Whether your skin breaks out rarely – usually at the times you want to look your best – or you have a persistent blemish problem, you can benefit from learning about natural acne treatment. Not surprisingly, this kind of approach is holistic, which means a total body health program.
Skin, your largest organ, is a protective and cleansing organ. Its’ many pores are designed to allow impurities to escape with perspiration and respiration. When they become clogged with excess oils and waste matter, infections result and you get blemishes and sores. Whiteheads are small infections, and blackheads are pores clogged with hardened waste.
A good diet is essential if you want health, in all parts of your body. You must learn about whole foods, choosing organic if possible since the term ‘natural’ is unregulated and does not always mean what you think, and drink the recommended eight glasses of pure water a day. Exercise is important, because good circulation and deep breathing are vital to your well-being. Know what your food allergies are and avoid those foods. Get enough protein every day and maintain a healthy weight.
In order to achieve these lofty but important goals, you should avoid refined sugars and carbohydrates, pasteurized dairy products, altered vegetable fats, and every kind of soda, even sugar-free. Your whole health will improve, and your skin will reflect this. Limit the amount of caffeine you take, and remember that alcohol turns to sugar in your system just as refined carbohydrates do. Dairy and wheat are two foods that many people are sensitive or allergic to, so decide if you should eliminate them entirely from your diet.
Substitute raw honey and the sweet herb stevia for sugar. Drink green tea for its antioxidant content. Add a little apple cider vinegar or fresh-squeezed lemon juice to your water for added taste and minerals and for the PH balancing effect. Take a multi-vitamin and mineral capsule daily, and extra antioxidants and B complex vitamins are helpful. Beta carotene, from colorful raw vegetables or a pill, will provide Vitamin A, which fights infection.
Keep your face clean with frequent gentle washing, using a cleanser that is guaranteed to be chemical free and not excessively drying. Do not be afraid to moisturize the skin, since your body will over-produce oils if skin is too dry. You can find a moisturizer that will suit your personal skin type. Use a gentle scrub if your skin will allow; coffee grains can be used and they will leave skin smooth and soft. Just add them to a foaming cleanser, cleansing lotion, or mild soap suds.
For spot treatments, tea tree oil is good. This antiseptic oil is too drying to use on your whole face, however. Natural Vitamin E and apple cider vinegar are both healing and germ fighting, and vinegar is great added to your bath water.
Begin your natural acne treatment with a total health program. Your skin will reflect your increased well-being.