Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Completely Natural Acne Cures

By Stewart M. Russell

Acne is the biggest problem in an adolescent's life and also cause some problems for adults. Acne occurs when the skin becomes clogged. It's a recognised medical condition. While it's common, for most people acne is the cause of embarrassment and frustration that can upset their daily lives.

Apart from ruining smooth skin, acne can also be a sign of more serious health problems. Either way, most people who have acne problems seek a permanent cure for it by spending lots of money. Acne can be any of the following: clogged pores, whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, pimples or cysts. The main cause for acne is excessive oil production from the skin's oil glands.

The skin is protected by the oil glands, but there are times when the skin cells block the oil from being released to surface layers, which causes the oil to accumulate under the surface. This unreleased oil acts as a culture environment for the skin's natural bacteria, which multiples and causes the surrounding skin to inflame. This is how acne occurs.

Contrary to popular belief, acne is not hereditary and nor is it caused by any food, dirt or sweat, stress, hormones or cosmetics. These are just myths and don't play any direct role in causing acne. However, pressure from helmets, collars, straps etc, drugs containing bromides, iodides and steroids and exposure to certain industrial chemicals can cause or worsen acne. Some people have more oilier skins and it may be hormonal, but there are no real hard facts to prove it.

When to treat acne is completely up to the person who has it. If it becomes extreme and is causing difficulty in a person's life, then treatment should be sought. Even if your acne is not extreme, but it is constant and never really seems to clear up, you might want to consider some treatment.

Naturally and permanently curing acne needs a few fundamental lifestyle modifications. Since there are three steps in what causes acne, the best thing is to begin by stopping this initial process. First, the pores must be unclogged, the bacteria destroyed and the oil buildup minimised.

The ideal way to avoid acne is to sleep eight hours each night, drink eight glasses of water and have a balanced, healthy diet. But, people are too busy and have hectic schedules, so the next best thing is to resort to natural methods for reducing and then permanently curing acne.

Keeping the skin clean and the pores open is essential to clearing up your acne. As much as you may wish, there's no magic pill to cure acne. Cleaning your skin every day and using a good exfoliant and moisturiser are the first steps to clearing up your skin. Consuming a healthy diet rich in green leafy vegetables is another step that will help you on your road to healthy skin. Antioxidants have been shown to boost your immune system, which will help fight the bacteria that are causing your acne. You should only eliminate the oils on your skin surface and not what's there internally. - 15683

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