Natural Acne Treatment

by: Seth Miller
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 pimples and soothe the skin.

Most of these products contain vitamin E, grape-seed oil, calendula, aloevera, witch hazel or essential oils. For example, tea tree oil applied to acne has been found to be effective for hundreds of years. A 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-fats (such as milk, milk products, margarine, and any hydrogenated or partially-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, Ayurvedic, 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.


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