Finding A Natural Treatment For Acne

By Ronald Barnes


Acne is a dermatological condition that affects people of all races. It does not discriminate by gender, and contrary to what most persons are taught, it does not always go away after the teen years. Additionally, breakouts or the related scars on the body can affect the self esteem of the individual. Many of the prescription and over the counter medication for the condition have side effects that are undesirable and sometimes they simply do not work. This is why so many people seek a natural treatment for acne.

Natural remedies for skin conditions such as acne, resemble their pharmaceutical counterparts in one way. They may be used as oral or topical treatments. The oral versions are pretty much dietary adjustments that carry other health benefits as well.

One of the things that sufferers of dermatological conditions are advised to do is to hydrate their bodies. This means consuming lots of water. Water is known as a detoxing agent as it moves toxins out of the body. Many of these toxins, if not removed, would eventually find their way to the skin, resulting in blackheads, cysts or pimples.

One very popular acne remedy that is produced by nature is Aloe Vera. This plant is so popular for skin health in general that it is listed on the ingredients section of the labels of most skin products. The tropical plant is applied to the skin as a sort of mask but it is also eaten by those who wish to improve the health of their skin.

Aloe Vera's antimicrobial properties make it great for the controlling of pimples and cysts on the skin. The moisturizing and skin nourishing nature of the substance also make it great for improving the overall health of the skin. It is these two functions that make it such a popular remedy.

The food produced by bees, honey, is also one of the natural remedies for skin breakouts. It is known for its ability to reduce and eliminate scarring as well as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and cysts. Honey, like Aloe Vera, has a long history of being used for this purpose.

Home made masks are popular among those who seek a natural remedy for their skin conditions. These masks are created by combining ingredients that are known for their skin health benefits. Aloe, Vera, honey and avocado are therefore among the ingredients combined to make these facial masks.

Nature does provide many options when comes to cures for this and other dermatological conditions. It is up to each individual to find the one that works. This may take some time, experimentation and research as each person's skin condition is unique. When the right regimen is found though, the results can be spectacular, making the effort more than worth it.




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