A Natural Approach To Administering Acne

Just about everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another in his/her life. It is basically a disorder of the sebaceous gland (glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance) of the face, neck and back.

When the sebaceous glands become clogged with the oily substance they create, the accumulation results in pimples. There are several forms of acne, but the most common is acne vulgaris, found primarily in adolescents.

The exact cause of acne is not known, but factors that contribute to this condition include heredity, oily skin and androgens. Other factors include allergies, stress, certain drugs, nutritional deficiencies, liver dysfunction, exposure to industrial pollutants, cosmetics and the monthly menstrual cycle.

In addition, the functions of the skin to remove a portion of toxins from the body through sweating. If the body contains more toxins that the kidney or liver can effectively discharge, the skin takes over. In fact, some doctors call the skin of the kidney 3. As toxins escape through the skin, can affect the health and integrity of the skin, creating problems.

Recommendations for Wellness

Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4 weeks before the results or experienced improvements.

Apply distilled white vinegar (can be diluted if too strong) in the face and affected areas. Allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with fresh water.
Lemon or any citrus acts as a natural exfoliant that removes dead skin cells that can clog pores. As with white vinegar, apply the juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice) to the face. Let dry for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cold water. You may feel a mild sting or burn when the lemon juice is applied. If so, dilute the juice is acceptable.

Increase water consumption. The water helps eliminate toxins and help transport nutrients into the body.

Eat a balanced diet to ensure adequate nutrition. Take a high quality multivitamin and mineral supplement to compensate for the deficiency of nutrients in foods today.
Echinacea or Oregon grape can be used to stimulate the immune system and fight acne-causing bacteria.

Dandelion, burdock and red clover can help keep your liver clear of toxic overload.
Herbal combinations such as Natures Sunshine Ayurvedic Skin Detox and BP-X can also be used to cleanse and detoxify the liver and reduce acne.

Large amounts of vitamin A have been used successfully to treat severe acne. Large amounts, however, can be toxic and should only be used when working with your health care provider.

Consider adding additional zinc to your diet. Zinc helps in the healing of tissues and helps prevent scarring. It is also important for the body in resistance to infection and inflammation. To clean and heal the skin, try a homeopathic remedy acne. You can help dry pimples and prevent future outbreaks.