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Gentle Exfoliation to Help Your Acne

There are certain steps that you can take to help to improve your skin’s condition in the field of acne treatment. A chief one is exfoliation. This is the process of employing a gentle but slightly rough product to rub and wash the skin. Read the rest of this entry »

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Could There Be a Link Between Your Acne and Hormones?

There are numerous factors that experts claim go directly into producing acne breakouts. You can still significantly improve your current skin condition and additionally decrease the chances of acne recurring by handling these things. Nevertheless, the top acne treatment programs take care of the root origins of a person’s acne breakouts, not simply what’s on the surface. Read the rest of this entry »

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Advice on Acne Control

Tips on Acne Control

Many people experience acne at some time in their lives. Severity can vary from a few annoying spots and pimples through to serious outbreaks that can require specialist medical attention. Unfortunately there is no outright cure for acne, just acne control and treatment for the outbreaks. Read the rest of this entry »

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Essential Oils For Acne

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Are Essential Oils For Acne?

Can essential oils be an effective acne treatment?

The answer is Yes but you will need a little patience with it.

Many essential oils have anti-fungal, anti-bacteria and anti-inflammatory properties and are well worth exploring for a more holistic and natural approach to acne and acne scar treatment.

First of all, you will need to find the oils that are best suited to you. Even with specified essential oils for acne and acne scars, everyone will react differently to different essential oils and so it is through trial and error that you will find the best one for you.

Essential oils for acne is therefore a very personal experience.

Before we go into the different essential oils for acne, a few safety notes :

  1. If you are pregnant or ill, check with your doctor first as some essential oils can be dangerous for certain conditions.
  2. Essential oils (with the exception of lavender oil) needs to be applied with a carrier oil. This means the essential oil or oils are added to a base oil before application. The recommended dosage is 12-15 drops of essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil.
  3. Do not rub the oils into your eyes or ingest them. They cannot be taken internally.

So with that out of the way, let’s look at some essential oils for acne:

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Treating Acne Rosacea With Herbs and Plants

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Last post we looked at what Acne Rosacea was and how you can stop the early symptoms. This post we will look at treating acne rosacea with herbs and plants.

Although there are no fix cures for rosacea, there are drugs and prescribed medication to keep it under control. This however could lead to side effects long term.

Today we will look into nature’s garden and discover some natural treatments for treating acne rosacea using herbs and plants.

Garlic

In another post about acne vitamins, I mentioned garlic as a potent healing plant. Garlic has antiseptic properties and has been used to treat infections and boost the immune system. Taken in capsule form, garlic will help rosacea sufferers fight infections.

Great Burdock

acne rosaceaAgain this is one of the most effective herbs to combat skin disorders. Burdock helps to purify our blood and has great antibacterial and antifungal properties. The root powder can be taken in capsule form just before meals and can help minimize dilated blood vessels on the face.

Grape Seed Extract

For centuries the grape vine has been used to treat many circulatory problems. The extract of its seed has one of the richest antioxidant proanthocyanidins and is used to treat small capillary damage. It can also help to erase small spots and marks left on the skin caused by weakened and burst capillaries. Take as a capsule or infusion.

Dandelion Root

To detox the liver and improve skin tone, take Dandelion root in capsule form or as infusions.

Aloe Vera

Nothing beats Aloe Vera for its healing properties. Apply pure Aloe Vera to dry skin to sooth and nourish the skin. Some people may have a reaction to Aloe Vera so please test a small area before using.

Dong Quai

Also known as Chinese Angelica, this root plant is mainly used for women especially those in menopausal stages. It helps reduce hot flashes, acts as a pain reliever, and improves the blood. Be careful though not to take it while pregnant or if you have diabetes.

As mentioned in the last post about Acne Rosacea, seek treatment as soon as you see the first signs or suspect the first signs of Rosacea. In rare cases Rosacea can spread to other parts of the body which although not fatal, could be quite distressing. Lack of care and treatment could also lead to disfigurement so seek professional help as soon as possible.

Cautionary Note: Consult a qualified physician before taking any herb and plant supplements.


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