Monday, August 13, 2007

HOW TO GET RID OF ACNE

Just as our eyes are said be the windows to our souls,our skin can be considered the reflection of our inner health.Our skin is a mirror of what 's going on below the surface.To have clear,radiant and glowing skin on the outside,you have to start by cleansing the body from inside.Acne is believed to be due to hormonal imbalance in the body.This usually leads to overactivity of the sebeceous glands,blocked pores and inflammation.Whilst treating the skin externally may temporarily reduce the symptoms ,the problems may be driven deeper if we do not treat its roof.For our skin to be healthy and clear, it is important to keep the detoxification and elimination system running smoothly for this is how the body eliminates toxins and impurities.To enjoy healthy and clear skin,add these herbs into your daily supplementations:BURDOCK(arctium lappa)ECHINACEA(echinacea purpurea)SARSAPARILLA(smilax officinalis)CELANDINE(chelidonium majus)MARIGOLD(calendula officinalis)REDCLOVER(trifolium pretense)These all herbs helps to cleanse the skin from inside,promoting smooth supple skin that indicates good health and well bieng.They are useful in management of acne,boils,skin blemishes and other skin problems.
Now shifting to the other ways to get rid of acnes ,the method includes natural,home remedies,through allopathy and alternative therapy such as homeopathy,acupuncture,naturopathy etc.
Natural method consist of taking utter care of sanitation habits.In the evening remove all traces of makeup with a cleansing cream.Use a mild skin tonic.The tonic will improve the circulation and texture of the skin.Remember to wash your face everynight and cleaning the clog pores will help skin to breathe properly.Furthur applying a moisturiser consisting essence of aloevera or treetea oil will help skin to fight with acne producing bacterias.
Diet is also of vital importance and no skin can be healthy without proper nutrition.Try to avoid too much of carbohydrate ,sugar,fried and greasy foods,cakes and alcohol which can cause blemishes and blotchiness on skin's surface.Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.The skin needs vitamins.VitaminA aids circulation and a lack of it shows in drying,scaliness and a weakness of the epidermis.VitaminB is recommended by many dieticians to clear the skin spots .VitaminC is necessary to purify and vitalize the blood stream.VitaminE makes the skin look more youthful.Drinking sufficient water(atleast 8 glasses a day) improves the complexion and also helps in getting rid of acne.
Homemade remedies can also do wonders on the skin making it more clear and radiant.They are inexpensive and serve the purpose also and easily available in the house.Though they take long in serving the purpose yet they are very popular.Various oils also helps in curing acne such as rose hip seed oil, lavender, sandalwood and primrose oil. Some homemade recipies are:- Applying eggwhite can cure acne and even helps in tightening the skin-Everynight just apply lotion made of glycerine,rosewater and lemon juice.It can also helps in elimination of acne and improving the complexion.-Applying the paste of mint leaves is also helpful.-Ice, the most inexpensive treatment, is also there to cure the irritation of acne. -Toothpaste, which can be found in almost every home, is also considered a good home cure for acne problem. One can apply it on the affected area and then leave it overnight, and in the morning you might get up without the pimple. To avoid red spots on your skin, avoid popping or squeezing the pimples, as it helps in spreading the bacteria, which makes the breakout even more prominent and look bad on your skin. So get rid of these pimples through proper treatment.
If the situation still aggrevates then consult the dermatologist and also can start the allopathic treatment of taking antibiotics,applying steriods etc.

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