Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Acne Treatments - Home Remedies for Acne

By Tom Michaels


For mild acne it may well be worth trying some easy home treatments or Proactiv Solution for acne when examining alternative acne

treatments.

In cases of grim acne the guidance of a doctor or dermatological doctor ought to be sought but even then, with

their authorization and provided there aren't any contra-indications, you can supplement prescribed treatments with

some of these home treatments for acne. Just be certain to check with your health practitioner first.

Keep Your Body Hydrated

This suggests drinking a minimum of 6 glasses of water a day. Keeping the body hydrated

allows poisons to be flushed thru all organs, including the skin. Reducing toxins in the body removes a burden

on the immune reaction enabling it to concentrate on fighting the acne and the associated contagions.

Echinacea

This herb is known to support the body's natural immunological system, bolstering it and its capability to

fight bacteria and poisons.

Manuka Honey

Produced in New Zealand by bees collecting pollen from the manuka bush, this honey is reputed to

have anti-bacterial, healing features. Used as a facial or as a topical spot treatment it'll soften and

remove dead skin layers while acting to kill bacteria.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A in the form of retinoids forms the basis of many acne prescription medicines so it is not

difficult to see why a supplement will help in the war against acne. Vitamin A is a fat soluble

vitamin and any extra isn't excreted by the body, for this reason levels must be monitored carefully to

prevent them becoming harmful; one to talk with your GP.

Zinc

An antioxidising agent that also speeds up the healing process and has antimicrobe properties. It may be worth

taking a zinc supplement in the form of zinc picolinate though it's very important not to surpass the recommended

daily allowances.

Skin Brushing

Anything you can do to release poisons from the body and unlock the immunity mechanism, is a good

thing. Dry skin brushing (not over acne-prone areas) acts as an exfoliant. Exfoliating allows poisons to be more

effectively excreted thru the skin. Follow this with a salt bath to help removal of toxins from tissues. And don't forget

the importance of water intake and you can do a lot to support your body's natural defence mechanisms.

Liver De-tox

The skin and the liver are the organs that are accountable for junking toxins from the

body. If the liver is wrestling it'll have no option except to release poisons into the body which then

accumulate in the subsequent type of defence - the skin. Support the effective working of the liver with a milk

thistle supplement and cut back the poison burden on the skin.

These are just a few easy ideas, you can play around with, to support your body's natural healing

capabilities. The acne treatments you try will rely on the seriousness of your condition but these ideas for

home remedies for acne, if used reasonably, can improve the symptoms and may even help to heal the underlying

cause.




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