Category: Acne

I have suffered from acne minor to severe throughout my whole life. I would like to share the useful information I have found on free natural prevention and treatment of acne. Here’s 80 tips of free natural acne prevention and treatment. All ideas can be done with items found around the house for free. Let’s go ahead and begin the list. Note the tips are in no particular order of importance.
1.) Change your pillowcase every night. This prevents build ups of oil on your pillowcase and face.
2.) Pure Aloe Vera from a plant can be effective to acne in any stage. Put only a small amount on the needed area. A rejuvenating gel can be found inside the Aloe Vera plant using a knife or fork.
3.) Keep hair and hair products away from your face. Another way to prevent oils to your face.
4.) Limit your milk and dairy consumption as it can in some cases cause acne. Heavy milk drinkers should drink half the normally consumed.
5.) By sleeping on your back you can further prevent oils to your face. This is good to follow with changing your sheets and pillowcase.
6.) Keeping your hands away from your face and/or washing your hands frequently.
7.) Wash your face and shower right after exercise of any kind. Even if it’s light to moderate activity you should still clean yourself proceeding.
8.) Women can limit the amount of makeup. Some makeup can cause acne or other facial problems. Women should never wear makeup to bed. Lipstick is also known to cause acne as well.
9.) Hats can improve the chances of getting acne to the forehead and face. The common spread of oil through people sharing hats.
10.) Smoking cigarettes is associated with acne and breakouts. If cancer wasn’t a reason already to quit smoking.
11.) Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc and Selenium are important nutrients in preventing and fighting acne. Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium being antioxidants.
12.) Some people who suffer from acne try Acupuncture to strengthen the liver and relieve inflammation.
13.) Don’t squeeze or irritate the pimple. Be patient as the inflammation will go down and finally disappear. Excessive irritation can cause scarring or more acne due to a spread of oils.
14.) Washing your face between 2-3 times a day is the correct amount.
15.) Hydrate yourself by drinking roughly 8-10 glasses of water a day. Hotter days may be more.
16.) Foods high in Carbohydrates can increase acne by half. That’s not saying to eliminate Carbohydrates completely.
17.) I have put toothpaste on my pimples in the past. Don’t use the gel kind of toothpaste. Leave the toothpaste on the pimple until you don’t feel a tingling sensation anymore. Using the toothpaste too frequently can cause irritation. Also, people who leave it on too long can have blemishes burned.
18.) Most people limit the amount of refined sugars and oily foods to prevent further breakouts. Some people believe that oily foods and sweets don’t cause acne. That assumption is false.
19.) Egyptians used wet strawberry leaves to improve their complexion.
20.) Eating more servings of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds can provide your body with the adequate nutrients, minerals and vitamins for preventing/treating acne.
21.) Try reducing stress by avoiding stressful environments. Some stressful situations are unavoidable in which you can use other tips in preventing acne.
22.) Coffee and soda drinkers should drink less caffeine to prevent or reduce blemishes.
23.) The high levels of hormones in Red Meat is linked to causing acne. Red Meat consumed in moderation will not increase growth of acne.
24.) Compressed Lavender and Lavender oil can be effective applied directly to the blemish or trouble area.
25.) Eating lamb, light turkey meat, oysters, sardines, crab, shrimp, snapper, cod, halibut, tuna, and salmon can be effective against acne. All these food products contain Selenium.
26.) Replace all bad oils with healthy oils like extra virgin olive oil.
27.) Drinking green tea can be positive for the skin because of antioxidants.
28.) Understand that natural hormones cause stress. By reducing stress anyone can reduce minor blemishes or breakouts. Working out or finding other outlets to reduce stress. Eating oily, fat or sweet food to compensate is not acceptable for acne.
29.) Never pinch or scrape the skin with your fingernail. This can cause minor bleeding and bruising. This can extend the length of acne.
