Saturday, May 18, 2013

Lose the Acne the Easy Way

By Sara Baranour


Whatever you want to call them, adult acne can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem to have. Some people may never outgrow their teenage spotty years but some don't even need to go through that phase before being inflicted by painful adult acne.

Adult acne requires a different approach to treatment because it is different from teenage acne. Adult acne usually affects the lower half of the face, whereas teen acne is generally on the upper face. Adult acne appears as a cyst, it is deeper and can not be drained.

What is the origin of this acne?

An acne occurs when sebum, the skin's natural moisturizing lubricant, is trapped in a hair follicle under dead skin cells and debris. Normally, sebum conditions the skin when it rises to the surface. If it gets trapped, the sebum clogs the pore, creating an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. This causes whiteheads and blackheads, inflammation, cyst, and pustules. These can erupt, creating stretched large pores, unsightly scars and even post-inflammatory pigmentation, if left untreated.

To treat adult acne effectively, we have to look at addressing the internal causes of acne and have a long term approach using appropriate skin treatments and skin care to achieve a new equilibrium for the skin to maintain its own healthy, breakout-free appearance without harsh chemicals and irritants.

To help treat your acne, here are some 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.

Look for nutritional deficiencies and implement a supplement plan specific to your needs. Nutrient rich, high fiber foods, fruits and vegetables, and essential fatty acids should be part of your daily diet. Antioxidant nutrients specific for skin health include supplements like Vitamin A, C, E complex. They support collagen production, help repair skin and balance hormones, increase elasticity and hydration, balance oxidation in the skin, and reduce inflammation.

Healthy skin needs a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet complete with foods that are rich in nutrients. You will improve digestion and elimination, restore your acid/alkaline balance, maintain healthier insulin levels, and support a normal hormone profile. A diet to address acne is based around 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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