Treat your Acne
using Natural Herbal Treatments.
Acne
does not just affect teenagers, but can effect people of all ages and
races, people like me and you.
Before you start any acne treatments,
this includes natural acne
cures, you need to understand
what acne is.
Acne is a common disorder that affects the skin of various places on
your body.
Acne is the medical term for what we normally refer to as blackheads,
whiteheads, pimples and nodules.
The areas on your body that acne most likely will affect, are your
face,
neck, shoulders, chest, back and buttocks.
Acne is basically a pimple that forms when your hair follicles under
your skin become clogged and blocked.
The cause of the follicle becoming blocked is the secretion of to much
Sebum. Sebum is a think oily substance that lubricates the skin and
keeps it healthy.
Hormonal changes in your
body play
a large role in acne, as hormones control the amount of sebum produced
by the skin.
This is one of the primary reasons that teenagers, pregnant women and
woman experiencing menstruation or menopause often experience acne
problems.
There are several popular myths regarding acne, the most
prevalent myth surrounding acne, is that it is caused by dirty
skin or poor hygiene, neither of which is true.
Another common myth that has never been proved, is that certain foods
can cause acne, however it does appear that certain people react badly
to certain foods stuffs. A healthy balanced diet is encouraged when
treating acne.
Some people also claim that stress causes acne, while stress does not
cause acne, it can and does make existing acne worse.
In trying to treat your acne, there are several basic, non medical
steps that may
help lessen the extent of your acne.
- Clean your skin gently and
regularly.
- Try not to touch your skin,
this includes picking or squeezing.
- Avoid the sun.
- Try and eat a balanced,
healthy diet.
- use oil free cosmetics and
face creams.
There are several natural acne treatments
that can help treat
your skin disorder.
These natural acne treatments include herbal medicines, vitamins and
minerals.
Some of the more commonly used herbal acne treatments include evening
primrose oil, flaxseed
oil and
tea
tree oil.
Vitamins such as Vitamin A, B6 and Vitamin C have all been proven as
natural acne treatments.
Zinc is a mineral that has been used as an acne treatment for many
years.
One of the benefits of using Evening Primrose oil
in treating your acne
is the anti inflammatory effects it has on your skin. This will reduce
the redness and irritation caused by acne.
Some studies have also noted that long term use of evening primrose oil
was able to prevent outbreaks from occurring.
Many herbal medicine practitioners prescribe Flaxseed oil
for acne. Flaxseed oil helps to speed up the healing of
your skin.
Both Evening Primrose oil and Flaxseed oil are rich in
essential fatty acids. These acids help in diluting the sebum responsible
for acne and this is why they are considered an effective aid in acne
treatment.
The antiseptic properties of Tea Tree oil help
to combat acne and the anti inflammatory properties also aid in
treating
acne.
By taking vitamin
A, you will help control the
over production of sebum, which is the main cause of acne.
Vitamin
B6 can help balance acne
related hormone levels. This is especially helpful for women
experiencing menstrual cycles or menopause.
Vitamin
C can help in treating acne
by boosting the immune system, which in turn will keep acne causing
bacteria under control.
The mineral Zinc,
is effective in acne treatment because it boosts the immune
system and also helps to reduce inflammation and helps in balancing
hormone levels.
One point to remember when using zinc, is that over a long term, zinc
will inhibit your copper absorption. This is why when taking zinc, it
is recommended to take a copper supplement at the same time.
Using a combination of these herbal medicines, vitamins and minerals,
should help you to treat and prevent acne.
Please remember, if you are on any other medication, or if your acne is
severe, or you start to develop scarring, please
consult a medical professional immediately.
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