Top 6 Natural Acne Treatments
Acne affects millions each year, of all ages, and can have a detrimental impact on your self esteem if left untreated. This skin condition is generally classified into non-inflammatory acne with whiteheads and blackheads, or inflammatory acne with small infections from P. Acnes bacteria. The leading causes of acne are from hormone imbalances whereby androgen hormones increase oil production that clogs pores. This perpetuating cycle causes issues, mainly from the excess oil that becomes trapped beneath the surface of the skin and also blocks dead skin cells from being shed naturally. Other causes can also be from stress, sleep deprivation and sometimes friction from sports equipment.
Acne can start small and then quickly progress into a severe state that is difficult to unwind and takes many months to heal. There are also complications; including the risk of permanent scarring and also if the negative long term side effects from prescription medicine such as Isotretinoin. It is best avoided to let acne advance into a severe state and preventing this from happening can be accomplished by paying strict attention to your diet and controlling bacteria. Here are six natural ways to treat acne at the source.
Your Acne Free Diet
Your skin is a reflection of your health. Beautiful and glowing skin comes from eating a nutrient rich diet, hydration and care. Eating fried or fast food are packed with hydrogenated oils, sodium, chemicals, flavourings and sugar. These foods cause inflammation and are a main case of acne.
Another general rule is eating a low glycemic index diet. The glycemic index measures how quickly foods raise blood sugar. Processed and refined foods will have a high glycemic index, where leafy greens, wild fish, grass fed beef all have a low glycemic index. Eating foods that don’t cause spikes or increased inflammation is key to preventing acne from developing further.
Dairy Free Means Acne Free
Consuming high amounts of conventional dairy such as cows milk, yoghurt and cheese is a common acne trigger. Finding alternatives to provide needed calcium and vitamin D in your diet is not as hard as what you might think. Foods such as almonds, chia seeds, beans, lentils, spinach and broccoli are high in calcium. This will give your skin the needed breathing space to recover, instead of aggravating the situation.
Say No To Sugar
While it is virtually impossible to cut out sugar from your diet, paying attention to avoid sugar found in sweets, ice cream, chocolate, tomato sauce and even fruit is a useful strategy. Sugar causes inflammation and also weakens your immune system, thereby prolonging acne. It is also a good idea also include probiotics in your diet to increase your defence and boost your immune system.
Don’t Burst
It is often very tempting to remove unsightly white spots from your face but the reality is that this causes infections and then even more spots will appear. It is best practice to suffer for a day or so with the spot rather than having several more to deal with the following week.
Moisturise Your Skin
When your skin is producing extra oil you might assume that your skin doesn't need any extra moisture. This isn’t true, and drying out your skin will cause your skin to produce even more oil and thereby worsening the clogged pores and spreading acne further. Using jojoba oil will balance out your skin by providing the needed moisture and letting your skin know that there is enough oil present to reduce acne.
Stay Acne Free With Ozone and Fight Bacteria
Bacteria is the main factor that causes acne to spread and increases the severity. Taking steps to stop bacteria in its tracks is required to manage the condition effectively. The most used natural remedy is applying tea tree oil however this is not effective for repeated use. This is because tea tree oil can irritate your skin by drying it out, thereby throwing your skins balance out and causing harm.
Our secret to stopping bacteria on your face and body is by using ozone. Utilising beauty technology that is found in the stratosphere where ultraviolet light causes a natural chemical reaction, turning oxygen into ozone and is a premium solution to killing bacteria without damaging your skin.
Elavo miracle face balm and fix it body balm can be used frequently to stop bacteria from spreading preventing the negative side effects of standard acne treatments. The balm is infused in either jojoba or olive oil to moisturise your skin and provide lasting benefits as the oil melts into your skin. Ozone typically only lasts 30 minutes, however when infused in oil this is extended for an hour or two depending. Only a small amount is needed to stop bacteria fast.
Acne is a very tricky condition and while maintaining a strict diet to cut out foods that can trigger acne’s development to treat the underlying hormone imbalances will give your body the breathing room to normalise. Solutions to control bacteria are also needed to manage the condition effectively with ozone oils for acne.