Natural Acne Treatment
by Seth Miller
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Natural acne treatments are desirable because they have few side
effects, are inexpensive, and are effective for many. There are many
natural acne treatments available for purchase. These contain various
plant extracts that work to dry up the pimple and sooth the skin.
Most of these products contain vitamin E, grapeseed oil, calendula,
aloe vera, witch hazel or essential oils. For example, tea tree oil
applied to acne has been found to be effective for hundreds of years. An
herbal blend that can help with acne consists of equal parts of the herbal
extracts of sarsaparilla, yellow dock, burdock, and cleavers. Take half a
teaspoon of this blend three times daily.
Maintain a healthy kitchen with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole
grains. Eat foods containing healthy omega-3 oils such as ground
flaxseeds, salmon, and sardines. Drink six to eight large glasses of water
a day. Vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as chromium and zinc, all play a
role in reducing and preventing acne. Avoid refined sugar, fried foods,
and trans fat (such as milk, milk products, margarine, and any
hydrogenated vegetable oils). Some people find that chocolate, caffeine,
carbonated beverages, iodized salt, shellfish, wheat and/or milk products
aggravate acne.
Stress is popularly thought to be a cause of acne. Yoga, exercise,
breathing techniques, biofeedback, massage, and meditation may be
beneficial. Chinese, Ayuredic, Tibetan and Japanese herbal medicines can
be used to treat acne. Massage is often recommended for people with skin
problems. It can help to increase circulation and lymphatic drainage and
speed the healing of blemishes.
When shopping for cosmetics and toiletries, look for the phrase
"non-comedogenic" on the packaging. Avoid heavy foundation makeup. Most
acne patients should select powder blushes and eye shadow over cream
products because they are less irritating and non-comedogenic. Never pick,
scratch, pop or squeeze acne, especially inflammatory acne or
“pustules”.
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