Natural Acne Treatment
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