Simple Solution to Acne

Acne is a common skin condition characterized by inflammation of sebaceous glands. There is no magic cure for acne. Gradual improvements will come over time.  Factors that trigger acne are diet, stress (emotional & environmental), oral contraceptives, hormone changes, allergy changes and rigid exercise. Acne can be cleared you just have to get the correct balance for your body.

Some lifestyle changes will help clear up acne. Wash twice a day with normal soap and after exercise to remove sweat from skin. Avoid oil-based skin care as it will cause irritation to skin. When you have a break out try to avoid, scraping, picking or squeezing as this will irritate the troubled area and make worse. Squeezing can burst the gland there for furthering the irritation.

When it come to diet try and remember you are what you eat. If you have a high saturated fat, high sugar, high sodium based diet you will tend to have more oils in your face. Keep hydrated to ensure your skin can keep it’s luster. Try and eat a well balanced diet with plant based proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid dairy as milk can cause inflammation in some acne sufferers. Avoid additives and preservatives. Shop the outside perimeter of the grocery store to keep your diet fresh and whole.

Vitamin E, A, Zinc and Copper are all very effective in fighting acne from the inside out. If the acne comes upon menstruation B6 is great for female acne sufferers. Take 200 IU of Vitamin E, 2500 IU of Vitamin A, and 135 mg of Zinc and 2 mg of Copper a day. These can be taken in supplement form. Vitamin E can be added in liquid form as a flax seed oil or coconut oil.

Tea tree oil is a great topical remedy for acne. On the onset dab area dry with cotton swap and apply liberally to affected area. Try and cycle tea tree oil every three months as your body will build immunity to the healing benefits. Lavender oil is another lighter remedy for acne. Being less astringent lavender oil would be great to use in between cycles of tea tree oil.

When treating acne remember to not give up. There may be a few trial and error remedies, but you will find the best fit for your skin. Everyone has a different pH, therefore whats works for one person may not work for another.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.