30.) Dandruff can also be associated with acne. You may reduce acne indirectly by using dandruff specialized shampoos. Head and Shoulders is a good example product.
31.) People who don’t exercise enough are also more likely to have acne or breakouts. Even 2-3 light to moderate workouts a week walking or running is positive in fighting acne.
32.) For sensitive skin with minor blemishes you can apply a honey mask twice a week. It feels gentle on the skin. The application will not feel as much sensation as the toothpaste application to the blemishes or face.
33.) Chromium supplements can be known for preventing breakouts and treating blemishes. Chromium is the ingredient in some weight loss supplements.
34.) Another positive vegetable is Carrots for Vitamin A. The nutrients in Carrots can be known to prevent acne and repair current blemishes. All varieties of Carrots are effective with fighting and preventing acne.
35.) People who get a lack a sleep are also known to get more acne or breakouts. A full night sleep is a good prevention with acne.
36.) I would avoid surgical treatment of acne for many reasons. Two main reasons because it’s expensive and can leave permanent scarring.
37.) Avoid MSG at all cost if you suffer from acne. It may make food recipes taste delicious but it’s terrible for your skin. Examples of fast food chains high in MSG are KFC, McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Arbys.
38.) Try to avoid spots with high humidity prevent breakouts. A very dry face can produce acne much more rapidly than a moist face.
39.) Let your face dry without a towel. A towel can transport acne causing oils and bacteria to the face.
40.) By using nose strips you can improve the removal of blackheads.
41.) Tanning can make any skin oily spurring the growth of acne. Try to avoid tanning completely. Sun burn is also harmful to the skin in regards to acne production. Use the appropriate sunblock if absolutely necessary.
42.) To follow on number 41. Some Sunblock can make the skin oily. Research your sunblock to fight the sun appropriately and stay oil free.
43.) It takes two months for acne to heal completely. Be patient and don’t agitate the blemishes in any way. Aloe can speed up this two month span to possibly a month and a half.
44.) Never use alcohol wipes or pads to clean your face. This can easily increase breakouts and blemishes by making your skin oily.
45.) Some people have said that Tea Tree Oil has helped repair bad skin. This should be used as a treatment than a prevention tip.
46.) People who wear glasses or sunglasses should frequently wash them to prevent the spread of oil.
47.) Making regular visits to the Dermatologist can reduce your blemishes as well. Who can prescribe a better cure than a Dermatologist?
48.) To destroy bad bacteria in your body take prebiotics and probiotics. They will help build good bacteria. Acne is composed of bad bacteria absorbed in the body. The goal to destroy the unwanted bad bacteria.
49.) Two Tea Bags mixed with Basil leaves applied with a cotton ball is shown to be an effective natural acne remedy. It’s effective for some people and others it’s not. It’s worth a try because the mixture doesn’t irritate the skin. It’s also free and natural.
50.) A person should acknowledge if they have bad acne genes. If so, they should take further preventative measures against breakouts.
51.) The following fruit are effective in preventing and treating acne: Apples, Apricots, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Cherries, Cantaloupes, Figs, Grapes, Mango, Oranges, Peaches, Pineapple, Pumpkins, Watermelons. All essential vitamins and nutrients necessary for healthy skin.
52.) This following tip is directed toward women. Understanding that starting and stopping birth control can change acne patterns. Knowledge is a good step in prevention of acne. Some women also believe that using birth control can help reduce or prevent further acne.
53.) Milk and Cheese can trigger back acne. Some people suffer from it more than others. You can help prevent and fight it by maintain good hygiene.
54.) Try a natural tomato mask left on for half an hour. Then follow by washing away with cold water. A natural home acne remedy.
55.) You can kill acne causing bacteria by using honey mixed with lemon juice on your face.
56.) Oatmeal Mask can be used to fight and prevent acne. First, cook the Oatmeal and let it cool. Then, construct a mask around the trouble areas.
57.) Soak lettuce leaves in water and use the water to cleanse your acne.
58.) You can fight acne with equal parts lime juice and rose water, Similar to the honey mixture.
