0 Taking Care of Acne

By Sara Baranour


Adult acne can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem to have, regardless what you want to call it. Some people don't go through a teenage spotty phase before they are affected by painful adult acne.

Adult acne is different from teenage acne and hence requires a different approach to treatment. Adult acne usually affects the lower half of the face, whereas teen acne is generally on the upper face. Adult acne appears as a cyst, it is deeper and can not be drained.

So where does this acne come from?

An acne occurs when sebum, the lubricant that naturally moisturizers our skin and hair is trapped under dead skin cells and debris in a hair follicle. Normally, sebum conditions the skin when it rises to the surface. If it gets trapped, the sebum clogs the pore, creating an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. Inflammation, cyst, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads are the result. If these go untreated, they can burst, creating large stretched pores, scarring and even post-inflammatory pigmentation.

To treat adult acne effectively, we have to look at addressing the internal causes of acne and have a long term approach using appropriate skin treatments and skin care to achieve a new equilibrium for the skin to maintain its own healthy, breakout-free appearance without harsh chemicals and irritants.

To help treat your acne, here are some recommendations:

First, check for food intolerances - any excess burden on the digestive tract, or immune system, can contribute to inflammation and toxicity in the system, worsening acne. Any toxins that aren't eliminated properly through the bowel can cause congestion and oxidation in the skin, as it is the largest organ of elimination.

Find nutritional deficiencies and develop a plan for supplements that is tailored to your needs. Nutrient rich, high fiber foods, fruits and vegetables, and essential fatty acids should be part of your daily diet. Antioxidant nutrients specific for skin health include supplements like Vitamin A, C, E complex. They support collagen production, help repair skin and balance hormones, increase elasticity and hydration, balance oxidation in the skin, and reduce inflammation.

Healthy skin needs a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet complete with foods that are rich in nutrients. This supports a normal hormone profile, maintains healthy insulin levels, restores the acid/alkaline balance, and improves digestion and elimination. The basic diet for acne is grounded in plant based foods, lean protein, essential fatty acids, and fiber rich complex carbohydrates.

Addressing the root causes of acne will help you achieve an acne free complexion.




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