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The natural remedy for acne
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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