subject: 7 All Natural Acne Treatments [print this page] Most everyone has experienced an occasional pimple or acne outbreak. It can be embarrassing and even painful. There are many over the counter medications, creams , and lotions available to treat acne. I personally try to stay away from over-the-counter products. When there is a natural approach to treating what ails me, that is the way I prefer to go. Here are 7 all natural approaches to treat your acne.
Vitamin A
A deficiency in vitamin A can actually cause acne. Vitamin A actually strengthens the protective tissue of the skin. Sebum production is reduces by Vitamin A. It maintains and repairs the skin and mucous membranes. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant and therefore eliminates toxins from your body. toxins.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E also helps to prevent acne outbreaks. It is a natural antioxidant. It is beneficial for the skin. You can break open a soft gelatin capsule and apply it directly to your pimple.
Zinc
Zinc is known to regulate the activity of your skin's oil glands. Zinc also helps to strengthen the human immune system. Zinc repairs the skin, promotes the healing of wounds, fights acne bacteria and has powerful anti oxidant properties. Zinc prevents and reduces acne.
Chromium
Chromium helps to control the level of sugar in the blood. When you have excessive sugar level in blood, the sebaceous glands are stimulated. The stimulated sebaceous gland now produces more sebum, therefore causing acne outbreak. Take a chromium supplement once a day and heal your acne and prevent future breakouts.
Aloe Vera
The watery gel from Aloe Vera plant is also a highly effective natural cure against Acne. The enzyme-rich gel has very soothing anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It can also be taken internally and helps clean up and detox the digestive tract. This in turn can help clear up the skin.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil is very effective against Acne. It contains bacteria-fighting substances called Terpenes. Acne is often caused by bacteria and the Terpenes either outright kill them or weaken them enough to be destroyed by protective antibodies.
Honey
Honey is great for disinfecting and healing minor blemishes. Honey has antibacterial properties. You can apply honey directly on pimples. It is also gentle on sensitive skin.
There are many more safe and effective all natural treatments for acne. The above mentioned are not only good for acne, they are good for you in general.
