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The natural remedy for acne |
by:
Kevin Sheldon |
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 natural
remedy site a site all about health and the use of natural remedy
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