59.) Cut a potato into several circular pieces. You can then use those circular potato pieces to reduce acne scars.
60.) Lemon juice and egg white are known to help acne scars. Pineapple juice and pieces rubbed against acne scars also help reduce appearance of acne scars over time.
61.) The skin most of all needs water to help repair acne scars. Drink water and wash your face if you have acne scars visible.
62.) Do Not try to pop pimples inside the nose or ear. It’s difficult is get all the bacteria spread in the space of the nose and ear. The spread can usually make the pimple feel worse or get infected. Be patient with the pimple even though it may itch or slightly hurt.
63.) A natural supplement called Guggul can be effective with those suffering from oily skin and acne. It has also been referred to as Commiphora Mukul. For centuries this resin of the Guggul tree has been used in India for natural remedies.
64.) Acknowledge there’s no proven reliable and effective treatment against Acne Rosacea. Good hygiene and more specifically positive skin care is a good preventative measure to take.
65.) To expand on #8 for Women. Another preventative step to take is not wearing oily cosmetics at all or on rare occasion. Cosmetics in general trap the pores creating acne. Also, try using less oily cosmetic products.
65.) You will see Benzoyl Peroxide as common ingredient in many acne medication. The concentration is commonly in 2.5,% 5% and 10%. If your skin has a higher tolerance to the lower concentrations, increase to 10%. Benzoyl Peroxide works by removing dead skin and fighting acne bacteria. Check your acne products for this ingredient.
66.) Having a bad thyroid, hyperactive or hypoactive thyroid can contribute to increased acne growth. Follow a proper diet and take proper medication for diagnosed thyroid conditions to help fight acne.
67.) Being in a comfortable temperature environment between 60-80 is good for skin. Overly hot temperatures can dry or burn the face. Damaging effects to the skin can also be said for below freezing temperatures.
68.) Some people don’t shave with care. You can spread bacteria by shaving directly over acne. Some people often overlook this prevention tip. Also, some men accidentally shave over unseen acne on the neck or side of face. Everybody should be more careful in shaving in the future.
69.) Shea Butter can be a powerful aid in fighting and preventing acne. It’s origins are from the Karite Nut Tree and provides acne fighting qualities in the form of Shea Butter.
70.) White Willow Bark is known is unclog pores and fight acne. The powerful acne fighting ingredient inside White Willow Bark is salicylic acid.
71.) Sulfur has also been used since the 1800’s to de-clog pores and fight acne causing bacteria. This is sometimes seen in acne products today.
72.) Try to be more active if you are feeling depressed. Lowering stress is beneficial in treating acne.
73.) A combination of honey, water and crushed up aspirin can be applied to acne. The solution can fight bacteria on the surface. It can be applied to minor and medium cases but is most effective with severe acne.
74.) Wash gym equipment after you and other people are done. A lot of acne bacteria can be transferred through sweat. Plus for hygiene and common courtesy we should clean the gym equipment after use.
75.) Another natural remedy is a combination of water, baking soda and a tiny bit of sea salt. This can be an acne fighting agent when directly applied.
76.) For a combination of several ideas of honey, mango and lemon. A mixture that should fight severe acne when directly applied. After a few minutes this should be washed away with cold water.
77.) Lower Banana consumption to prevent breakouts. Eat the fruits recommended in #51.
78.) Try to replace wheat/grain pasta with potato pasta. The body will process the potatoes much easier and help your skin in the process.
79.) Instead of Blue Cheese, Ranch, Honey Mustard or Thousand Island dressing use Vinegar as a replacement. All types of Vinegar can be effective in curing body acne. Some types of creamy salad dressings may increase breakouts and calorie intake.
80.) If worse come to worse please visit a doctor. They are trained professionals there to help you.
The best natural acne cure in any situation though is letting the skin repair itself. The face can repair itself quickly internally and externally through patience. Hopefully this list helped you learn something on acne prevention and treatment.

