A NATURAL APPROACH TO MANAGING ACNE

A NATURAL APPROACH TO MANAGING ACNE
BY: DR. RITA LOUISE
almost everyone has suffered from acne at one
time or another in his or her lives. it is
PRIMARILY A DISORDER OF THE SEBACEOUS GLAND
(glands in the skin that secrete an oily
substance) of the face, the neck and back. when
THE SEBACEOUS GLANDS BECOME CLOGGED WITH THE
oily substance they create, the accumulation
results in pimples. there are several forms of
ACNE, BUT THE MOST COMMON IS ACNE VULGARIS,
found primarily in adolescents.

THE EXACT CAUSE OF ACNE IS NOT KNOWN, BUT
factors that contribute to this condition
include heredity, oily skin and androgens.
ADDITIONAL FACTORS INCLUDE ALLERGIES, STRESS,
the use of certain drugs, nutritional
deficiencies, liver dysfunction, exposure to
INDUSTRIAL POLLUTANTS, COSMETICS AND THE MONTHLY
menstrual cycle.

IN ADDITION, THE SKIN FUNCTIONS TO ELIMINATE A
portion of the body's toxic waste by sweating.
if the body contains more toxins than the
KIDNEYS OR LIVER CAN EFFECTIVELY DISCHARGE, THE
skin takes over. in fact, some doctors call the
skin the 3rd kidney. as toxins escape through
THE SKIN, THEY CAN DISRUPT THE HEALTH AND
integrity of the skin, creating issues.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WELLNESS

note: some of these recommendations may take 2-4
WEEKS BEFORE ANY RESULTS OR IMPROVEMENTS ARE
experienced.

APPLY DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR (CAN BE DILUTED IF
too strong) to the face and affected areas.
allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes before
RINSING OFF WITH COOL WATER.

lemon or any citric fruit works great as a
NATURAL EXFOLIATE, REMOVING DEAD SKIN CELLS THAT
may clog the pours. as with the white vinegar,
apply the juice of a lemon (or desired citric
JUICE) TO THE FACE. ALLOW IT TO DRY FOR ABOUT 10
minutes, then rinse with cool water. you may
feel a mild sting or burn when the lemon juice
IS APPLIED. IF SO, DILUTING THE JUICE IS
acceptable.

INCREASE WATER CONSUMPTION. WATER HELPS FLUSH
toxin out and help transport nutrients in the
body.

eat a properly balanced diet to ensure proper
nutrition.

take a high quality multiple vitamin and mineral
supplement to make up for nutrients missing in
TODAY'S FOODS.

echinacea or oregon grape can be used to boost
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND FIGHT ACNE-CAUSING
bacteria.

DANDELION, BURDOCK OR RED CLOVER CAN HELP TO
keep the liver clear of toxic overload.

HERBAL COMBINATIONS SUCH AS NATURES SUNSHINE'S
ayurvedic skin detox and bp-x can also be used
to cleanse and detoxify the liver and reduce
ACNE.

historically, large quantities of vitamin a have
BEEN SUCCESSFULLY USED TO TREAT SEVERE ACNE.
large amounts, however, can be toxic and should
be used when working with your health care
PROVIDER.

consider adding additional zinc to your diet.
ZINC AIDS IN THE HEALING OF TISSUES AND ASSISTS
in preventing scarring. it is also important for
the body in resisting infection and
INFLAMMATION.

to clear and heal the skin, try a homeopathic
ACNE REMEDY. IT CAN HELP TO DRY UP PIMPLES &
prevent future outbreaks

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