Not only is vitamin A important for daily functions including: vision, immunity, bone metabolism, gene transcription, and more, studies have shown it also plays a very important role in skin health.  People who are developing acne are more likely to have low levels of vitamin A than a person with clear skin.  While there is not a concrete explanation for why vitamin A can help prevent acne, studies have shown that it can help prevent the sebaceous gland from swelling and therefore producing more oil.  Too much of this oil will cause your skin to develop acne. 

Foods that are high in vitamin A include: eggs, peas, broccoli, spinach, liver, carrots, and sweet potatoes.  Vitamin A is a very important part of a well balanced diet and should be considered when deciding what to eat.