Herbs for Acne

➷β Я i T A И Y➹ says:

eat your fruits and veggies,drink plenty of water,wash your face with a moisturizing soap twice a day with warm water and rinse with cold,pat dry apply a good lotion like aveeno,baby lotion,coca butter,go see a dermatologist,my dermatologist recommended this face routine,but i also take doxyciline,and use 2 face creams. But i think its best to let your acne heal naturally.good luck

monajune2001 says:

You live in a small town so you may not have a Whole foods, or Wild Oats close to your are, however if you can find a health store of any kind you could get these products or if they didn’t have them, they could order them. First I’ve heard that a Candida cleanse can be helpful, which is similar to a yeast cleanse. Also, a daily dose of 100,00 I.U. of vitamin A and 800 I.U. of vitamin E. Avoid iodized salt. avoid sodas, drink fresh fruit juices. B-complex and C(up to 300mg daily) and zinc(up to 15 mg daily). Evening Primrose had also been praised for clearing up acne. I’ve heard that cucumber slices applied to your face, where the acne is present can be helpful. Just remember you can take too much of a vitamin or supplement and this can cause health problems, its a good idea to print out what you want to take and have it approved by a doctor, because it may vary in dosages due to your age. You can probably order these products from one of the major health food stores I mentioned. Good Luck and try not to stress out…easier said than done.

Extreme Dude says:

Natural acne home remedies

By using natural acne home remedies and by eating certain foods, it is possible to practically eliminate acne. These natural methods don’t have the side effects of antibiotics and synthetic drugs and can help you get rid of your acne quickly and safely.

In order to solve any problem you must first understand what is causing it. There are many factors that can cause acne. One of the factors is hormonal imbalance and more specifically the excessive production of androgens, in both men and women. Another factor is the build-up of toxins. Your body tries to get rid of these toxins through the skin, which can result in acne. Apart from internal factors there are also external factors that can contribute to acne breakouts, like bacteria. As you can see, acne is a complicated problem caused by multiple factors. To solve this problem you will have to attack it not only from the outside, but also from the inside.

How to cure acne from the inside:

Nutrition.

Foods that fight acne: Fruits such as blueberries, grapefruit, apples and peaches, vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli and spinach, nuts and seeds such as flax seeds and pumpkin seeds, carrots and carrot juice, fiber-rich food.

Vitamin E is really good for skin, acne and acne scars.

Acne manifests because of a number of bodily changes including hormonal fluctuations, immunological weaknesses or environmental factors. Vitamin E prevents acne via antioxidant protection.

Vitamin E helps prevent oils trapped in the pores from becoming rancid and hardened. This preventative action lowers the chances of having inflamed, painful acne lesions. However, vitamin E reaches the surface layer of the skin via oil secretion from the pores. Thus, it is important to clear trapped oils from the skin so that vitamin E can flow to the outer layers of the face and pre-empt acne lesions.

Foods that cause acne.

Refined carbohydrates, like white flour and sugar, french fries, peanut butter and burgers, junk food, processed food.

Psychological factors.

Acne is a very irritating skin condition that can cause embarrassment and stress. It is very important to reduce your stress levels, because too much stress can lead to the production of cortisol in you body. Cortisol is a harmful substance that can make your acne even worse.

How to reduce stress: Be optimistic. Refuse to dwell on your skin problem. Imagine yourself having a smooth and beautiful skin, after a successful acne treatment.

Take a long bath and apply on your face one of the acne-fighting facial masks that are listed below. This way you can both relax and fight acne at the same time.

Exercise! Many studies have proved that exercise can fight depression, not to mention the fact that it can help your body get rid of toxins, which contribute to acne.

How to cure acne from the outside:

Acne home remedies

Mix of lemon juice and rosewater: this facial mask can do wonders for your skin and has a wonderful smell as well. Mix fresh lemon juice and rosewater, apply it on your face using a cotton pad and wash it off after half an hour.

Egg white: this mask can tighten your skin and make large pores appear smaller. Apply egg white on the acne-affected areas and rinse it off after 20 minutes with cool water.

Toothpaste: apply it on the affected area. Toothpaste can greatly reduce the swelling and redness of pimples.

Ice: place an ice cube on the pimple for a few minutes to reduce the swelling.

Honey: mix a teaspoon of honey with lemon juice. Remove the mask with water after 20 minutes.

Raw potato: it can nourish your skin and reduce the swelling.

Cucumber: make a cucumber paste and leave it on your face for 30 minutes. This mask can nourish your skin and help it to calm down.

Almond oil: this amazing oil can prevent and even cure acne scars. Apart from the face, acne often appears on other parts of the body, like the chest, the arms, the neck and the back. You can apply some of these home remedies to these areas as well.

Daily care tips:

Never squeeze or pick a pimple. If you do, you will spread the bacteria all over your face and cause even more acne breakouts.

Always clean your face before going to bed.

Keep your hair off your face. Sometimes bacteria can be transferred from your hair to your face and make the situation worse.

Avoid wearing oil-based makeup, because it can clog your pores. Prefer to use a water-based makeup. Acne doesn’t have to be a part of your life. By following these tips, you will notice some significant improvement on your skin condition very soon!