Natural acne treatments are safe, often effective alternatives to over-the-counter pharmaceutical treatments. They do not tend to be as harsh and usually contain soothing components that assist the skin to heal.
We often don’t think of our skin as an organ, but it is actually the largest organ in our bodies. The skin helps the body get rid of toxins. One of the best acne treatments is a diet that supports this process. If your liver is working optimally and your bowels are moving regularly, then your skin is less likely to be used to eliminate waste.
Certain foods are particularly helpful for eliminating waste. Apples and psyllium husks are excellent as they contain fibers that help remove waste from the bowel. Beetroot is also a blood cleanser and helps the liver work more effectively. Generally speaking, a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables is very beneficial for acne sufferers. It is also very important to drink plenty of clean water to clean the blood and help the body to flush out toxins. It is very important to avoid fast and processed foods.
Here are five dietary tips to help you overcome acne:
- Include foods in your diet that contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines and ground flaxseeds. If you cannot do this, make sure you take a good essential fatty acid supplement.
- Drink eight large glasses of water every day to flush out toxins and support your body’s healing and repair activities.
- Vitamins A, B, C and E along with zinc and chromium are important inclusions for reducing and preventing acne.
- Do not eat fried foods, refined sugar, and trans-fat products such as all milk products, margarine, and any hydrogenated vegetable oils.
- Certain foods and drinks are known to aggravate acne and should be limited or avoided entirely if acne worsens after consuming them. These include chocolate, caffeine, carbonated beverages, wheat products, milk products, shellfish and iodized salt.
As well as a healthy diet, natural acne treatments can use herbal remedies to help cleanse internal body organs and supply them with nutrients. An advantage of natural acne treatments is that they are generally less expensive than chemical agents and without the side effects common to pharmaceutical treatments. These treatments can be very effective and achieve lasting results.
Most natural acne treatments are based on plant extracts that can work internally or externally, depending on the product. Successful natural acne treatments contain ingredients such as tea tree oil, grape seed oil, calendula, aloe vera and vitamin E. Natural products are designed to heal the root cause of the acne rather than simply focusing on clearing the symptoms. By healing the cause of the acne, future outbreaks are prevented.
Blood purifying herbs such as burdock, red clover and Echinacea are effective liver detoxifiers and boost the immune system. They are also antibacterial. Consequently they can be very helpful in overcoming acne.
Far infrared saunas are very good for detoxifying through the skin. Therefore if the acne is a result of skin detoxification a far infrared sauna can assist with the process and hasten the healing process of the acne.
Cold water compresses of lavender and tea tree oil are very beneficial for reducing the bacterial load on the skin and healing skin lesions and are therefore an effective adjunct to any natural acne treatment.
There are many effective and inexpensive, natural treatments for acne. However, without a healthy lifestyle, all the natural treatments in the world will be of little use. A natural and healthy diet, free of de-natured processed foods, is the first step of any workable natural treatment plan for acne. Once this is in place, you can use a selection of natural remedies to support your body in becoming well and defeating acne permanently.