Natural Remedies For Acne
May 5th 2008 09:20
Acne is the most common skin problem striking teenagers, often occurs between 12 and 24 years old. It's main features are blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, inflamed and infected nodules, sacs, and cysts. They occur where the sebaceous glands are most numerous, in the face, neck, chest, and back.
The Natural Remedies Encyclopedia has some tips for the natural healing of acne :
1. Cleanliness is important. Keep the skin washed and clean. Keep the infected area free of all oils. Wash or pat the face with lemon juice 3 times a day. Shampoo the hair frequenty.
2. Do not squeeze the spots. Blackheads must be removed with a specially designed instrument and not with picking by the fingers. Keep hands clean and avoid touching the face.
3. Wash the pillowcase regularly in chemical-free detergents (no added colors or fragrances).
4. Get early morning sun on the face daily. Get fresh air and exercise daily, and plenty of rest to eliminate toxins.
5. Avoid irritating the skin. Avoid clothing which rubs against the affected areas. Do not hold a telephone against your check for long periods. keep your hair from your face, so hair oil and bacteria will not be deposited on the skin.
6. Avoid stress : for it can cause hormonal changes.
7. Avoid oral or topical steroids. They will worsen the problem.
8. Men should shave with a blade and in the direction of hair growth. Shavers can cause scarring.
9. Drink 6 glasses of pure water daily.
10. Increase raw vegetables intake.
The Natural Remedies Encyclopedia has some tips for the natural healing of acne :
1. Cleanliness is important. Keep the skin washed and clean. Keep the infected area free of all oils. Wash or pat the face with lemon juice 3 times a day. Shampoo the hair frequenty.
2. Do not squeeze the spots. Blackheads must be removed with a specially designed instrument and not with picking by the fingers. Keep hands clean and avoid touching the face.
3. Wash the pillowcase regularly in chemical-free detergents (no added colors or fragrances).
4. Get early morning sun on the face daily. Get fresh air and exercise daily, and plenty of rest to eliminate toxins.
5. Avoid irritating the skin. Avoid clothing which rubs against the affected areas. Do not hold a telephone against your check for long periods. keep your hair from your face, so hair oil and bacteria will not be deposited on the skin.
6. Avoid stress : for it can cause hormonal changes.
7. Avoid oral or topical steroids. They will worsen the problem.
8. Men should shave with a blade and in the direction of hair growth. Shavers can cause scarring.
9. Drink 6 glasses of pure water daily.
10. Increase raw vegetables intake.
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