Top 10 tips when dealing with ACNE
1. Avoid harsh peroxide based products because they will dry out your skin and cause it to age at a rapid rate.
2. Use a natural skincare line that does not contain chemicals and preservatives as these will only irritate your skin and make it worse in the long run. My top two natural, organic skincare line are Jadience and Seaflora.
3. Nurture your internal body with fresh fruit and vegetables and avoid processed, sugar based, gluten based products. The look of our skin is an external manifestation of an internal imbalance. If you need guidance see an practitioner of Chinese medicine or naturopathic doctor to give you herbal, supplement, and nutritional advice. The SKN blog also love to hear from it’s readers what content they would like us to write about.
4. Avoid taking antibiotics long term it will destroy your internal flora, leading to overgrowth of bacteria and a weakened immune system. Be sure to take probiotics and good bacteria based foods like kefir and miso.
5. If you are looking for treatment for your acne, I highly recommend cosmetic acupuncture. Cosmetic Acupuncture is a powerful treatment because it begins with body points to balance your internal system and is completed with facial needles. These facial needles work to increase the flow of blood and oxygen up to the face feeding the skin with nutrients. Cosmetic acupuncture also tightens up the skin working on the collagen and elastin. Because this is a holistic treatment it also balances the hormonal system which is a big factor in adult onset acne.
6. When searching out external treatments for acne I encourage you to find an experienced practitioner who uses Sciton BBL therapy. It is a light based therapy that treats over-acting oil glands that result in the reduction of acne and improve mild acne scarring. It also works on the collagen texture of the skin improving the overall complexion. Remember to always combine this with an internal therapy so you are getting to the cause of the acne.
7. Load your body up with good oils. I highly recommend Nutrasea oil. It is small fish based oil and it actually tastes okay. These oils will help to reduce internal inflammation that is sparking these outbreaks. On the other hand remember to avoid the bad oils which lead to the internal inflammation.
8. Drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated and your body flushing out those toxins.
9. Love your liver. Your liver is your detox organ and it needs to be functioning at its optimal state. A good way to keep your liver healthy and strong is to do a liver flush every six months. I recommend the Alpha Omega Liver Flush. It is so easy all you do is take 1tbsp every morning for thirty days. Don’t underestimate your liver it is so important to our overall health.
10. Practice relaxation and breathing techniques to keep you centered and calm. When our bodies and minds are stressed there is internal chaos that can cause our hormones to go crazy. A balanced body and mind will lead you to healthier, happier skin.
For information on skincare products, tips or anything to with acne just shoot me an email at info@SKNClinic.ca.