Other than the usual remedies that your dermatologist recommends, there are other acne alternative treatment methods that can aid you in your skin care to fight against acne.
Of course, different treatment, medication / medicine, and products work differently for different individuals. Some solutions work best, while other 'cures' prove ineffective.
Among the various alternatives, here are some that many agree works well to treat the skin problem:
Watch your Diet - While what you eat does not directly affect whether you have acne or not, a healthy diet keeps your whole body system running well, and that in turns prevent skin problems.
In general, eat more fruits and vegetables everyday (preferably 5 servings at least).
Needless to say, avoid fried, oily foods. And yes, drink lots of water.
Try Herbs - Many have found that particular blends of herbs are very useful as an acne alternative treatment and also helps maintain good skin.
Consider blending equal portions of sarsaparilla, yellow dock, burdock, and cleavers and consume it thrice per day, half a teaspoon each time.
Combined with a healthy diet, this blend helps cleanse the blood and lymph, and prevent blemishes from occurring.
Vitamins help too - Vitamin A, B6 and Zinc are the nutritional supplements to consider when you want to prevent pimples outbreaks.
While it is recommended to take about 30mg of Vitamin B6 and Zinc each, always consult your doctor before you consume any supplements.
And there's Massage - A good body and facial massage goes a long way to improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.
The ability for your body to heal from scars improve as well.
That's why it's recommended for people with skin problems.
Whatver calms you down - When your body is relaxed, your overall well-being is enhanced, and this is a good barrier against conditions and diseases.
Things like yoga, regular exercise, soothing breathing exercises etc can be beneficial for your body.
Whichever acne alternative treatment method you choose, understand that all methods take some time to show results.
Don't beat yourself up, and give your body some time to adjust and heal.
Always remember, you are in control, not acne.
Lim Zheng Yang used to suffer from acne and has spent countless hours researching on this skin condition and the best ways to treat it. You can read more about his works at his main site Acne and Wrinkle Treatments Guide and Blog. And for his collection of acne resources, you can visit his sub-site Acne Treatment for All | |
