Acne herbal remedies without side effects! Using herbs, vitamins and nutrition for acne, these tips will result in a glowing, clear complexion.
Acne affects more than 80% of people between the age of 12 and 20. The clogged pores will often result in unsightly red and white pimples that appear on the face, back and neck.
Hormones are often behind acne prone skin. Especially in the teen years as young bodies are going through so many changes.
However, food sensitivities may have something to do with acne too! Adult acne is often an indicator of food sensitivities. Known allergen triggers are wheat, dairy, sugar, chocolate and corn. Seek to eliminate food allergens if you suspect food allergies and sensitivities.
Using the following acne herbal remedies will not have the side effects that prescription drugs or over the counter medications have.
Give your body and skin time to process out all the toxins and balance the hormones with these acne cures. In time you will find yourself with a radiant, clear complexion!
Tip #1 - Whole Foods
Food allergies and sensitivities like to make themselves known through the skin. Eliminate junk food, sugar and processed foods that are full of additives and toxins. Avoid hydrogenated and saturated fats. Avoid fried foods.
What does that leave us with? Whole foods! Pure, wholesome organic food as close to nature as possible. This kind of clean eating provides our bodies with health and nutrition, which our skin reflects.
Drink plenty of clean water throughout the day to help flush out toxins from the body.
Tip #2 - Supplements
Herbs and other nutritional supplements can play a key role in clearing acne.
Zinc has been proven to be helpful in moderate acne. It is one of the best minerals for clearing acne. It helps heal the skin and helps to clear excess DHT from the system. DHT stands for dihydrotestosterone, a metabolite derived from testosterone.
Essential Fatty Acids, such as flax oil or fish oil help to reduce skin inflammation from acne. Look for a good combination of omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.
Chaste Berry (Vitex) is great for balancing hormones. This would be of great benefit to women during their menstruation. However, men will benefit from this berry as well as a buildup of testosterone can result in their acne.
Burdock acts a blood purifier and detoxifier. This root also helps to balance the hormones.
Milk Thistle is a great liver supportive herb. The liver is an important organ of the body working hard in detoxification. When excess toxins are in the body, the liver may need a little extra support. The liver that can’t keep up with the excess toxins will also not be able to function properly in eliminating excess hormones as well. Milk thistle comes to the liver’s aid in detoxification.
Tip #3 - Herbal Topical Treatments
Tea tree oil has been shown to be as effective as benzoyl peroxide. A solution of 25% tea tree in a gel or carrier oil can be applied topically. This will not cause the side effects of benzoyl peroxide such as drying, burning, itching and redness.
Make up an herbal steam, mask or compress for the face. Good antibacterial, anti inflammatory herbs that soothe irritated acne skin are lavender, chamomile, calendula, comfrey, yarrow, and plantain.
You can find recipes for making your own facial steams, masks and compresses for acne at Herbal Remedies At Home.
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