• Certain foods can help you prevent acne.Skin care. Beauty. image by Monika 3 Steps Ahead from Fotolia.com
  
  If you suffer from acne, you have likely tried many products and methods to rid yourself of this embarrassing problem. However, one solution you might not have thought about what you eat. According to Herbert P. Goodheart, author of "Acne for Dummies," studies have shown that the foods you eat affect the level of acne your skin experiences.
  
  

Avocados

• An avocado is a creamy fruit rich in essential oils and B-complex vitamins. Avocados are particularly rich in vitamin B3, or niacin, which is important for healthy skin, writes Goodheart. Vitamin B3 is an anti-inflammatory that will smooth and calm skin irritated by an acne breakout.
  
  

Mangos

• A mango is a juicy tropical fruit rich in vitamin A. According to Ph.D. Loren Cordain, author of "The Dietary Cure for Acne," vitamin A helps your body maintain and repair damaged skin cells, increasing the rate that your acne will heal. Vitamin A is also an antioxidant, meaning that it will fight premature aging of the skin.
  
  

Cottage Cheese

• Cottage cheese is a creamy dairy product containing selenium and vitamin E, an essential mineral and vitamin duo for acne-prone skin that creates a powerful antioxidant to rid your body of toxins and hydrate your face, according to Cordain.
  
  

Oysters

• Oysters are a healthy shellfish rich in zinc, which works with your body and increases sebum production. Studies have shown that a deficiency in sebum contributes to acne, writes Goodheart. Zinc also boosts elastin production, making your skin appear more youthful.
  
  

Baked Potatoes

• Baked potatoes with the skin on contain high levels of copper, zinc and vitamin C, which work together to help your skin produce more elastin fibers, supporting its structure. This reduces the appearance of acne scars commonly found on acne-prone skin. Studies have shown copper deficiency reduces the skin's ability to heal, writes Goodheart.