Natural Remedies for Acne
Anyone who has suffered from acne knows how scarring it can be both physically and emotionally. Not everybody reacts well to the medications currently on the market for acne. In this case, it might be worth looking into a home remedy for acne or alternative methods.
Fatty foods and high sugar foods have been gaining attention as possible causes of acne. However, this is a subject of some controversy, even though there has been research indicating a possible connection.
If you look at real life cases about acne on the internet, I can assure you that you will find plenty of cases where people’s acne was improved by cutting down on fatty foods, especially saturated and trans fats. The same people will also tell you that getting stressed or getting too little sleep can also make their acne worse.
Personally, I think it is a good idea to avoid these foods as one aspect of your acne treatment to see if it can help. Also, these foods should be avoided for a variety of other health reasons.
Fortunately there is something less controversial – and that is nutrition for healthy skin.
Vitamin A is needed to protect the skin. A deficiency of vitamin A can lead to rough, dry and cracked skin. Furthermore, it helps reduce the production of sebum. Too much sebum production is one fundamental cause of acne.
Getting enough vitamin E is essential for a healthy immune system. It also works with vitamin A to produce dermatological beneficial effects. You will find both vitamin A and E in facial creams. Vitamin E also helps to reduce the production of sebum.
Zinc is a mineral that is responsible for hundreds of functions needed to be healthy. One of those functions is to heal the skin and limit the scarring that can be caused by acne.
Juicing:
Juicing produce is a great way to provide yourself with the above nutrients. Getting the nutrients you need from real food sources increases their digestibility considerable as compared to vitamin and mineral supplements. Furthermore, juicing is also a good way to help hydrate the skin.
Home Remedies for Acne Juice #1
3 carrots
1 cup of blackberries
1/2 apple
Wash ingredients thoroughly. Put them through you juicer and enjoy. This remedy is loaded with vitamin A and also contains vitamin E and zinc.
Acne Relief Juice #2
1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of blueberries
3 kiwis
Wash the berries and peel off the kiwi skins. This remedy is loaded with vitamins A and E and also zinc.
Acne Relief Juice #3
4 cups of blackberries
Wash the berries thoroughly. Juice and enjoy! Blackberries are an awesome source of vitamins A and E as well as zinc.
Acne Relief Juice #4
1/4 watermelon
Blackberries are loaded with acne cleansing nutrition.
Acne Relief Juice #5
1 apple
4 carrots
This juice is a wonderful source of antioxidants. Vitamins A and E and zinc are all present
Hi my name is Kevin Simons. I have a passion for healthy living and healthy eating. I believe that healthy eating is fundamental to our well being spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. For healthy living juices visit – juicer recipes
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