Natural Approach to Prevent and Treat Acne

Acne is very common in our lives and we suffer from it at least once. It primarily occurs due to the dysfunctioning of our sebaceous glands when the sebum is produced in higher amounts than usual. It can occur on face, neck and any other body area like chest and back. The sebaceous glands become clogged due to excessive sebum secretion and form small to large pimples. Most common type of acne is Acne vulgaris that is commonly seen in adolescents.
What exactly causes acne is not known. However, it can occur due to hormonal imbalances, hereditary predisposition or due to excessively oily skin. Additionally, allergies, pollution, stress, use of certain medications, nutritional deficiencies can also predispose to acne.

Below are some recommendations for preventing acne.

1. Increase the consumption of water. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of fresh water daily.
2. Use distilled vinegar on your face and other affected areas. Keep it for 5-10 minutes and then rinse off with fresh water.
3. Use lemon or other citrus fruits to exfoliate your skin. Dilute the juice if your skin feels burning or stinging sensation.
4. Eat well-balanced food to ensure the supply of essential nutrients. Include fruit in your daily diet.
5. Consume multivitamins and mineral tablets if your diet is not rich in them.
6. Oregon grape and Echinacea can be used to boost your immune system in fighting the bacteria leading to pus formation in acne.
7. Burdock, Dandelion and red clover are known to keep the liver free from toxin overloading.
8. Use anti-acne measures on a daily basis and apply anti-acne creams or lotions before going to bed to ensure their effective penetration in the skin without exposing your skin to pollution during daytime.
These methods are the natural ways to treat and prevent acne. Therefore, it can take from few days to few weeks to notice their actual effects.