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Natural Acne Treatment
Dave Lavinsky
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".
About the Author
Acne Treatment Info provides detailed
information on the best acne treatments, including laser acne treatment,
and scar treatment, as well as adult, natural, home treatment, and more.
Acne Treatment Info is the sister site of Microdermabrasion Web.
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