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Many people think of
acne as something suffered solely by
hormone laden teenagers, but many adults can
attest that that's simply not the case! At least
eighty percent of adults suffer from acne at
some point after leaving their teens, and many
adults suffer recurring bouts of acne well into
their thirties and even forties.
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Not only can acne be disfiguring
and embarrassing, but most acne medications were created
with young skin in mind, and simply don't suit the
skin of older people (many acne treatments are too
drying, as they treat "oily" skin; although
many acne sufferers actually have so-called normal
or even dry skin).
So what is a mature acne sufferer to do? One
excellent place to start is by looking at natural
acne remedies. Many are just as effective as their
over the counter or prescription counterparts, but
are often much more gentle and far less likely to
irritate sensitive skin.
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There are several products which work effectively
against acne, many of which are plant based,
or herbal in nature. It's possible to buy many
herbal based acne products online or even from
your local pharmacy or health food store. For
many people, this is a convenient way of treating
their acne naturally. However, other people
prefer to make their own completely natural
herbal acne medications.
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One natural herbal remedy involves the use of
strawberries or strawberry leaves. The use of
moistened strawberry leaves as a treatment for acne
actually dates back to Egyptian times. You can replicate
the treatment of the ancient Egyptians quite simply,
by moistening strawberry leaves with a little water,
and then leaving them on your face for ten to fifteen
minutes as you rest. Alternatively, you can try using
mashed strawberries, applied as a paste to your skin.
Another natural herb for treating acne
is dandelion. To use dandelion, you can chop up
both the leaves and root of the plant and boil it
in water. After simmering the mixture gently for ten
minutes, turn off the heat, allow it to cool and then
strain. The liquid can be drunk as a tea, or applied
directly to the skin (or both!).
Aloe Vera gel is also considered to be an
excellent treatment for acne. In Ayurvedic medicine,
Aloe Vera gel is mixed with essential oils as an acne
treatment. It has been shown to reduce inflammation,
and may also help to moisturize and rejuvenate the
skin. Aloe Vera regularly applied has also proven
to be an effective treatment for acne scars, and can
prevent the eruption of new acne pustules.
Many practitioners of herbal medicine recommend both
internal and external treatments for acne. Acne is
often a symptom of internal discord in the body, and
thus treating the skin does little to solve the problem.
Knowing this, it makes sense to heal the whole body
rather than simply focus on the skin, as many other
medications do. An excellent external remedy involves
a combination of different essential oils, including
Tea Tree Oil (known for its exceptional antibacterial
and antifungal properties, and its ability to penetrate
the skin), peppermint oil and clove oil. Herbal teas
and tinctures taken alongside such an external treatment
help attack the acne problem in two ways.
The good news is that if you are an adult suffering
from acne, there is something you can do about it.
If your acne problem is severe or persistent,
it may make sense to visit a naturopath or other practitioner
of complementary medicine, who can do a full analysis
of your overall health. Armed with this information,
the practitioner can prescribe an acne treatment tailored
for your unique situation, which may ultimately prove
more beneficial and effective than something you purchase
off the shelf.
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