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 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”.


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