Natural acne cures.


Stress, tiredness, fatigue:

In many teenagers, and indeed adults, outbreaks of acne can be caused by stress or sleep deprivation. It is important for your teen to get enough sleep and to be able to fully relax and de-stress.

Try to encourage your teen to get to bed at a reasonable time (it's usually not difficult to encourage them to stay in bed in the morning!) and help them to find ways to relax that they can enjoy, such as gentle exercise or yoga, reading, a bath etc.


Exercise:

Exercise is an important part of your teen's life in many ways but will also have a beneficial impact on his skin. It helps by increasing blood circulation and bringing more oxygen to the skin.

Try to encourage your teen to drink plenty of water during the day as well. Eight glasses of water a day, as another one of the great natural acne cures, is the recommended amount to flush out toxins and transport nutrients.


Diet:

It is testosterone which is responsible for causing acne in both sexes. Meat and poultry often contains hormones which can affect the body's hormonal balance.

It is best, therefore, to eat organic meat and poultry whenever possible.

A balanced, healthy diet will help to minimise acne. Try to ensure that your teenager is eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables, and yellow or orange vegetables and fruits. These are all great natural acne cures. Studies have shown that a mediterranean diet, which is low in animal fat (saturated) and high in good oils such as olive oil and natural fish oils, carry less of a risk of acne. Cod liver oil is beneficial as it is high in vitamin A.

If your teenager loves junk food, sweets and fizzy drinks, try to find healthy versions of the food they love. My recipes for healthy pizzas and burgers are not just loved by toddlers!


Nutritional Supplements:

Many people, especially teenagers, are not getting enough vitamins from their food. Vitamins play an important role in the reduction and even cure of acne. Vitamins A, B and C are all essential natural acne cures, as well as Chromium and Zinc.

It is possible to have too much, however, which can cause problems as well as increasing the chances of acne so it is important to check the right dosages on the vitamins you buy for your teenager.


Home remedies for acne:

Here are some suggestions of a natural cure for acne which may work for your teenager:

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• Dab fresh mint juice on the face every night.
  
• Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water, dab on the face and keep on for thirty minutes before washing off.
  
• Add two to three dried basil leaves to one cup of boiling water. Leave to brew for 10 to 20 minutes and then allow it to cool before dabbing on the skin.

Homeopathic acne treatment:

Homeopathy treats the person as a whole rather than a specific problem so it is best to consult a professional to ensure that your teen is getting the exact treatment she needs. Here are a few suggestions to be going on with:

Kali biochromicum is often used for severe acne, and Sulphur is effective for infected spots which get worse after washing. If Sulphur is aggravating the skin, try Hepar sulpha, Rhus tox and Ignatia.


Cleansing:

It is important to not overdo this, or to use products with chemicals in them. Encourage your teen to wash her face twice a day with mild, natural products.

If using cosmetics, use foundations sparingly and ensure that all make-up is completely removed before bed. It is important to make sure that the skin is not too dry as more oil is produced which can lead to increased acne. A natural moisturiser can help to stop the skin from drying out.


Sunlight:

Views differ on whether the sun can help acne. My personal experience is that it does help clear up spots, but it is important not to allow the skin to burn. Sunburn can cause all sorts of problems, including skin cancer, so it is important to protect your children's skin when out in the sun.

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