Almost everyone has suffered from acne at one time
or another in his or her lives. It is primarily a disorder of the
sebaceous gland (glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance) of
the face, the 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. Additional factors include allergies, stress, the use of
certain drugs, nutritional deficiencies, liver dysfunction, exposure to
industrial pollutants, cosmetics and the monthly menstrual cycle.
In addition, the skin functions to eliminate a
portion of the body’s toxic waste by sweating. If the body contains
more toxins than the kidneys or liver can effectively discharge, the
skin takes over. In fact, some doctors call the skin the 3rd kidney. As
toxins escape through the skin, they can disrupt the health and
integrity of the skin, creating issues.
Recommendations for Wellness
Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4
weeks before any results or improvements are experienced.
Apply distilled white vinegar (can be diluted if
too strong) to the face and affected areas. Allow this to sit for 5-10
minutes before rinsing off with cool water.
Lemon or any citric fruit works great as a natural
exfoliate, removing dead skin cells that may clog the pours. As with
the white vinegar, apply the juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice)
to the face. Allow it to dry for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cool
water. You may feel a mild sting or burn when the lemon juice is
applied. If so, diluting the juice is acceptable.
Increase water consumption. Water helps flush
toxin out and help transport nutrients in the body.
Eat a properly balanced diet to ensure proper
nutrition.
Take a high quality multiple vitamin and mineral
supplement to make up for nutrients missing in today’s foods.
Echinacea or Oregon grape can be used to boost the
immune system and fight acne-causing bacteria.
Dandelion, Burdock or red clover can help to keep
the liver clear of toxic overload.
Herbal combinations such as Natures Sunshine's
Ayurvedic Skin Detox and BP-X can also be used to cleanse and detoxify
the liver and reduce acne.
Historically, large quantities of vitamin A have
been successfully used to treat severe acne. Large amounts, however,
can be toxic and should be used when working with your health care
provider.
Consider adding additional zinc to your diet. Zinc
aids in the healing of tissues and assists in preventing scarring. It
is also important for the body in resisting infection and inflammation.
To clear and heal the skin, try a homeopathic Acne
remedy. It can help to dry up pimples & prevent future
outbreaks.
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