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Acne is a common
disorder of the oil glands in the skin characterized
by the recurring formation of blackheads,
whiteheads, and pimples. Acne occurs primarily on
the face and sometimes on the back, shoulders,
chest, and arms. The incidence of acne is greatest
during puberty and adolescence, when hormones
influencing the secretion of the oil glands in the
skin are at
their peak level of activity.
The exact cause of
acne is not known, but factors that contribute to
this skin condition include heredity, oily skin, and
androgens. Other factors are allergies, stress, the
use of certain drugs (especially steroids, lithium,
oral contraceptives, and certain antiepileptic
drugs); over-consumption of junk food, saturated
fats, hydrogenated fats, and animal products;
nutritional deficiencies; exposure to industrial
pollutants (machine oils, coal tar derivatives,
chlorinated hydrocarbons); the use of cosmetics;
monthly menstrual cycles; and over-washing or
repeated rubbing of the skin.
Proper nutrition and
skin cleanliness, together with adequate rest,
exercise, fresh air, and sunlight, are helpful in
the treatment of acne. An excess of oxalic acid
found in chocolate, cocoa, spinach, and rhubarb may
inhibit the body's absorption of calcium. Calcium
helps maintain the acid-alkali balance of the blood
necessary for a clear complexion.
One of the very best,
and natural herbal treatments for acne, is a product
called
Acnezine. The
Acnezine
solution
is a revolutionary acne skin care system formulated
to treat acne from the inside-out. The
Acnezine
Solution is not just another topical acne treatment
product. It is an entire skin care management system
that finds the source of your acne and not only
heals the blemishes you have, but also treats future
outbreaks that you don't even see yet. Most acne
products available today only treat blemishes that
you already have, without helping your skin prevent
more from forming. This can lead to frustrating and
costly efforts. Acnezine provides
antioxidants that can help eliminate the free
radicals that may cause mild acne.
Mild to Moderate acne
can be difficult to control. Even after blemishes
disappear, you must continue to use an effective
acne treatment to keep new blemishes from forming.
Acnezine
uses several different ingredients
in one system to heal the skin blemishes you have now and
help keep new ones from forming.
Other herbal remedies
that help in the treatment of acne are:
A poultice using chaparral, dandelion, and yellow
dock root can be applied directly to the areas of
the skin with acne.
Lavender, red clover, and strawberry leaves can be
used as a steam sauna for the face. Lavender kills
germs and stimulates new skin cell growth.
Tea tree oil is a
natural antibiotic and antiseptic. Dab full strength
tea tree oil on acne areas 3 times a day. Tea tree
oil soap also works well.
Other beneficial
herbs include alfalfa, cayenne (capsicum), dandelion
root, echinacea, and yellow dock root.
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