Natural Acne Treatments
By: Chris Chenoweth
Since the skin is the largest organ on the body and it supports
other internal organs with eliminating waste, one of the best
natural acne treatments is a healthy and nutritious diet. If you
are unhealthy inside it will be reflected in your skin. The old
adage, you are what you eat, is absolutely true.
Acne occurs when the natural oils that the skin creates clog the
pores of the skin. Normally acne is most common when puberty starts
and continues into the teenage years when the body is at its
busiest producing hormones. It can also afflict adults, especially
women, generally caused by hormonal changes and stress. Since acne
is a problem for people world wide, there are many forms of acne
treatments and acne products on the market.
I had severe acne when I was a teenager. I tried everything. None
of the over-the-counter acne products worked. In desperation, I
changed my diet of junk food and sodas to a healthy and nutritious
way of eating and drank lots of water. I never would have thought
that changing my diet would help my acne, but it did. My breakouts
occurred much less and were less severe. It was the best and only
treatment that ever worked for me.
The best anti-acne diet starts with lots and lots of water. Water
is very effective at eliminating toxins from the body and
delivering essential nutrients. Water alone does not remove acne
but when large quantities are taken internally on a daily basis, it
greatly aids the skin in healing itself and remaining healthy.
The diet should be based on whole, unprocessed foods. Try to eat at
least five servings of vegetables per day and at least one serving
of fruit or fruit juice, preferably unsweetened or naturally
sweetened.
(Hint: To make vegetables more palatable but still healthy, season
them with spices and/or lemon juice. Never use butter, sour cream,
or large amounts of salt.)
Red meat, refined sugar, white flour, strong coffee, candy and ice
cream should be avoided. Fried foods and high trans-fat products
like milk, cheese, margarine, and shortening should be
eliminated.
Some people find that chocolate, carbonated beverages, iodized
salt, shellfish, wheat and/or milk products can aggravate acne.
If changing your diet does not effectively help your acne, seek the
assistance of a dermatologist. He/she can offer additional options
for treating your acne.
Chris Chenoweth, author of the DO-IT-YOURSELF HOME, HEALTH & MONEY GUIDE, writes articles pertaining to diet and nutrition, health issues, household budgeting tips, and cooking.
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