Best Acne Treatment - How to Get Rid Of Acne  

You can get rid of acne pimples/spots naturally, by looking at the bigger picture and making some changes to your diet, lifestyle and skin care routine. Many people turn to drug therapies to treat their acne, they not only can be ineffective but also can cause side effects such as depression. The drug Accutane (also know as Roaccutane, and with the generic name isotretinoin), is often presrcibed for chronic ance; however the US Food and Dug Administration ranks it as one of the top ten drups that can cause depression and lead to suicide attempts.

Antibiotics are also often prescribed for acne vulgaris as they suppress acne-related bacterial infections. Antibiotics for acne can be ineffective, due to emerging antibiotic-resistant strains and also antibiotics can wipe out the good gut bacteria that are necessary for a healthy gastronintenstional tract. Side effects such as candida albicans (a yeast infection), and future skin problems can results.

A lot is known about the cause of acne. Acne can be caused by diet, some people do have breakouts after eating chocolate (or it just me ?), excess oil production is a symptom of something deeper happening in the body or it could be from something simple such as using the wrong cleanser to wash your skin. By following some simple pimple treatment remedies and tips for how to get rid of acne, beautiful clear skin will start to appear, and that should be enough motivation for you to eat more healthily and excercise regularly.

1. Too many hormones

Women can break out with pimples when menstrating because of a temporary increase in hormones.
A teenager's body is overflowing with excess androgens, their liver should quickly deactivate and remove excess hormones from the blood. So if your liver functions are strong then you won't experience acne. However, if you liver is overworked from poor diet and not-so-good lifestyle habits then your blood stays loaded with toxins and hormones. You can remove excess hormones from your body with a good liver detoxification product. Caution: Don't take liver cleansing supplement or high-dose vitamin A if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Other ways to bring your homones into balance are:

• Avoiding stress - stress causes the over production of hormones
• Use relaxation techniques - such as Yoga, T'ai Chi and deep breathing
• Avoid caffeine - caffeine stimulates hormone production
• Exercise - exercise rebalances hormones and reduces stress
• Include the hormone balancing food maca in your diet

2. Diet

You should be getting enough Omega-3 and Zinc in your diet. Omega-3 is found in salmon, trouts or sardines - you should be having this at least twice a week and having linseeds or flaxseed oil. Zinc is another nutrient vital for acne-free skin, and is vital for teenagers. Growth spurts can lead to Zinc deficiency, which is bad news as the skin is the first to suffer when your body doesn't have enough of this mineral. Good sources of zinc include oysters, wheat germ, watercress salad, roasted soybeans, bran flakes, rolled oaks and chickpeas. Foods to avoid include:

• Dairy products (milk, cheese, cream, yogurt etc)
• Refined and cooked carbohydrates (flour, bread, rice, crisps and chips, sugar etc)
• Cooked fats (fried food, hydrogenated oils, roasted nuts)
• Meat (beef, pork, chicken, lamb etc)

All the above foods are acid-forming in the body. If you really want to get rid of acne, you need to eat more alkaline-forming foods - fresh vegetables and fruit, nuts (sparingly) and seeds. The foods to avoid listed above also cause a sluggish digestive system. If food travels too slowly through the body, toxins build up and aren't carried away by the usual processes and are expelled via the skin, causing acne. Swap diary for other high protein foods such as free-range chicken (antibiotic free), free-range eggs, fish beans and chickpeas.

3. Harsh Skin Products

People with acne are often advised to use harsh, drying products on the skin. These dry the skin out too much, causing the sebaceous glands to excrete more oil to compensate. Dry skin also leads to excess dead skin cells. More oil + excess dead skin cells = blocked pores and more acne! Ingredients to avoid:

• Alcohol, isopropyl myristate, lanolin, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate, propylene glycol, mineral oil and parabens, Benzoyl peroxide
  

Don't be afraid of using oil in products. This can be the best thing for those wanting to get rid of acne. Using oils that mimic the skin's natural oils (coconut and jojoba) will rebalance the oil production of your skin. These oils won't block your pores. Use more of the following (these can be found in natural products in health food stores):

• Tea tree oil - antiseptic and antibacterial, great for existing infections
• Lavender oil - soothing and healing, great for accelerating healing of scars
• Coconut oil - look out for products that use this as a base. Can also be used on its own.
• Jojoba oil -- look out for products that use this as a base
• Exfoliate twice a week to get rid of dead skin cells

Swim in Salt Water : Swimming in the ocean or salt water pool can clear up pimples, as natural salt water has a mild anti-bacterial qualitiy and it's also alkaline, so it helps to normalise sebum production. If possible go for a sim in the ocean, at least wtice a week or more. Don't wash off the salt water for about half an hour after your swim, if at all. Alternatively you can use your own salt water face bath at home (see below)

Salt Water Face Bath:

1. Wash your hands and make sure your face is clean and free of make-up. Fill a bowl with warm water, add 1/2 a cup of natural sea salt mix until dissolved. (to speed up dissolving, use boiling water, stir, and disperse in lukewarm water)
2. Splash your face with salt water or hold face under, on and off, for a few seconds each time. This should take about one minute, then wash off salt with fresh water and moisturise
3. You can re-use this salt bath twice. To re-heat it, just add some boiling water or briefly heat it up on your stove. Always test the temperature before use: it should be pleasant.

4. Dehydration

Drinking two litres of still mineral water every day has amazing effects on your skin. Dehydrated skin cannot get rid of dead skin cells, which lead to blocked pores, a breeding ground for acne. Get into the habit of taking a litre bottle of water to school or work with you, then drink another liter of water in the evening. Other drinks to have are green water, herbal teas, fresh vegetable juices, mineral water with freshly squeezed lemon.

5. Yeast

People with acne often have a build-up of yeast in the body and are susceptible to yeast infections, such as thrush (Candida Albicans). This can also impact the digestive system bringing on problems such as constipation. Antibiotics and a diet high in yeast and sugar will aggravate this further. Avoid the following:

• Sugary foods
• Yeast products (bread, beer, yeast extract, soya sauce and mushrooms)

6. Improve your Bowel Movement

Bowel health is essential for clean skin.If your gut is slow to rmove waste products then your skin will have to help 'put out the garbage', so to speak. Poor bowel health can cause smelly gas, abdominal discomfort, bloating, food allergies and sensitivies. For good bowel health eat :

• Insolubule fibre from fibre-rich carbohydrates and vegetables. A high-fibre diet is essential for clearing up acne. Fibre binds to and removes toxins from the colon and promotes healthy bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Eat wholemeal grain products such as brown rice, grainy bread, wholemeal pasta, dark leafy green vegetables, sweet potato and other vegetables.
• Eat soluable fibre from apples and pears, it contains pectin, which promotes healthy bowel movements and benefical gut flora. Drink plenty of water, exercise and relax.
• Take a liquid chlorophyll supplement. Liquid chlorophyll contains magnesium and chromium and it not only helps to prevent constipation, it also has a deodorising effect on the body and helps to cleans the liver.

7. Exercise and Sweat

• Moderate exercise decreases skin inflammation
• Sweat is anti-bacterial
• Exercise promotes healthy bowel and elminination of wastes