Sunday, February 1, 2009

Holistic Medicine and Acne Treatment

By Richard May

Acne is really an internal condition which can be effected by a number of external factors. It also shows itself in an external way with the appearance of spots and soreness of the skin. You need to learn about what external factors affect and trigger your acne, if you can do this then you have a much better chance of bringing your acne under control. This is very important because if the acne is not brought under control, holistic acne treatments are not going to be as effective.

No doubt you have seen a range of over the counter skin cleansers available which help with the exfoliation of the skin. But sometimes these products, especially those which contain benzoyl peroxide, can cause allergic reactions and a dryness of the skin.

Therefore you can try using 100 percent natural facial soaps, those which are anti-bacterial and antiseptic are even better. Soaps which are based on tea tree oils can have a very positive effect on your skin and reduce some of the common acne symptoms. If you buy some soaps such as this then try to wash with them twice a day for maximum effectiveness.

Try to get into the routine of steaming before washing your face. Doing this can have a very good effect on the skin over a period of time. Wet the soap using lukewarm water and then apply the soap to your face gently using your fingertips. Try to do this in a circular motion and be careful not to rub any of the soap into your eyes. Then wash your face gently and pat the skin down using a soft cotton towel to dry yourself. Remember not to wash your face too much which can increase the chances of causing irritation.

It has been shown that the regular intake of pure water everyday can help with the overall health and condition of your skin. It is recommended that you try and drink ten glasses of water a day. This is one of the ways you can have an affect on the internal factors of your acne, it can help in keeping the oil secretion balanced within your body.

As far as external skin factors are concerned, these tend to be more widely available in the form of creams and gels. In particular you should try to find aloe vera creams which are known to have a good effect on acne and are available widely. If you can, try to use a cream together with regularly steaming and washing your face for the best results.

People often wonder what the exact causes of acne are, however they are quite hard to define because acne affects people in different ways. However it is known that hormonal imbalances can lead to the sebaceous glands producing too much oil, which leads to their being an excess of oil on the surface of the skin opening up the pores as well. Firstly avoid astrigents which are water and alcohol based. An alternative is to use a naturally created product for example neutrogena clear pore oil controlling astrigent. This product can have a very good effect on your acne affected skin.

However if you have sensitive skin you need to try and test out any new products or treatments on a smaller area of skin such as your chin before using it fully. Alternatively there are many holistic medicine and acne treatments around now which are very effective. - 15683

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