Acne isn't just an adolescent problem - it's also widespread among the older generation. Your skin becomes irritated when its pores are blocked and when the sebaceous glands manufacture excessive oil. Whiteheads, blackheads and pimples crop up when oil combines with dead skin cells that are continually being shed.
It is believed that what you eat and/or what you don't eat can ultimately cause acne. That is because the skin requires nutrients to stay healthy. If you are not eating healthy, vitamin rich food, your skin will start to show it. A great natural means of preventing skin problems such as acne is to ensure that you exercise, drink lots of water, consume fresh produce, and limit your consumption of coffee, tea and alcohol.
Sometimes, because of hormonal imbalances or other problems, the skin develops problems no matter what precautions you take. You don't have to purchase expensive products to get great results in clearing your skin.
Try these home remedies for clearer skin:
* Aloe Vera - The juice or gel found in the aloe vera plant helps to heal skin problems such as acne. Use twice a day to reduce scarring and as a skin cleanser.
* Apple Cider Vinegar - It's the acid in apple cider vinegar that works to keep your skin pores clear. It can also eliminate bacteria and get rid of excessive oil on your skin.
* Brewer's Yeast - Sprinkle a teaspoon or two of brewer's yeast on your morning hot or cold cereal to keep your skin clear and put a stop to the buildup of bacteria that causes acne. Chromium is a major ingredient in brewer's yeast, and this mineral helps to manage how your body processes sugar.
* Egg Whites - Apply egg whites to your skin just like a facial mask. Wait several minutes, and rinse off with water. Egg whites are an excellent, all natural astringent treatment.
* Green Tea - Green tea can be very helpful in thwarting an acne flare up due to its antioxidant properties. These antioxidants attack free radicals in your system that can damage your skin's tissues and cells, without unpleasant side effects.
* Oatmeal - Has long been used for skin irritations because it draws oil and impurities from the skin. Apply cooked and cooled oatmeal to the face as a mask for about fifteen minutes and then wash off with water.
Acne is a painful and sometimes embarrassing condition that can cause issues of low self-esteem and loss of self-confidence. You likely won't feel at all sociable when you have an obvious acne outbreak. Your tendency might be to stay in the house, soothing your down feelings with fattening food and self pity.
As an alternative, try indulging your body by testing a few of the tips above. There are many other natural products and treatments for acne which are safe for your skin. You don't necessarily need to purchase pricey products that might just make your problem worse instead of better.
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Kim Archer writes about women's wellness. She is publisher of The Internet Spa, where you'll find up-to-date information to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
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