Managing Acne in a Natural Way

Almost everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another in his or

her lives. It is primarily a disorder of the sebaceous gland (glands in

the skin that secrete an oily substance) of the face, the neck and back.

When the sebaceous glands become clogged with the oily substance they

create, the accumulation results in pimples. There are several forms of

acne, but the most common is acne vulgaris, found primarily in

adolescents.

The exact cause of acne is not known, but factors that contribute to this

condition include heredity, oily skin and androgens. Additional factors

include allergies, stress, the use of certain drugs, nutritional

deficiencies, liver dysfunction, exposure to industrial pollutants,

cosmetics and the monthly menstrual cycle.

In addition, the skin functions to eliminate a portion of the body’s

toxic waste by sweating. If the body contains more toxins than the

kidneys or liver can effectively discharge, the skin takes over. In fact,

some doctors call the skin the 3rd kidney. As toxins escape through the

skin, they can disrupt the health and integrity of the skin, creating

issues.

Recommendations for Wellness

Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4 weeks before any results

or improvements are experienced.

Apply distilled white vinegar (can be diluted if too strong) to the face

and affected areas. Allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off

with cool water.

Lemon or any citric fruit works great as a natural exfoliate, removing

dead skin cells that may clog the pours. As with the white vinegar, apply

the juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice) to the face. Allow it to

dry for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water. You may feel a mild

sting or burn when the lemon juice is applied. If so, diluting the juice

is acceptable.

Increase water consumption. Water helps flush toxin out and help

transport nutrients in the body.

Eat a properly balanced diet to ensure proper nutrition.

Take a high quality multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to make up

for nutrients missing in today’s foods.

Echinacea or Oregon grape can be used to boost the immune system and

fight acne-causing bacteria.

Dandelion, Burdock or red clover can help to keep the liver clear of

toxic overload.

Herbal combinations such as Natures Sunshine's Ayurvedic Skin Detox and

BP-X can also be used to cleanse and detoxify the liver and reduce acne.

Historically, large quantities of vitamin A have been successfully used

to treat severe acne. Large amounts, however, can be toxic and should be

used when working with your health care provider.

Consider adding additional zinc to your diet. Zinc aids in the healing of

tissues and assists in preventing scarring. It is also important for the

body in resisting infection and inflammation.

To clear and heal the skin, try a homeopathic Acne remedy. It can help to

dry up pimples & prevent future

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