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The
Natural Remedy For Acne
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by:
Kevin Sheldon
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Acne
can be one of the most distressing of afflictions, given that it tends
to strike during the teens (although it can, of course, occur at any
time of life too). As a highly visible problem, acne can cause acute
embarrassment at the very time when a person is struggling to become
comfortable with themselves. The symptoms are varied, and do not just
consist of the familiar scarring and skin pitting. Other symptoms can
include blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, inflamed and infected
nodules, sacs, and cysts.
Caused by over-activity of the sebaceous glands, acne tends to show
where these (oil) glands are most numerous (i.e the face, neck, chest,
and back). Scarring and permanently expanded pores can result, and this
is the symptom most familiar to acne sufferers.
Why does acne occur? Well, every hair follicle produces oil to
lubricate the skin and hair. Over-production of this oil can lead to
clogging, in which bacteria can multiply. This usually leads to
inflammation, and if this sebum, plugs the pores it can lead to
blackheads. Whiteheads form when sebum collects below the skin surface.
According to reseach by www.freeremedies.com, the most likely time for
these outbursts are between the ages of 12 and 24, when the teen
hormones are running wild, and androgen production goes into overdrive.
There is some evidence that overindulgence in junk foods, the taking of
oral contraceptives, certain allergies and stress can also cause acne.
So how can you deal naturally with acne? First of all, cleanliness is
vital, and you must always keep your skin washed and clean. Do not be
tempted to apply any oils or moisturizers to the affected areas.
Instead, use freshly-squeezed lemon juice 3 times a day as a natural
antiseptic face wash. Grease from your hair can also exacerbate the
problem, so shampoo your hair regularly. Diet also plays a role in
acne, so stay off the junk (saturated fats in fried food, go carefully
with dairy products, carbonated drinks, caffeine, alcohol, and
tobacco). Instead, eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Sleeping
soundly will also help, as will regular exercise. regularly, and get
adequate sleep at night.
Diet in more detail - raw vegetables can be a life saver for the acne
sufferer, say specialists at www.freeremedies.com. Together with
non-citrus fruits, raw vegetable juice, cooked vegetables, salads,
whole grains, and a few low-fat seeds and nuts, you can construct a
diet that can make it very hard for the sebaceous glands to
overproduce. Stay right away from peanut butter, cheese, milk, and
cream. Some sufferers have reported good results by trying 'vegetable
juice' fasts of 1 to 3 days, although you should consult a doctor
before considering any kind of fasting.
The second part of the natural remedy for acne is dietary supplements
that have been shown to have a beneficial effect. You must ensure you
get enough vitamin B6, zinc, and essential fatty acids. A general
multivitamin once per day will probably be sufficient to make sure you
are getting enough.
Finally, there are certain herbs which have been shown to be beneficial
as a natural remedy for acne. Applied to the skin, dandelion root,
echinacea, alfalfa, chaparral, and red clover are most beneficial, and
are available from most health stores. Most importantly, stay positive!
The problem CAN be beaten if you take care of yourself!
About the Author
Kevin writes on natural remedies for www.freeremedies.com
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