Perhaps you have pondered strategies to prevent or slow down acne outbreaks, but have yet to be successful in this endeavor. The good news is that there is truly an easy method to get rid of acne fast, along with eliminating new blemishes from forming.

This article includes a variety of tips and hints to help you in your acne prevention endeavors. However, before we dive into this arena, I’m going to lay a little bit of a foundation as it relates to a few fundamental truths concerning this skin disease.

As you have probably already discovered, numerous acne treatment options have appeared on the acne eradication and prevention front. As an esthetician, I think I have had some involvement with just about everything on the market in order to try to help individuals eradicate his or her acne.

What I have concluded, is that the majority of quality acne treatment products do provide some degree of help or relief, however, the majority of these acne solutions do not factor in a person’s skin type.

For example, a person with oily acneic skin needs an entirely different treatment plan than a person with dry skin who has acne. This will certainly have an impact upon how a person’s skin responds or reacts to a product, along with the eventual outcome.

The bottom line in acne eradication and prevention is that there is no one-size fits all, so to speak. However, there are certain things that anyone can do who has acne, which will cause acneic skin to have a positive response regardless of your skin type and regardless of the severity of the acne.

Acne And Diet

The medical profession is slowly closing the loophole concerning the link between acne and diet. If what we consume can have a negative effect on the health of our body in terms of high cholesterol or heart disease, just to name a couple of health issues, then why would one think it has no bearing or contributes to the cause of acne. We are what we eat and a diet that consists of nothing but sugars, processed foods, soda, and junk food will eventually reflect a picture of ill-health.

Acne And Stress

There is a definite correlation between acne and stress, just as there is a correlation between your body’s health and stress. When the body is stressed, the adrenaline soars, which in turn can lead to acne outbreaks.

The jury is divided as to whether stress causes acne to occur, or if stress just makes existing acne worse. Either way it is not a good situation and the end result is an increase in the oil production, which ultimately clogs the pores and causes the breakouts.

Here are a few examples of stress, which results from emotional situations:

The death or health of a loved one.
Anxiety stemming from an upcoming test, job interview, wedding, or other big event.
Living in an abusive relationship.
Being overworked and under appreciated.

Here are a few examples of stress, which results from physical situations:

Lack of sleep.
Smoking or drug abuse.
Sedentary lifestyle – living the life of a slug.
Over-exercising. Too much of a good thing can have a negative impact.

HOW DO I GET RID OF ACNE FAST?

Easily, if you are willing to make a few lifestyle changes.

Drink plenty of water to flush the body of toxins.
Eat a balanced diet consisting of lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains and healthy proteins.
Take a food-based multi-vitamin each day to insure your body receives the necessary nutrition it requires.
Get a minimum of 8 hours sleep each night, however, if your body requires more, then adjust your schedule in order to sleep longer.
Your body will purify and heal itself while sleeping. Strive to reduce and/or eliminate the stress in your life.
Strive to live a life of balance. For example, you don’t want to be sedentary, but at the same time, you don’t want to be exercising all day.
Kick the bad habits like smoking, drugs, and excess alcohol consumption.

The truth is, you can get rid of acne fast if you know exactly what to do. In addition to the above, check out the resource box below to learn how you can start getting control of your acne.

Vitamin A is not just essential for the health of eyes, but also good for your acne treatment. Maybe only a few of us know that deficiency of vitamin A can cause acne. Vitamin A itself can be found in carrots, bananas, orange, egg yolk and milk. You can also find this Vitamin in animal-based food such as cheese, egg, milk, etc. Keep reading to find more about benefit of Vitamin A for acne treatment.

Benefit of Vitamin A for acne treatment:

a. Natural inhibitor to sebaceous glands.

When your body has enough amount of this vitamin, it will be an inhibitor to sebaceous glands. And the result, production of sebum will be much reduced. As we know, sebum and dead skin cell contribute to cause acne.

b. Antioxidant.

– Vitamin A is very helpful to control acne formation and to improve your skin health and to get rid toxin out of your body.
– This vitamin has a very powerful anti oxidant that gets rid of oxidative stress which is caused by free radicals.

c. Vitamin A helps face pores remove dead skin cell.

d. Vitamin A regulates the production of oil that blocks the face pores.

However, there are things that you should note:

a. Zinc is needed to absorb Vitamin A and help it prevent acne.

b. The daily value of Vitamin A for an adult is 5000 IU. Over dose Vitamin A can cause menstrual problem, liver toxicity, dizziness, vomiting headaches, and nausea.

c. Don’t combine Vitamin A medications with other acne cream since it can lead to dryness.

d. Don’t take vitamin A supplement orally if you are pregnant.

e. Beside Vitamin A, don’t forget to include minerals, Vitamin E, omega, and other nutrition in your diet plan to prevent acne.

