Good nutrition is the foundation for healthy skin. A well-balanced
diet will ensure that your body receives the vitamins and mineral it
needs to support and maintain the health of the skin. Foods rich in
sulphur, such as onions and garlic, may be particularly helpful to
those who suffer from acne. There are also several nutritional
supplements that may be helpful in the maintenance of healthy skin.
Supplements of b-complex vitamins as well as vitamin C, and A are very
important for the strength, growth, and vitality of the skin. Vitamin
E and the mineral zinc orotate are also useful supplements as they
both contain antioxidants that can help protect the skin from damage.
And don't underestimate the power of water. Water helps to hydrate the
skin, plump up the glands, and move waste and nutrients through the
system. Plan on drinking at least six to eight glasses of purified
water each day to keep skin healthy and deter the development of acne.
We recommend using a Wellness Water purification system available at
www.ghchealth.com.
Cleansing
In order to prevent or alleviate acne, you need to keep you skin
nourished from the inside and clean on the outside. People who suffer
from acne need to be especially careful about the methods and products
used to cleanse the skin.
Choose gentle herbal facial cleansers and moisturizers, and use them
at least twice throughout the day to remove debris, oil, perspiration,
and pollutants that have built up on the skin. There are several
products on the market that are made exclusively for acne-prone skin.
These products are designed to reduce the incidence of acne breakouts.
The best product available is Oxy-Skin. A non-oily face wash that
contains tea tree oil or echinacea can also help to slow or halt the
development of acne. Excessive washing will not help reduce acne, and
in fact it can actually aggravate it. Rather, wash your face twice a
day in the morning and evenings and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Moisturizers and Cosmetics
As with facial cleansers, be sure to choose moisturizers and cosmetics
that will work well with your skin type. Avoid oily cosmetics or any
facial products that contain socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate,
isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, parabens and sodium
chloride, as these ingredients can cause acne. Cosmetics are a major
cause of acne breakouts for adult women. Wear the least amount of
makeup you feel comfortable with, to avoid irritation to your skin and
allow your skin to receive an ample supply of oxygen.
Hands Off!
As hard as it can be to resist, picking or squeezing at pimples or
blemishes will really only make them worse. In fact, it can cause open
sores that lead to infection. Normally, a pimple will last any where
from one to four weeks. But it will go away on its own. And picking or
squeezing it will not make it go away any faster.
