by George Alarcon
Acne is one of the world's most sought after cures. It strikes when you least expect it and has no true hold on age. People can develop acne in their early teens to late 40's. These plugged pores can effect the face, neck, back, chest, shoulders and even on the upper arms. Depending on the severity of the condition, it can be extremely disfiguring. Teens refer to acne as pimples, zits, and blackheads. So, it is understandable when it becomes an excess, it can be traumatic. Before seeking treatment with strong prescription drugs, try a more organic approach. For centuries, we have relied on nature's bounty of healing powers to relieve our ailments. So it is natural to turn there first. Think of treatment results as you would with antibiotics. If the strongest is applied first and fails, then there's nowhere to go.
There is no known cure for acne, thus in order to get rid of it one may have to substantially change his or her life (and even then, acne may pop up from time to time, life aint fair).
Clay masks are great for drawing out the oils. Clay is filled with minerals that open the pores, clean them out, and then shrink the pores. Keeping the skin clean is the primary key. This process is repeated until the skin finds a balance.
Getting regular exercise is another fantastic way to get rid of stress since it stimulates an endorphin release in the brain. Exercise consistently and soon you will find it hard not to exercise.
Also take a look at your vitamin intake. The wrong foods can cause outbreaks in your skin. Greasy foods, or foods filled with lots of acid are hard for your body to process and cleanse from your system. These foods can cause a surge of insulin which makes your body work harder and therefore creates more waste products. Excess insulin can also cause an increase in male hormones which leads to acne. Healthy foods loaded with B vitamins help to purge free radicals from the body keeping acne clear from your skin. Carrots and foods containing vitamin A are another healthy source of keeping the body clean.
Green tea is another new treatment that has come into play. Known for its rich antioxidant power, green tea plays a vital role in removing oils from those clogged pores. It does this by helping to keep oil production down.
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July 30 2009 | Acne | 2 Comments »
by Joelle Atifah
This essential oil has antibacterial properties and has been used for many decades for several skin conditions.Topical antibiotics like tea tree oil will kill bacteria on the skin's surface and stop inflammation. It does work for most people, but tea tree oil is not considered a miracle cure and can take longer to see results than some over-the-counter medications. If you read the reviews across the web, it gets mostly positive recommendations.
Tea tree oil has been shown that it can hinder and destroy microbes.It is speculated that because it can kill bacteria, it may help reduce acne by destroying Propionibacterium acnes, a bacteria that is associated with acne.This bacteria is very common and is usually not a problem. It's when the pores of the skin get plugged up with excess oils,that P.acnes can inflame the skin causing acne to form.
There are some over-the-counter products that contain 5% benzoyl peroxide with tea tree oil combined. I have talked to a few acne sufferers that have been using a alpha hydroxy lotion in the morning and a combined tea tree/benzoyl peroxide gel in the evening with great results. The alpha hydroxy lotion is used to help shed dead skin cells.
Tea tree oil products often have a very distinct smell. The major component of tea tree oil is a natural terpene. The word "terpene" comes from word turpentine which what the smell reminds me of.Other people have said it has that "camphor" smell to it.I have read a ton of people complain that their family members or partners don't like it.
When you first use the tea tree oil, it can cause dryness and irritation. If you bought it full strength, it should be diluted with water to about five percent strength before applying directly on the blemish or lesion. Pure tea tree oil is strong enough to cause severe skin irritations. You can use a small shot glass or a Dixie cup of water to mix in 3 or 4 drops of pure tea tree oil. Don't dilute it too much as there is the risk that it won't kill the bacteria and possibly cause the P.acnes bacteria to become resistant to treatment. Follow the package instructions carefully.
Some people can have allergic reactions to some of these products. Safety should be your first concern. Keep this stuff away from pets and children. It is toxic if swallowed! If your using any OTC product including tea tree oil for acne, and it is not helping,the best thing you can do is see a dermatologist as soon as possible. Don't keep trying every new product that comes along. Chronic acne left untreated properly, can lead to scarring and sometimes even affect a person mental state.There are different kinds of acne and they require different types of treatment.Using the wrong product or using it improperly can make acne worse. In fact, I would not recommend using any topical treatment (including tea tree oil) before consulting a certified dermatologist.
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