevent the formation of free radicals that damage the skin. Studies have shown that sesame seeds and sunflower seeds help in enhancing progesterone level. It is necessary for the late phase of the menstrual cycle.

2. Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds contain the mineral selenium that has anti-inflammatory activity. It reduces swelling and redness on the skin. Sunflower seed also contains vitamin E which is an essential anti-oxidant. It helps scavenge free racial. Thus, protect the skin from damage. Another useful component of sunflower seed is magnesium. It helps regulate hormonal functions. It also controls excessive sebum production to increase the chances of acne. Another amazing effect of sunflower seed is its detoxifying ability. It helps detoxify skin by removing impurities from the skin. It helps prevent pores clogging; prevents the outburst of acne.

References:

https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/sesame-oil-for-skin

https://www.thezoereport.com/p/eating-seeds-for-acne-will-change-your-diet-your-complexion-15733854

About the writer: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Pakistan, Lahore. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counselling and pharmaceutical care plan. Her research work on the coronavirus                                       is under publication.