| If ever a teenager needed advice, it would have | | | | extremely effective in the treatment of acne. |
| to be skin care advice for acne. During the | | | | Skin nourishment is essential in any treatment of |
| adolescent years for most teens this scourge | | | | acne. Many natural products contain vitamins like |
| could not have come at a worse time in their | | | | A, B6 and C, and contain minerals like zinc - |
| lives; a time when they were very much aware | | | | another skin nourisher. |
| of their self-esteem and appearance. | | | | A regular routine of the application of natural skin |
| But it is not only teenagers that are susceptible to | | | | care products can greatly assist in keeping acne |
| this affliction. Many of us have to deal with acne | | | | at bay. |
| from time to time, and if it is not dealt with | | | | Diet has an important role to play. If you eat a |
| properly it can have a life long effect on our skin. | | | | high-fiber, low fat diet you are less likely to have |
| Acne is caused by hormonal imbalances, body | | | | an acne problem. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water |
| impurities, overactive glands or bacterial infections. | | | | daily. Use a cleansing diet to eliminate impurities in |
| The results are skin irritation or inflammation, | | | | your system. |
| pimples, scars and discolored skin. The problem is | | | | Use a benzoyl peroxide lotion to reduce the |
| more evident in fair-skinned people. | | | | tendency for blemishes to form. |
| In treating acne we must be careful to avoid | | | | Don't use greasy creams as they contain oils that |
| chemical-based formulations as the skin can suffer | | | | can promote acne. |
| side effects like red or dried skin, or even be | | | | Do not squeeze blackheads or pimples as this can |
| permanently damaged. Experts recommend | | | | lead to more skin problems. |
| natural therapies as the safest and most | | | | As you can see, then, there are simple and |
| effective. | | | | effective ways to combat acne. By using the |
| When considering natural skin care advice, note | | | | above suggested methods and products, there is |
| that herbs like basil and turmeric are very | | | | a good chance that acne can be stopped before |
| effective. These herbs counter germs and assist | | | | it has even started - or it can certainly be |
| in the formation of healthy skin. Creams and | | | | reduced significantly. |
| lotions made from natural ingredients are also | | | | |