Acne Remedies - How To Treat Acne Naturally

What is Acne?

Acne is caused when the follicles or pores of the skin become blocked. When the follicle becomes blocked, natural oils that would normally drain through the pores get blocked beneath your skin and bacteria can begin to grow. There are two types of acne:

• Non-inflammatory - Non-inflamed skin blemishes known as whiteheads and blackheads. Whiteheads may appear on your skin as little white spots and occur when the trapped oils and bacteria stay below the skin's surface. Blackheads appear as little black spots and occur when the trapped oils and bacteria are turned black by the skin's pigments.

• Inflammatory - this occurs when the follicle wall ruptures causing the area to become inflamed. The first stage of inflammatory acne is the papule stage - when the follicle break occurs, this causes white blood cells to rush in causing the pore to become inflamed. The second stage of inflammatory acne occurs when the white blood cells reach the surface of the skin.

• Diet - a healthy diet that includes whole, unprocessed foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and foods that contain Omega-3 fatty acids. You should avoid processed and packaged foods, foods that contain trans fats, and fried foods.


• Vitamin A - helps to reduce overproduction of oils that can block the follicles.


• Zinc - can help heal skin blemishes and helps to reduce inflammation of the skin.


• Vitamin B6 - helps decrease sensitivity of the skin to the effects of testosterone and helps decrease outbreaks of acne during the menstrual cycle.


• Tea tree oil - helps to reduce bacteria and inflammation during acne outbreaks.


• Massage - massaging the skin helps to increase circulation and can prevent the blocking of follicles, or pores.


• Baking Soda - can be used to exfoliate your skin and helps to neutralize acid content.


• Evening Primrose - a natural remedy for pain and inflammation.


• Aloe Vera - helps to reduce scars and improve overall skin condition.


• Carrot Juice - helps with digestion to prevent acne.


• Cucumber Juice - helps to purify the blood and lymphatic system.


• Egg whites - reduces swelling caused by inflammation.


• Molkosan - this is derived from whey products and helps with digestion and helps to regulate metabolism.


• Neem oil - oils from this tree have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties that help to heal skin lesions.


• Oatmeal - helps to draw oil and impurities out of skin.


• Sugar - has antibacterial properties to help cleanse the skin.


• Oregon grape - works as an antibiotic and can help stimulate the immune system.


• Folic Acid - helps to reduce outbreaks that occur at the onset of the menstrual cycle.


• Vitamin C - helps to boost the immune system.

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