Acne – Associated Content
Natural Methods for Treating Acne Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder characterized by pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Acne affects about 80% of people between the ages of 12-35, to some degree. Acne can have severe effects on its sufferers, including emotional stress and low self-esteem.
Acne often arises at puberty, when hormone production go into overdrive. These hormones stimulate the production of oils which often become trapped in pores, causing blemishes. Sebum is an oily skin lubricant which is produces from these hormones. When sebum combine with skin pigments and block the pores, blackheads occur. Whiteheads appear when sebum fills scales below the surface of the skin.
Factors that contribute to acne include heredity, oily skin, monthly menstrual cycles, imbalance of hormones, and overabundance of yeast (candidiasis). Allergies, stress, use of certain drugs (steroids, oral contraceptives), and exposure to environmental pollutants can also be factors in acne.
The skin is the largest organ in the body. Eliminating toxic waste from the body through sweating is one of its major functions. An overly toxic body, due to improper functioning of the liver and/ or kidney, is often a major cause of acne.
Nutrients for Curing Acne
Acidophilus Dosage: as recommended on labelReplenishes essential “good” bacteria to reduce outbreaks of acne.
Chromium picolinate Dosage: as recommended on labelHelps to reduce infections of the skin and acne.Flaxseed Oil or Evening Primrose Oil Dosage: as recommended on labelSupplies needed gamma-lineolic acid to keep skin soft and smooth. Repairs tissues and dissolves fatty deposits that block pores and cause acne.Potassium Dosage: 99 mg dailyAcne has been associated with potassium deficiency.
Vitamin A with Betatine Dosage: as recommended on labelStrengthens skin tissue and acts as an antioxidant.
Vitamin B Complex Dosage: 100 mg of each major B vitamin 3 times dailyThe anti-stress vitamin, aids in healthy skin tone.
Vitamin C with bioflavanoids Dosage: as recommended on labelEnhances immune system and reduces inflammation.
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