Naturopathy’ or ‘natural medicine’ is a largely pseudoscientific approach said to ‘assist nature’ that is ‘support the body’s own innate capacity to achieve optimal health’ and ‘facilitate the body’s inherent healing mechanisms’.

Naturopathic medicine is very safe, natural therapy with services of different alternative therapies. The age old philosophy of naturopathic medicine is based on six important principles which have their roots is Indian [Ayurveda], Chinese [Traditional Chinese medicine], Native American and Greek [Hippocratic] cultures.

The following are the six principles of naturopathic therapy.

1- The healing power of nature naturopathy is basically the body’s inherent ability to treat itself

2- Identify and treat the cause naturopathy believes in finding the underlying cause rather than eliminating it

3- First do no harm naturopathy uses methods and medicines to reduce the further harmful effects

4- Doctor as a teacher naturopathy educates patients and emphasizes self responsibility

5- Treat the whole person naturopathy treats all aspects of body that is physical, mental, emotional and spiritual

6- Prevention is better than cure naturopathy prevents the formation of disease into more severe condition

Although acne seems to be a disorder of skin oil glands, naturopathic philosophy is best suited for diagnosis and treatment of acne.

Naturopathic diagnosis is the best approach for identification of acne and this could be attributed to the following beneficial reasons

– It will help the patient to identify the cause of acne and also help in specific treatment for acne symptoms

– It will help in revealing the underlying conditions that impede body’s ability to function normally

– It will help to determine the proper assessment tools which are most helpful in establishing a treatment strategy specific to patient’s health

– It will help to identify and treat the underlying root cause of acne and avoid further damages to skin

– It will be a comprehensive treatment plan with range of complementary and alternative therapies.

A naturopathic doctor or health care provider will take a complete history of the patient that includes skin care, cosmetic use, diet, factors triggering flare-ups, medications used, occupational and environmental exposures, prior treatment and an examination of the face, chest and other blemishes, lesions and scars. This assessment is oriented towards the determining what is impeding patients body’s ability to function normally.

As far as naturopathic treatment for acne is concerned, from a naturopathic view point acne is an external manifestation of an internal imbalance. Nutrition is the key to treating acne. In 420 BC Hippocrates, the father of medicine said let food be your medicine and medicine be your food’.

The poor quality foods eaten by an individual clogs the pores and attracts bacteria however with consumption of better quality foods the sebaceous glands get all of the nutrients and are bound to produce good quality oil which flows well and nourishes the skin.

In nutrition, a high protein, low carbohydrate diet including vegetables, sea weeds, fish (salmon, sardines, and trouts), whole grains, sprouts and fruits is advisable and avoiding all fried foods, dairy products, processed foods, junk foods, sugar, margarine, nut butters, citrus except [lemon juice] and caffeine is suggested.

In addition, consumption of plenty of water everyday is beneficial; water helps in retaining moisture of the skin keeping it full, fresh and youthful.

Thus, by changing our diet and adopting a healthy lifestyle we can often change or reverse course of illness and restore our health. Thus, the possible lifestyle changes to treat acne in addition to eating diet high in raw vegetables and fruits and avoiding all forms of sugar, alcohol, butter, caffeine, cheese, chocolate, cocoa, cream, fat, margarine, processed food, and drinking plenty of water, beneficiary dietary supplements are also required. The beneficiary dietary supplements are

Alpha-sterol helps open blocked pores
Tea Tree oil is a natural antibiotic and antiseptic. Tea tree oil contains antimicrobial substance that will eliminate [Propionibacterium acnes] the causative bacterial strain of acne, thus reducing inflammation associated with skin.
Vitamin B3- improves circulation to surface of skin.
Acidophilus Probiotics helps replenish natural good body bacteria.
Chromium Picolinate reduces skin infections
Colloidal Silver is natural antibiotic can be applied topically or taken internally.

