May 4, 2013

Taking Care of Acne

By Sara Baranour


Adult acne can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem to have, regardless what you want to call it. Some people don't go through a teenage spotty phase before they are affected by painful adult acne.

Adult acne is different from teenage acne and hence requires a different approach to treatment. The lower half of the face is usually where adult acne appears; teen acne is normally on the upper face. Adult acne appears as a cyst, it is deeper and can not be drained.

From where does this acne appear?

An acne occurs when sebum, the lubricant that naturally moisturizers our skin and hair is trapped under dead skin cells and debris in a hair follicle. Typically, sebum rises to the surface where it is able to condition the skin. If it gets trapped, the sebum clogs the pore, creating an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. Inflammation, cyst, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads are the result. If these go untreated, they can burst, creating large stretched pores, scarring and even post-inflammatory pigmentation.

To effectively treat adult acne, we must address the internal causes of acne and take a long term approach with appropriate skin treatments and skin care to find a new balance for the skin to keep its own healthy, breakout-free appearance without irritants and harsh chemicals.

Treating acne will be easier if you follow these recommendations:

Any excess burden on the digestive tract or immune system can contribute to inflammation and toxicity in the system, worsening acne, so you should check for food intolerances first. Any toxins that aren't eliminated properly through the bowel can cause congestion and oxidation in the skin, as it is the largest organ of elimination.

Find nutritional deficiencies and develop a plan for supplements that is tailored to your needs. Include lots of nutrient rich, high fiber foods, fruit and vegetables, and essential fatty acids into your daily diet. Support your system with supplements like Vitamin A, C, E complex: these nutrients are antioxidants specific for skin health that help repair skin and balance hormones, increase elasticity and hydration, balance oxidation in the skin, reduce inflammation, and support collagen production.

Skin health requires a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet rich in nutrient dense foods. You will improve digestion and elimination, restore your acid/alkaline balance, maintain healthier insulin levels, and support a normal hormone profile. The basic diet for acne is grounded in plant based foods, lean protein, essential fatty acids, and fiber rich complex carbohydrates.

Addressing the root causes of acne will help you achieve an acne free complexion.




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