Natural Tips To Heal Your Acne
Below are some helpful, cheap and natural tips on what to do to keep your acne under control and keep your skin clear. Almost 100% of people between the ages of twelve and seventeen have at least occasional breakouts of whiteheads, blackheads or a pimple, now and then. Because I’m a registered nurse and have come in contact with many acne patients, I’ve learned a lot over the years about acne, acne scars, and acne treatments.
Acne is the most common skin disease. The most common type of acne is acne vulgaris. Acne is one of most common skin conditions in the world, affecting more than 40 million people. Acne will affect almost every person at some stage of their life.
Experts just can’t agree on what causes acne. Doctors think certain factors might cause or contribute to acne including hormone increases in teenage years, hormone changes in pregnancy, starting or stopping birth control pills, heredity, medicines and greasy make-up. The cause of acne is unknown and there is still much to be learned.
For the best acne treatment, which has worked for many, apply virgin coconut oil to the area daily; try it on a small test area for a day or two first. Some natural home remedies include dabbing on non-gel toothpaste or lemon juice to dry out zits. Try a diligent application of coconut oil several times a day and at bedtime to see the healing benefits.
There are many natural acne home remedies; you may have to try several to find one that works best for your skin type. This is a little messy but you can try making a paste by mixing three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon together and applying the paste on your pimples at bedtime for two weeks, and wash it off each morning; honey has anti-bacterial action – a cheap, natural home remedy. Try applying a thin layer of coconut oil and massaging it deep into the skin to heal and soothe the affected area.
Besides acne, if you also have eczema or dry skin, coconut oil will treat those skin conditions too. Remember, that even the most gentle and natural products you might use to clean your face can leave your skin a bit dry; use coconut oil as an excellent way to re-hydrate the skin after using any acne commercial or natural cleanser. Make sure to stay out of the sun if you’re taking any acne medications.
A new, non-invasive treatment using red light and blue light in combination has been extremely successful on severe acne. Acne and its treatment is one of the most misunderstood topics there is when it comes to acne skin care. Shave carefully and try both electric and safety razors to see which works best for you.
Never underestimate the healing, restorative power of a good night’s sleep. A skin specialist in New York is using the new red light-blue light combination therapy to treat severe cases of acne successfully; ask your skin doctor or dermatologist if he’s familiar with it.
When your liver gets overloaded with toxins it’ll send the toxins out through your skin as well as other organs of elimination. To cure yourself of acne, you need to correct the problems going on inside of your body that are causing the acne. The best acne treatment is a diet that will help the body eliminate waste; if you’re eating the standard American diet (SAD) it’ll be reflected in your skin.
Essential fatty acids are particularly important to people with inflammatory conditions such as eczema and acne. Besides external acne treatment it’s even more important to work from the inside out too.
Eat high-fiber snacks like raw nuts, raw seeds, fresh or dried fruit, such as dates, and figs. The two most common digestive concerns that affect your skin are not enough water and not enough fiber. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water, a minimum of a quart a day.
Get plenty of sunshine on your arms and legs; sunshine triggers the production of Vitamin D3 which is essential to having healthy skin. The next time you want to have a snack, instead of junk food, help your skin – have an apple, orange, peach, pear, banana, plum, berries or any other fruit.
Don’t give up – try everything you can until you get relief from your acne. Analyze all the acne treatments available and make the best decision for you, based on your circumstances. There are many acne products on the market today, some are good, some are cheap and some are not good or cheap; no one knows but you what will work for you.
Helen Hecker
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Acne – are there any natural cures?
What are the best ways of preventing breakouts of acne and reducing redness or breakouts?
Here are a few things I have heard in the past:
- exposure to the sun helps clear acne ( but too much exposure can be bad)
- vitamin E helps heal acne
- vitamin C helps prevent or heal acne
Any other natural tips for preventing acne breakouts or reducing the breakouts?
I know about all those acne treatment creams and pills…I am currently using proactive.
All I want to know is natural cures/preventions for acne or maybe the type of diet I am suppose to be on? Is there any strict exercise training? amount of sleep to get?
Some tips that helped me:
- I use acne free from walmart. Hate to help out walmart but the stuff works same as proactiv but is like half price
-wash your pillowcases as often as possible
-touch your face as little as possible
-drink lots of water
-I found that chocolate makes me get bad pimples so i avoid. doctors say there is no link but that is bs in my case
-greasy foods make my face feel greasy and that makes me break out more
-in sun, use a oilless sunscreen
-eat lots of veggies so your body has proper nutrients to fight infection (which acne is)
All of these have really helped me! Good luck
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Fish oil.
Omega 3 DHA in fish oil helps make better cell walls. Gives you better, smoother skin – also gives better hair and nails.
Cut out as much vegetable oil (probably sunflow oil too) from your diet as you can. Coconut oil is a healthier alternative (higher in fibre and nutrients, also maintains structure at high temperature so it doesn break down into trans fats), avocado oil is also quite good. Olive oil is the cheapest and most freely available substitute for vegetable oil (people have been eating olive oil for a couple of thousand years, vegetable oils and sunflower oils for only about the last century)
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Get a cotton ball soaked in hydrogen peroxide and rub your whole entire face with it. Wait for a couple of minutes then put some lotion on your face. Do this every other day.
