"Acne: What Exactly Is It And Is There Anything You Can Do To Get Rid Of It

Zit's or Acne happens when oil glands produce sebum that blocks your pores usually on your face, back and neck and bacteria starts to grow. When it does it results in pimples blackheadsand whiteheads.

Doctors aren't quite sure what causes acne . Diet, and food allergies may play a role. But then so may stress and hormonal imbalances.

Fortunately there's something you can do about it.

The Importance Of Your Diet

Sugar and greasy foods such as pizza and french fries are some of the worst foods for acne.

Why?

Simple carbohydrates are metabolized as sugar and this can effect your hormone balance in the body.

By cutting out these carbs and increasing protein like lean meats and whole wheat breads can help prevent acne breakouts as can eating regular meals and adding 5 servings of fruits and vegetables.

Green veggies are especially good for helping to clear your skin, and they are high in vitamins and minerals.Green food supplements are also very cleansing for the skin.

Greens like chlorophyll, spirulina and barley greens to help filter out toxins from the skin.

Drinking lots of water helps remove toxins from theskin. So get into the habit of keeping your water bottle or glass full throughout the day.

Probiotics to the rescue

When your digestive tract isn't functioning at it's best then it will show on your skin. By Taking Acidophilus which is a type of friendly bacteria or probiotic can help your digestion by replenshing essential bacteria, similar to micro-organisms found in the human stomach that are lost to poor dietand overuse of anti-biotics.

You can find acidophilus in yogurt or sold as a capsule.

The recommended dosage is 10 billion parts of acidophilus with byfidus, another type of helpfulprobiotic.

Treatments for Blemishes

One of the best treatments for your acne has to be tree oil.Clinical studies have proved it's antiseptic effectiveness. It's easily absorbed by the skin which means it can help dry up and heal pimples faster.

Calendula (from marigold petals) with vitamin E is also excellent for healing skin with acne, and lavender oil is a good anti-biotic and antiseptic.

Antioxident vitamins A (retinol-A), C, and E in topical form either seperately or together can be effective in battling acne.

Taking these vitamins as oral supplements can help too.

Dont Fear Oil

Adding the right kind of oil to oily skin can actually be helpful. Most people tend to be phobicwhen it comes to using oil on the skin, but by using a custom blend of lightweight oils like juniper or rosemary oil can actually help reduce the sebum production.

Here is a simple formula for you to use to create your own custom astringent.

Fill a 1 - ounce bottle with the following:

1/2 oz. hazelnut oil

4 drops of juniper oil

3 drops of tree oil

2 drops of rosemary oil

Shake all ingredients together and then top of with another 1/2 ounce of hazelnut oil.

Apply two to three drops to a cotton pad and massage it in clean skin twice daily.

Full Steam Ahead

If you're an adult with acne then try this to make your pimples go away.

Put a tea kettle on.

Once the water is boiling pour it into a plugged bathroom sink and create an herbal steam by adding a few drops of essential antiseptic oils like tree and juniper oils to soften pores.

Pull up a chair and put a towel over your head to capture the steam around your face. Add more hot water as needed. Afterwards dab tea tree oil on any pimples you may have. Cleansing Regime

Cleansing and toning your skin is an essential routine for the the treatment of acne Try the following natural cleaning regime to work wonders for your skin.

Aromatic cleanser

2 oz. unscented cleansing base (you can use Dr. Bronners liquid baby mild soap)

7 drops tea tree oil (Malaleuca alternifolia)

5 drops lemon oil (citrus limon)

5 drops lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

Mix all the ingredients. wash with cleanser two times a day, once in the morning and once in the evening

Aromatic Toner

4 oz. of witch hazel hydrosol or extract

4 drops of tea tree oil

2 drops of lemon oil

Place all ingredients in a 4-ounce bottle with a spritzer top. shake before each use. Apply by spritzing the face or mix 1 tablespoon into 2 ounces of unscented castile soap. (find the soap at www.drbronner.com)

Aromatic Cream

2 oz. unscented water based cream

2 drops of German chamomile oil

4 drops lavender oil

5 drops Frankincense oil

Mix all ingredients. apply to skin as last step after cleansing and toning. Return To Natural Health Cures And Remedies Home Page