Starting from diet and clinical nutrition, naturopathic treatment covers a myriad of healing practices including

Herbal medicine once naturopathic doctor has diagnosed the lifestyle and dietary factors aggravating acne, they will decide on combination of herbs specific to acne caused and symptoms. Nevertheless, ayurvedic formulations using herbal extracts of plants like Bhavprakasha Nigantu and Charak Samhita have been found successful in treating acne.

Acupuncture Auricular [acupuncture applied to the ear] and electro acupuncture therapies reducing symptoms of acne.

Homeopathy There have been few studies on effective homeopathic remedies. Usually acne based treatments depend on homeopath’s knowledge and clinical experience and also patients physical, emotional and intellectual make up.

Mind or Body medicine Emotional stress can worsen acne therefore relaxation therapies such as hypnosis, biofeedback together with cognitive imagery improve acne symptoms.

Though relaxation using hypnosis an individual becomes relaxed and this positive approach influences the activity of hormones and the immune system contributing to reduced inflammation of acne.

Biofeedback is a technique in which an individual is trained to control certain internal bodily processes that normally occur involuntarily such as hear rate [measured by an EKG] and muscle tension [measured by an EMG].

Guided imagery involves formation of mental pictures to promote a variety of favorable physical and emotional effects. This combination of biofeedback and cognitive imagery allows the person to visualize and understand bodily changes when he or she changes form being tense to being relaxed.

Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat acne and maintain health. Colon cleansing using hydrotherapy is the alternative medicine that has improved the conditions of acne. Many practitioners feel that overall bodily health is achieved once colon is clean and free from toxins.

Physical therapy covering photodynamic therapy and ultrasound Both techniques are safe and painless and its duration varies with the severity of acne.

Photodynamic therapy is improving treatment of acne, using a topical medication called aminolevulinic acid which is effective and ultrasound technique is used to calm and soothe red, inflamed skin, enhancing the healing process.

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Acne is a skin condition which is common in teens and also occurs in a few of the adult population. Acne problem is not restricted to the face area alone. It could transpire on any part of the body. Acne on the back is often referred to as bacne. Bacne is brought on in exactly the same way as face acne; sebaceous glands under the skin produce too much oil and this gets mixed with dead skin cells plugs the skin pores, resulting in acne infections. Home cures for acne are popular and most of them involve some simple household ingredients.

One of the easiest home remedies for back acne involves keeping your back hygienic and bacteria free. At least twice a day you need to cleanse your back with an effective antibacterial soap or one that contains sulfur. Should you apply the soap with a loofah or soft brush, you will exfoliate dead skin from your back while cleansing it. For those who engage in physical activities that cause you to sweat, just be sure you wash off the perspiration well making sure that the sweat does not mix with skin oils and cause blockages in the skin pores.

One of the popular home remedies for back acne is tea tree oil which comes from the Australian melaleuca tree. This substance has been validated through scientific studies to have the capability to destroy the bacteria that can cause acne on the back. Use it cautiously at first as it might annoy some sensitive skins. It can be applied topically using a dirt free cloth. Apple cider vinegar is another effective home remedy that has been used for many years to deal with back acne. Blend equal quantities of apple cider vinegar and along with water for the cleansing purpose. This treatment would help to remove excess skin oils while killing the acne bacteria.

Aloe vera gel is another soothing home remedy that can be used on back acne. The gel has therapeutic properties as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and topical anesthetic. It will destroy acne bacteria and help get rid of excess oil while decreasing swelling and pain in acne pimples and pustules. Lavender essential oil stimulates blood circulation when rubbed on parts that have acne infections and as well works as a natural antiseptic to disinfect and clean the skin and to avoid any scarring from taking place. Witch hazel is a effective astringent that cleanses acne infections and can lessen inflammation of the skin.

Toothpaste is not just useful for cleaning your teeth, it may also be used to relieve acne infections on your back. Put a small amount of toothpaste on top of the swellings caused by the acne before you go to bed and let it remain there overnight. Wash it off well in the morning. You can continue this treatment every night until you see an improvement in your acne. Yet another thing you can do before sleeping is to apply an ice pack to your back. This can help to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Raw garlic cloves can also be used as a home cure for acne. When rubbed gently onto back acne, it assists to clear the acne bacterial infections.