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Try to get some sleep at leas 8 hrs a night .
Don't touch or pick your face.
Drink water .
when you use proactive really rub and scrub your face for at leas 2 minutes to really clean your face.
People say that diet does not affect your acne but I think it does when I eat chocolate or peanuts I break out i suggest you kind of check your self after you eat certain things to see if you get better or worse.
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As far as natural products go. You can not go past Australian natural tea tree oil.
Natural Remedies include:
Sleep
Lots of water
Good foods (which include vitamins e, a, all the b's, c)
Chromium (maintains regular sugar levels – Great help!)
And washing your face to prevent oil build up.
If you like natural remedies you should go to a chinese herbal shop. Im sure they will be of some assistance.
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Own experience
I found this website:
http://www.bestacnecaretreatment.com/at-home-acne-treatment.php
It offers some natural solution using products that you can find in your kitchen. Try to browse around there are several articles related with natural acne treatment.
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This mask should help, mix 1 tablespoon of dried or fresh yeast with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; apply on face, wait until it gets hard (try not to move), peel or wash with warm water. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
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Consider the natural acne cure. It is along the lines you are asking about.
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http://www.healthy-skincare.com/natural-acne-cure.html
In common parlance, acne occurs when the pores of the skin are blocked by natural oil produced by our bodies and dirt. This mostly occurs during the onset of puberty, as the hormones are developing and also occurs regularly in pregnant women.
There are various acne products available in the market. People are taking antibiotics as an acne treatment much more today than in the past. However what happens is that your body becomes resistant to them, thus eliminating antibiotics as the best acne treatment.
One of the latest treatments can be found at http://acne-relief.info/
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http://acne-relief.info/
Try one of those:
Cure Acne With Root water
Root water is a Chinese herbal product obtained from the forests of China. It is very potent in fighting off skin blemishes. Root water is composed of root herbs and alcohol. It is supposed to be applied on the skin with the use of a cotton ball. Root water is known to force the skin to renew facial tissues. As such, it is best used with water-based skin moisturizers because it can dry the skin if used regularly for one to two weeks.
Anti-acne capsules with Chinese Herbs
If you go to a Chinese pharmacy and ask for a treatment for acne, they are more likely to produce a Chinese Herb capsule. These capsules contain only the most natural Chinese herbal medicine like Yi Yi Ren, Fu Ling, Huang Bai, Mu Dan Pi, Chi Shao, Huang Lian, and Gan Cao, among many others. The combination of these Chinese herbs could work wonders on your acne-infested skin.
Acupuncture for Acne
Acupuncture is one of the oldest traditional Chinese procedures used in treating diseases. It involves the use of needles pricked on certain parts of the body to produce the healing effect. For acne, acupuncture is used so that heat will go out of the body. Chinese medicine believes that heat is the primary cause of acne. There are different sources of heat that needs to be released so the needles have to be placed on both local and distal points of the body. Points such as the large intestines and spleen are focused on.
Found them on http://www.mychinesemedicine.com/treatment/acne.aspx
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DO’s
1. Develop a healthy skin care routine. This includes eating healthy and exercising. Simple things like staying away from junk food and greasy fries, believe it or not, can work wonders!
2. Wash your face in the AM and PM. Always remove all traces of makeup before bedtime. Sooo crucial!
3. Use sunscreen regularly. The sun may be your BFF, but be sure to use some SPF. Daily use is recommended because the sun can cause skin damage, such as sunburns, and speed up premature aging. Don’t forget to reapply sunscreen every two to three hours.
4. Drink plenty of water to cleanse and remove impurities from within. Aim for 8 glasses of water a day to keep your skin hydrated.
5. Use products specifically designed to treat acne and your face. If your face is oily, use oil-free products. Oil-based products provide the perfect environment for blemishes to flourish and can also cause blocked pores. Also, why use scented products an add unnecessary artificial ingredients to your face, when you could use unscented. More is not always merrier!
DON’Ts
1. Apply alcohol-based products and DO avoid products with more than 2% benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Even though these ingredients are key to fighting acne, too much will dry out your skin and can cause irritation and inflammation.
2. Use harsh scrubs to exfoliate and cleanse. It can actually damage skin and lead to more blemishes. Instead, try a gentle exfoliating scrub to remove dead skin and dirt that can clog your pores. We recommend once a week or more if needed.
3. Smear on oily hair products. If you have oily skin, it’s time to toss the hair spray and gel, which contain oils that can cause pimples on your forehead and face. But if you can’t live without your fave hair products, at least cover your face with a towel while spraying or wear a headband.
4. Stress out and skimp on sleep! Plenty of rest is not only great for your skin, but also for your body and mind.
5. Pop or pick your pimples. Fight the urge to pop your zits and your face will love you forever. Popping pimples can leave nasty scars and cause painful swelling. Eek! Remember to follow a hands-off approach! That means, stop touching your face missy!
6. Heavily cake on makeup to hide blemishes. Makeup will only clog your pores with more impurities. Or, opt for mineral makeup. It’s the latest craze and allows your skin to breathe properly.
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