Only By The Seven Steps To Face Without Acne

To calm teenage acne the skin must be balanced both internally and
externally. Getting back to nature from the inside out can rebalance the
glands, keep the skin bacteria-free, and allow it to heal more quickly.
The world's oldest home acne remedies rely on herbs, essential oils
(yes, oils), and ancient relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation and
soft martial arts. Teenagers can take control of their acne and create
smoother, clearer skin through small yet powerful lifestyle changes. This
holistic approach to solving teenage acne problems addresses the
whole person, body, mind, and spirit. The 7 keys to smoothing troubled
skin are:

1) Treating skin problems is an inside job. The skin is considered the
third kidney, as it is another organ of elimination that the body uses to
externalize oils and toxins not excreted otherwise. Acne can be affected
by the food you eat. Although no foods have been proven to cause acne
in all sufferers, some people have adverse reactions to nuts, fats, fried
foods, milk products, fried and oily foods and chocolate. Experiment
carefully and eliminate the offenders.

2) Clean up your act. Hygiene is really important. You can benefit from
washing your face 2 or 3 times a day. If you wear make-up be sure to
wash it off completely every night. Use a mild, unperfumed cleanser.
Add one drop of juniper oil and one drop of lemon oil to about 1/4 cup
of cleanser. Essential oils have antiseptic properties that help keep
bacteria in check. Keep hands and hair clean as well and always try to
keep hair off of face.

3) Don't get too clean. Avoid using soaps or cleansers that dry out the
skin or cause redness. Although people with acne and oily skin have
an aversion to applying moisture (oil) to the skin, any skin needs a little
oil to protect and lubricate it. To try and remove all oil only starts a
vicious circle, as the glands try to produce more to replace what has
been lost. Avoid using alcohol as an astringent because it over dries
the skin. Witch hazel solutions are more effective astringents.

4) Vitamin A, vitamin B-complex, vitamin E, and zinc are helpful for acne.
Check with your doctor for the proper dosages. Too much can be
dangerous. Some studies suggest that 135 mg. zinc is as effective as
antibiotics (tetracycline) for treating acne.

5) Use an herbal treatment. Take tincture of myrrh, dilute it in a small
bowl of water, and use a cotton ball or pad to wipe your face. Myrrh's
antiseptic and astringent properties can both treat and prevent acne.
Use daily. Another treatment involves steaming your face or putting a
compress on it (for 10 minutes) with a special essential oil solution. To
very hot water add 2 drops juniper oil, 2 drops bergamot oil and 2 drops
lavender oil. Either cover head with a towel and steam face or place
soaked cloth over face. Splash skin with cool water afterwards and
apply a tiny bit of oil mixture.

6) Make a natural toner. You can use any natural toner without
chemicals or perfume. Witch hazel mixed with equal parts of strong
chamomile tea is excellent. Add to a pint of your toner 2 drops of juniper
oil, 2 drops of bergamot oil and 2 drops of lemon oil. Use toner after
cleansing face. The essential oils help rebalance the glands and
protect the skin from bacteria.

7) Emotional turmoil can wreck havoc on the skin by disturbing digestive
and endocrine functions. Acknowledge emotions without indulging
them. Research has shown that people with acne have higher levels of
anxiety and anger than others. Relaxation exercises may help lessen
this tension and help develop an inner beauty as well. Consider yoga,
meditation, or soft martial arts for a cosmic beauty beyond cosmetic
beauty.