Acne is a problem for millions of people all over the world, and particularly affects teenagers and young adults. It is a skin condition that can affect different parts of the body but is often most commonly found on the face and neck, causing unhappiness and embarrassment for the sufferer.
There are a number of things you can do to treat acne. Firstly you can ensure that you eat a healthy diet, which means that you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and drink lots of water. In addition, you should try and eat foods high in vitamin E because this vitamin is considered to be an excellent way of reducing acne scars and scratches. It's also a good idea to eat foods containing anti-oxidants and Omega 3. All of these things will help your body remove toxins which can build up in your skin and worsen your acne.
Stress is a common factor that is believed to be linked to acne so reducing your stress levels will certainly help. One of the best ways to do this is through taking more physical exercise, even if it's just increasing the amount of walking you do every day, for example.
Another way to treat acne is of course through using the natural healing power of aloe vera. This plant has been used to treat the skin for thousands of years and is considered by many to be an excellent way of treating acne.
Aloe vera is available in many forms including gels, creams, soaps, lotions, juices and pills. It can be applied to the skin directly or can be swallowed and put to work from inside the body through juices and pills (which is where it is most effective).
The great thing about aloe vera is that it has two excellent properties - it moisturises the skin and heals the skin from any cuts, scars or scratches so this combination means it can produce excellent results when used to treat acne.
The results will obviously differ depending on the product you use with some being more effective than others, but if you use a good quality aloe vera product on a daily basis, it's possible to see a dramatic improvement in the appearance of your acne enabling you to live a more confident and happier life.
Aloe vera has some important medicinal qualities that are very effective in the treatment of acne. Aloe Vera has been used in a wide variety of medicinal ways both historically and in modern time. It is used to treat burns, wounds and infections to regenerate skin and provide the building blocks needed to rebuild scarred or damaged skin areas. In addition it aids in treating acne by acting as an anti-inflammatory agent and an immune booster.
Aloe Vera Solutions
Acne can be treated by either soaps containing aloe vera or aloe vera gel. Soaps should be used at least twice a day and the skin should be patted dry following the wash. A topical gel or cream application of aloe vera can then be applied to the inflamed or infected areas. Acne is not cured by aloe vera but the symptoms of redness, flaky skin, and swelling will be rapidly decreased with consistent use.
Aloe vera, in liquid form, can be applied to the facial area to remove excess oil. The face should then be washed with a soap containing aloe vera and then a commercially prepared aloe vera cream can be applied. This treatment uses all the medicinal components of the aloe vera to help keep skin looking soft and breakout free. The mild astringent qualities of the allow vera will prevent future acne outbreaks and help reduce redness and swelling.
Medical Findings
As far back as 1750 B.C clay tablets were written addressing the medicinal properties of aloe vera. A Greek physician wrote in 74 B.C about using aloe vera to cure infections of the skin, burns and to decrease hair loss.
In 1935 the first medical report was published describing the medical use of aloe vera in burn patients. It has since been the focus of many studies addressing the healing properties of aloe vera for all skin conditions, including acne. As with all herbal and medical treatments individual responses will vary with most users indicating a decrease in the redness and flaky skin around the acne blemishes.
There are no known side effects to using aloe vera externally. If any irritation occurs simply discontinue use.
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