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Acne Care Treatment

Since acne is caused when your face has too much oil and dead skin, which then clogs the pores, you should wash your face twice daily with a good soap. Some people suggest using a sulfur-based soap. Do not scrub your face that will only irritate your skin. Always wash gently and do not wash your face too often.

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How To Get Rid of Acne

To treat the outside you must also treat the inside, therefore you obviously need to pay attention to what foods you are eating.

Below is a list of foods to eat or to avoid

Try to eat at least five servings of vegetables per day and at least one serving of fruit per day.

Regular bowel movements are important. Drink at least 8 glasses of day of water. Increase fiber intake. In addition to eating fresh vegetables and fruit, choose whole grains.

A good Liver Detox program can be beneficial ask your pharmacist what would be the best one for You. 

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 Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements

• Vitamin A- can reduce Acne. However, high doses of vitamin 'A' can carry a risk of decreased bone density, birth defects, headache, muscle and joint pain.  A Vitamin 'A' supplement is not needed if you have a sufficient intake of Beta-Carotene, Vitamin E and Zinc. These are all necessary for the formation of Vitamin A. Also decreasing unhealthy fats from your diet will improve your absorption of Vitamin A.

• Zinc - Zinc helps heal blemishes, reduces inflammation, and reduces androgenic hormonal effects on the skin. Food sources for Zinc are - High-protein foods that contain high amounts of zinc. Beef, pork, and lamb contain more zinc than fish. The dark meat of a chicken has more zinc than the light meat. Other good sources of zinc are peanuts, peanut butter, and legumes.

• Vitamin B6- Vitamin B6 may help premenstrual or mid-cycle acne. This vitamin is essential for the proper metabolism of steroid hormones and can reduce the sensitivity of skin to the effects of testosterone.

Home Remedy for Acne

Herbs
An excellent herbal blend that can help with acne consists of equal parts of the herbal extracts of sarsaparilla, yellow dock, burdock, and cleavers. These herbs are believed to be potent blood and lymph cleansers. Half a teaspoon per day of this blend can be taken three times per day combined with a healthy diet.

Tea tree oil applied to acne lesions may help to eliminate bacteria and reduce inflammation.

Massage Therapy
Massage is often recommended for people with skin problems. It can help to increase circulation and lymphatic drainage and speed the healing of blemishes.

Relaxation Therapies
Yoga, exercise, breathing techniques, biofeedback, massage, and meditation may be beneficial.

Conventional treatments for acne include cleansing agents and lotions made with benzyl peroxide, gels or creams made modified forms of vitamin A, and antibiotics applied to the skin or taken orally. The risk of scarring is an important factor when considering the type of treatment.

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