Acne and Natural Skin Care
A basic description of acne would be that acne is a systemic inflammatory disease that affects the skin. But what causes acne? There are several factors that may cause acne and they are:
– hormone imbalance during the teen years
– hormone changes during pregnancy, menstrual cycle and menopause
– heredity
– some drugs, including androgens, lithium, and barbiturates, are known to cause acne
– using greasy cosmetics that can alter the follicle cells so that they stick together
– high humidity
– stress
There are several natural things that you can do to help your skin heal:
First would be to get rid of cosmetics that are greasy and filled with chemicals you can’t pronounce. There are lots of natural cosmetics and skin care products that are good for the skin and do not promote acne.
Give your body a break and eat a healthy diet and avoid processed and deep fried foods as well as soft drinks and other sugary foods. Be sure to eat lots of vegetables.
Get rid of as many toxins as you can. They come in the form of detergents, air fresheners, perfumes, fabric softeners, soaps, deodorants, house cleaning products, etc. Use natural alternatives to these and help your body stay healthy.
To help you heal your acne, here are some natural skin care remedies you can try:
Baking Soda Paste — Put some baking soda in water to form a paste. Dab the paste on your skin gently and then rinse. This paste will exfoliate the skin and unclog your pores.
Apple Cider Vinegar — Vinegar is known to kill bacteria which can cause acne. It is also great for balancing your skin’s pH and will help eliminate excess oil from the skin. Put one teaspoon of vinegar in 1/4 cup of water, or even stronger if you want. Put the vinegar on your skin and leave for about 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse.
Tea Tree Oil — Tea tree oil is well know as an antiseptic. Apply it directly on each pimple. Tea tree oil comes in a gel which can make it easier to apply over larger areas of the skin. It is not quite as strong as the oil, however, so may not be as effective.
Aloe Vera — Put aloe vera gel directly on the skin and leave on. It is helpful in preventing scaring and helps the skin heal more quickly.
Colloidal Silver — A natural antibiotic is colloidal silver. You can buy it as a spray and just spray it directly onto your skin.
Grapefruit Seed Extract — GSE is a powerful disinfectant and antimicrobial. You can buy it in liquid form. Put 10 to 20 drops in two ounces of water and apply to affected areas.
When applying these remedies use a soft cloth, either flannel or cotton, or use cotton balls. Do not apply by rubbing them on but dab on gently.
Kathy Love
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Any recs for natural skin care for sensitive, light acne-prone skin?
Ok I am 19 years old and I have tried everything out there. Every commercial product out there dries my skin out–and I don’t like that. I have been using Cetaphil which has been recommended by many ppl but that is drying my skin out too and I do not like the idea of using chemicals on my face. I do use a moisturizer but even that is full of chemicals and I really don’t feel any improvement. I want something that will change my skin–not somehthing that just moisturizes when I use it!
I have been doing some research and was considering buying some Honey for a mask, Jojoba Oil to moisturize and aloe vera leaf to do a treament 2-3 times a week. I really don’t know what I can use to clean my face though.. Anyone familiar with these natural remedies? Any feedback? I would really appreciate it!
My skin: Sensitive,slightly oily in the nose and forehead areas and very dry in the cheeks. I do not really get "pimples" but I do get these tiny bumps-a lot. I have blemishes.
I get very dry after washing my face-and if I only use water it feels too gunky.
HOMŒOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ACNE / PIMPLES (Read Carefully) :-
Head remedy.Pimples worse during menses;worse after eating fats, sugar, coffee and meat Psorinum 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
Pimples at the age of puberty with itching Asterias Rub 30X, 6 hourly
If Asterias rub fails; pustuler eruptions Kali Brom 30X, 6 hourly
Chronic cases; worse after taking eggs and during winter seasons Streptococcin.200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)
To clean the complexion Berberis Aquifolium Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 7 – 8 drops
Pimples; stools constipated like sheep’s dung; worse from sea bathing Magnesia Mur.30X, 6 hourly
Acne of nose; better in damp weather Causticum.30X, 6 hourly
To cover tendency of pimples and to purify the blood Echinacea Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 5 – 10 drops
Acne rosacea.Pimples are painful for some distance around; worse during menstruation. Eugenia J Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 5 -10 drops
Pimples hard like flee bites, chilblains Agaricus Mus 30X or 200X, 6 hourly
Skin moist; pimples; digestion slow; flatulence; better fanning Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 6 hourly
Rose colourd pimples; pale,waxy skin; chilly persons Silicea.200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
Acne in tuberculer patients Tuberculinum K 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
Acne hard; indurated base with pustule at apex; night sweats Arsenic Iod 3X or 6X, 4 hourly
When above remedies fail (intercurrent remedy) Sulphur 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
For more information about Homeopathy and how to treat Acne, Pimples etc check this link :- http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/acne-symp...
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Homeopathic Remedies, Beauty tips (Plastic Medicines to improve Complexion / Glow / Scars / Keloids / Burn Scars ) :-
For dry and rough skin. Aversion to take bath; scratching of the effected lesions Sulphur 30 (3 Doses) or 200, (6 Doses), weekly
Pain after scratching with rough and dry skin. Patient likes cold climate Psorinum 200 or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)
Dark circles around eyes due to shock or grief Natrum Mur 200 or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
Eyes sunken and face pale due to loss of vital fluids China 6X or 30, 4 hourly
Saddle like brownish complexion of nose and cheeks. Yellow spots on chest. sallow look Sepia 200 weekly (3 Doses)
Dark circle around the eyes due to nervous weakness or prolonged nervous tension Phosphorus 200 weekly (3 Doses)
For blackish spots; dry, rough, scaly skin; burning sensation. Restlessness Arsenic Album 30, 4 hourly
Bluish, purple spots, face pale, jaundiced. patient cannot tolerate pressure of even clothes around throat, abdomen and waist Lachesis 30 or 200, weekly (3 Doses)
Complexion yellow due to anemia Ferrum Met 3X , 4 hourly
Face deathly pale with blue rings around the eyes Bismuth 200, weekly (3 Doses)
Warts, epithelioma; frickles and blotches; brownish spots Thuja Occ 200 weekly, (6 Doses)
Face pimply, dry, rough, scaly skin; to clean the complexion Berberis Aq Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 4-5 drops
To dissolve scar tissue Thiosinaminum 3X, 4 hourly
Old burn or injury marks; bleeds easily; warts Causticum 30 or 200, 6 hourly.
To make skin smooth and supple and to heal wounds without leaving a scar, CALENDULA OINTMENT.
No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine. You can get Homeopathic remedies from most Health & Herb Stores in USA and EU.
Take Care and God Bless !
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HOMŒOPATHIC HEALER
Your skin sounds a lot like mine.
You might want to research Keratosis Pilaris.
I would recommend taking Omega 3 oil which reduce the need to moisturize topically.
You’re idea to make masks with honey and oil is great.
Making you’re own products is a great idea. You can research the basic components that go into cosmetics and lotions at somerset cosmetics website. I’ve never bought anything from there but it’s good reference.
Glycerin is another good humectant (like honey).
You might consider diluting your cream with more water and glycerin.
I use bentonite clay to control my oily t zone.
Best Wishes.
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