Healing Acne
Healing Acne: You Can Have It On Your Skin And Eat It Too
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Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder caused by an increased production of androgens, which are male sex hormones. These hormones stimulate the production of sebum (an oily skin lubricant) and keratin (a type of protein). As sebum rises to the surface of the skin, blemishes develop.The excess oil plugs the pore, allowing bacteria to grow.
Blackheads form when skin pigment combines with sebum and plugs the pores. When scales below the surface of the skin become filled with sebum, then white heads develop. Inflammation occurs when white heads build up and spread under the skin.
Acne in teenagers usually occurs on the face and upper body. Adults get acne on the chin and jaw line. Eating too many of the wrong fats, hormonal imbalances, allergies and stress can cause the production of sebum.
Detoxification of the body is very important if we suffer from acne disorder. One of the functions of the skin is to eliminate toxic waste through sweating. If our body is overburden with toxins, the kidneys and liver cannot eliminate toxins efficiently from the body. Toxins will then escape through the skin, and that creates the problem of acne and many other skin disorders.
Healing Acne From the Inside Out
Eating plenty of fresh raw food with high fiber content, such as artichokes, radishes, and nettles are important, as they can keep the colon clean and prevent constipation. Drinking warm water with freshly squeezed lemon first thing in the morning is also helpful.
“Avoid spicy foods, cheese, caffeine, chocolate, saturated fats, fried food, vegetable shortening and sugar.“
Consider food rich in zinc, such as whole grains – especially buckwheat, basmati brown rice, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, bee pollen, dandelion greens, pecans, brazil nuts, walnuts, pine nuts, dulse, kelp, and stinging nettles. Zinc is important in the prevention of acne, as it regulates the activity of oil glands. In addition, zinc helps collagen formation, prevents scaring, repairs tissue, dissolves fatty deposits that block pores, and enhances the absorption of vitamin A. Foods rich in vitamin A are sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach.
Foods rich in vitamin A are sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, collards, kale, turnip greens, beet greens, swiss chard, green leafy lettuce, sweet red peppers, and mango.
Vitamin C is important for our skin as it reduces inflammation, helps collagen formation, and repairs skin tissue.
Foods rich in vitamin C are camu berries, greens, citrus fruits, asparagus, avocados, beet greens, black currants, broccoli, brussels sprouts, collards, kale, lemons and papayas. Other vegetables important for healing are leafy greens, spinach, beets, celery, cucumber, watercress, cabbage and spirulina.
Healing herbal teas such as milk thistle, dandelion root, yellow dock, and golden seal. Yellow dock, burdock root and dandelion root can help detoxify the liver and blood.
Live probiotics are also very important when it comes to healing acne and skin in general. They balance our gut environment with good bacteria, support healthy digestion, and strengthen the immune system; most of all, probiotics help the immune system deal with bad bacteria, yeast, viruses and parasites.
Tea tree oil is also beneficial for acne. It has an anti inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-microbial
effect on the skin. It is important to apply tea tree oil to the skin with a carrier oil such as almond oil or jojoba oil, if you have sensitive skin.
Aloe vera gel applied to the skin can heal acne, as it contains anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal compounds. In addition, it can fight inflammation, and has
been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years to treat infections.
Healing Oatmeal Mask for Acne – homemade acne treatment
1. Mix un-cooked oatmeal and sauerkraut juice in a blender until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour a mixture into a small glass bowl.
3. Add a little bit of honey and stir.
4. Apply onto the face, and leave it on until it dries – approximately 15 minutes.
5. Wash it off with lukewarm sauerkraut juice.
Exfoliate to Unplug Pores and Remove Dead Skin – how to heal acne naturally
Brown sugar and Himalayan or Celtic salt mixed with coconut oil is my best facial scrub. The scrub is great for acne, as it helps fight bacteria and fungi, balances oil production, and helps the skin retain moisture levels.
Simona’s Delicious Homemade Facial Scrub
1 tbsp. dark brown sugar
2 tbsp. Himalayan or Celtic sea salt
1 to 2 tsp. coconut oil
Mix together all ingredients. And voila, there it is!
Delicious homemade facial scrub.
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