Almost everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another in his or her lives. It is primarily a disorder of the sebaceous gland (glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance) of the face the neck and back. When the sebaceous glands become clogged with the oily substance they create the accumulation results in pimples. There are several forms of acne but the most common is acne vulgaris found primarily in adolescents.
The exact cause of acne is not known but factors that contribute to this condition include heredity oily skin and androgens. Additional factors include allergies stress the use of certain drugs nutritional deficiencies liver dysfunction exposure to industrial pollutants cosmetics and the monthly menstrual cycle.
In addition the skin functions to eliminate a portion of the body’s toxic waste by sweating. If the body contains more toxins than the kidneys or liver can effectively discharge the skin takes over. In fact some doctors call the skin the 3rd kidney. As toxins escape through the skin they can disrupt the health and integrity of the skin creating issues.
Recommendations for Wellness
Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4 weeks before any results or improvements are experienced.
Apply distilled white vinegar (can be diluted if too strong) to the face and affected areas. Allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with cool water.
Lemon or any citric fruit works great as a natural exfoliate removing dead skin cells that may clog the pours. As with the white vinegar apply the juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice) to the face. Allow it to dry for about 10 minutes then rinse with cool water. You may feel a mild sting or burn when the lemon juice is applied. If so diluting the juice is acceptable.
Increase water consumption. Water helps flush toxin out and help transport nutrients in the body.
Eat a properly balanced diet to ensure proper nutrition. ...
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