Almost everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another in his or her lives. It is primarily a disorder of the sebaceous gland (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. There are several forms of acne, but the most common is acne vulgaris, found primarily in adolescents.
The exact cause of acne is not known, but factors that contribute to this condition include heredity, oily skin and androgens. Additional factors include allergies, stress, the use of certain drugs, nutritional deficiencies, liver dysfunction, exposure to industrial pollutants, cosmetics and the monthly menstrual cycle.
In addition, the skin functions to eliminate a portion of the body's toxic 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.
If you do happen to get a pimple, don't pick at it. Scratching or breaking open a pimple can cause it to become infected, creating more breakouts. You are also taking the risk of leaving a scar
Recommendations for Wellness
Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4 weeks before any results or improvements are experienced.
One way to combat acne is to minimize the amount of dairy and meat in your diet. Many people feel that hormones in meat and milk can adversely affect acne; therefore, reducing your consumption of them will probably help your acne.
Apply distilled white vinegar (can be diluted if too strong) 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 pours. As with the white vinegar, apply the juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice) to the face. Allow it to dry for about 10 minutes, 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 acceptable.
Extreme changes in the temperature can affect the amount of acne breakouts you have. When conditions are hot, you are likely to sweat a great deal. When you perspire heavily, your pores become clogged and can become irritated. This can cause your acne problems. When the weather is cool, your skin may dry out. Take the necessary measures to keep your skin clean and protected.
Increase water consumption. Water helps flush toxin out and help transport nutrients in the body.
Eat a properly balanced diet to ensure proper nutrition. Take a high quality multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to make up for nutrients missing in today's foods.
In order to take care of your acne, experiment with not wearing makeup for a while if you normally wear makeup, or switch to water based makeup. It is tempting to put makeup on to cover acne, but it will only clog your pores and make the situation worse. Keeping your face clean and fresh for a while, can help bring your acne back under control.
Echinacea or Oregon grape can be used to boost the immune system and fight acne-causing bacteria.
Dandelion, Burdock or red clover can help to keep the liver clear of toxic overload.
As much as possible, make an attempt to avoid situations which cause you to become overly stressed. Stress may not be a direct cause of acne breakouts, but it can actually exacerbate the problem.
Herbal combinations such as Natures Sunshine’s Ayurvedic Skin Detox, and BP-X can also be used to cleanse and detoxify the liver and reduce acne.
Large quantities of vitamin A have been successfully used to treat severe acne. Large amounts, however, can be toxic and should only be used when working with your health care provider.
Drinks like soda, tea, coffee and energy drinks can cause caffeine-induced breakouts in some people and lower the overall quality of your skin. Cutting back on your caffeine can reduce some of your breakouts.
Consider adding additional zinc to your diet. Zinc aids in the healing of tissues and assists in preventing scarring. It is also important for the body in resisting infection and inflammation.
To clear and heal the skin, try a homeopathic Acne remedy. It can help to dry up pimples & prevent future outbreaks.
The exact cause of acne is not known, but factors that contribute to this condition include heredity, oily skin and androgens. Additional factors include allergies, stress, the use of certain drugs, nutritional deficiencies, liver dysfunction, exposure to industrial pollutants, cosmetics and the monthly menstrual cycle.
In addition, the skin functions to eliminate a portion of the body's toxic 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.
If you do happen to get a pimple, don't pick at it. Scratching or breaking open a pimple can cause it to become infected, creating more breakouts. You are also taking the risk of leaving a scar
Recommendations for Wellness
Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4 weeks before any results or improvements are experienced.
One way to combat acne is to minimize the amount of dairy and meat in your diet. Many people feel that hormones in meat and milk can adversely affect acne; therefore, reducing your consumption of them will probably help your acne.
Apply distilled white vinegar (can be diluted if too strong) 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 pours. As with the white vinegar, apply the juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice) to the face. Allow it to dry for about 10 minutes, 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 acceptable.
Extreme changes in the temperature can affect the amount of acne breakouts you have. When conditions are hot, you are likely to sweat a great deal. When you perspire heavily, your pores become clogged and can become irritated. This can cause your acne problems. When the weather is cool, your skin may dry out. Take the necessary measures to keep your skin clean and protected.
Increase water consumption. Water helps flush toxin out and help transport nutrients in the body.
Eat a properly balanced diet to ensure proper nutrition. Take a high quality multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to make up for nutrients missing in today's foods.
In order to take care of your acne, experiment with not wearing makeup for a while if you normally wear makeup, or switch to water based makeup. It is tempting to put makeup on to cover acne, but it will only clog your pores and make the situation worse. Keeping your face clean and fresh for a while, can help bring your acne back under control.
Echinacea or Oregon grape can be used to boost the immune system and fight acne-causing bacteria.
Dandelion, Burdock or red clover can help to keep the liver clear of toxic overload.
As much as possible, make an attempt to avoid situations which cause you to become overly stressed. Stress may not be a direct cause of acne breakouts, but it can actually exacerbate the problem.
Herbal combinations such as Natures Sunshine’s Ayurvedic Skin Detox, and BP-X can also be used to cleanse and detoxify the liver and reduce acne.
Large quantities of vitamin A have been successfully used to treat severe acne. Large amounts, however, can be toxic and should only be used when working with your health care provider.
Drinks like soda, tea, coffee and energy drinks can cause caffeine-induced breakouts in some people and lower the overall quality of your skin. Cutting back on your caffeine can reduce some of your breakouts.
Consider adding additional zinc to your diet. Zinc aids in the healing of tissues and assists in preventing scarring. It is also important for the body in resisting infection and inflammation.
To clear and heal the skin, try a homeopathic Acne remedy. It can help to dry up pimples & prevent future outbreaks.
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