A Natural Technique to Manage Your Acne
At one time or another, almost everyone has suffered from acne. It is mainly a disorder of the sebaceous gland, which are glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance, of the face, the neck and back. When the sebaceous glands become clogged with the oily substance they create, the accumulation results in pimples. The most common type of acne is acne vulgaris, which is found mainly in adolescents.
The exact cause of acne is not known, but factors that contribute to this condition include heredity, oily skin and androgens. Other factors include allergies, the use of certain drugs, stress, liver dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, exposure to industrial pollutants, cosmetics and the monthly menstrual cycle.
The skin helps get rid of a fraction of the body’s toxin waste by sweating. If the body contains more toxins than the kidneys or liver can effectively discharge, the skin takes over. In fact, some doctors call the skin the 3rd kidney. As toxins escape through the skin, they can disrupt the health and integrity of the skin, creating issues.
Recommendations for Wellness
Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4 weeks before any results or improvements are experienced.
Apply distilled white vinegar to the face and affected areas. Allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with cool water.
Lemon or any citric fruit works great as a natural exfoliate, removing dead skin cells that may clog the pores. Apply the juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice) to the face, as you would with the white vinegar. Allow this to dry for about 10 minute, and then rinse with cool water. You may feel a mild sting or burn when the lemon juice is applied. If so, diluting the juice is suitable.
You should increase water consumption. Water helps flush toxin out and help transport nutrients in the body.
Eat an accurately balanced diet to guarantee proper nutrition. Take a high quality multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to make up for nutrients missing in today’s foods.
Echinacea or Oregon grape can be used to improve the immune system and fight acne-causing bacteria.
To help keep your liver clear of toxic overload use dandelion, burdock or red clover.
You can also use herbal combinations such as Natures Sunshine’s Ayurvedic Skin Detox, and BP-X to cleanse and detoxify the liver and reduce acne.
Large quantities of vitamin A have been successfully used to treat severe acne. However, large amounts can be toxic and should only be used when working with your health care provider.
Think about adding extra zinc to your diet. Zinc helps heal tissues and assists in preventing scarring. Zinc helps the body resist infection and inflammation.
To help heal and clear your skin, try a homeopathic acne remedy. It can help to dry up pimples & prevent future outbreaks.