Print Article for : Homeopathic Remedies For Acne

Your Online Guide » Natural Beauty » Acne Treatment

[H618]Homeopathic Remedies For Acne

by Charley Huang, Cha

Acne is commonly caused by the gland under the skin producing excessive sebum to keep the skin smooth and healthy. Sebum is an oily kind of substance that is produced by the gland and too much of this sebum will cause clogging of the pores. Clogging of pores will lead to an ideal mold for bacteria to grow. Therefore, most of the skincare products are targeted to reduce sebum production.

One of the main reasons of excessive sebum production is hormone imbalance. It usually happens during puberty or adulthood where hormone plays a very crucial part in a person's life. Males are being said to be more prone to hormone imbalance than female during that period. Pregnancy and menstrual period can also cause hormone imbalance and eventually an outbreak of acnes. Other sources of outbreak include stress, irritation of the skin, food allergy and certain medications such as steroids.

Now it comes down to how herbal products can help to reduce the outbreak of acne. There are several types of herbs that we can plant in our very own backyard. Aloe Vera is one of the herbal remedies which is commonly used and widely available. Aloe Vera contains astringent & antibacterial properties that can be applied straight onto our skin. We can use the sticky substance from the leaf when it is broken into half. Calendula can be used as facial steam for it's healing purposes and it usually comes in cream form when you get it from the local pharmacies. Lavender is used to relieve inflammation and Golden Seal can be used to stop oozing with its antimicrobial properties.

Tea tree oil is also a powerful antiseptic which must be diluted before application. Surprisingly, walnut leaf can also be used as astringent when washing our face. It will contract the pores to ensure that there will be no buildup of acne. Witch hazel is often used as an antibacterial remedy. Burdock Root and Dandelion contain insulin which helps to remove bacteria of the skin. And last but not least, Milk Thistle, this herb can be considered as one of the most common products that is used to cleanse and strengthen our liver which lead to healthy skin as well.

Some of the herbal remedies can be consumed and not just being applied on the skin. For example, a mixture of dandelion and milk thistle will help to cleanse the liver and blood internally. It is also common for us to mix several of these herbs together to treat acne and one of the known prescriptions include Calendula, Lavender, Tea Tree Oil and Witch Hazel.

Most of these herbs can be easily found and we can plant them ourselves. It is safe and less harmful if compare to the drugs and other acne medications. Therefore, I always believe that <---****HYPERLINK****--->"http://www.myacnetreatments.com/herbal-remedies-as-acne-treatment/">herbal remedies as acne treatment is always the better treatment.

Acne is characterized by skin blemishes or pimples and can occur at any point throughout once in a lifetime. Since it is related to hormonal imbalance, acne frequently appears at puberty and in women over forty as they approach menopause. The western medical approach is to treat acne with antibiotics, but this can harm the liver.

In Chinese terminology the skin is controlled by the lung system and affected by the liver system, and acne is commonly a condition of heat and toxin in the lungs and damp heat in the liver and gallbladder. Therefore, the approach to this condition is to cool the heat, cleanse and detoxify the organ system, and topically work on the healing process.

Alterative herbs tend to be quite gentle in their effect, so they are best used as a long term treatment. Results would not be sudden, but they will improve the general health of the body. They tend to be given for chronic inflammatory problems, especially relating to the skin, such as acne.

These herbs include burdock, cleavers, red clover, figwort, poke root, echinacea, and blue flag. A great combination is blue flag, burdock, yellow dock, and echinacea. These can be mixed together and infused with hot water to make a tea. Drink a cup of this 3 times a day. You can put a little honey in it to make it taste better.

Calendula Officinalis

Calendula Officinalis is an astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory herb. These are very beneficial for healing and prevention any disease or problems related to skin.

Soapwort: Soapwort contains saponins, which is extracted to make soap. To release your skin from the cycle of becoming dry and overcompensating by producing extra sebum, make your own cleanser using 15g of soapwort boiled in a liter of water for two minutes. Strain the liquid and use as a face-wash. Keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Elder: Elder is a tonic, purifier and anti-inflammatory. As well as being very useful for treating acne, it can also be used for colds and sore throats. To make a cup of elderflower tea, put 3g of dried elder-flowers in a cup of hot water and leave to infuse for ten minutes. Strain the liquid and drink immediately. You can also use elder-blossoms as a skin emollient in your homemade skincare products and apply them directly to the skin.

Oleum Lavandula

This herb has lots of feature like healing or soothing of the skin. This herb treats wounds and burns and it is very beneficial to heal and prevent acne scar from the skin.

Rose

Rose is another essential oil that can be used topically on the skin. Lavender and Rose are really the only two essential oils that can be used directly on the skin without fear of a rash forming. Rose can be beneficial in treating mild forms of acne or small breakouts.

Witch Hazel

Derived from the Witch Hazel bush, it is often diluted with alcohol and sold in drugstores and used as an astringent. When used in its true form, it can be very effective at treating acne blemishes. You can use the Witch Hazel as an astringent and also the concentrated form to treat blemishes.

Article Source : Pg. 27

About Author

Both Charley Huang & Peter Rodrick are contributors for EditorialToday. The above articles have been edited for relevancy and timeliness. All write-ups, reviews, tips and guides published by EditorialToday.com and its partners or affiliates are for informational purposes only. They should not be used for any legal or any other type of advice. We do not endorse any author, contributor, writer or article posted by our team.

Charley Huang has sinced written about articles on various topics from Mortgage, Your Online Business and Finances. For more information on or visit. Charley Huang's top article generates over 60500 views. to your Favourites.

Peter Rodrick has sinced written about articles on various topics from Acne Treatment, Alcohol Treatment and Computers and The Internet. For more information visit . Play free online. Peter Rodrick's top article generates over 74000 views. to your Favourites.