By Ronald Barnes


Acne is a skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. These people come from both genders and varying ages, as, unlike what many people believe, the skin condition does not correct itself when the individual moves from the teen years to adulthood. Since it makes the skin unattractive, the condition negatively impacts the self esteem of the individual. Many turn to prescription and over the counter drugs but unfortunately some of these simply do not work or only work for a short time. Additionally some of them have undesirable side effects. This is why many people look for a natural treatment for acne.

Acne treatments found in nature, just like their pharmaceutical counterparts, can be topical or oral. The oral versions are really dietary recommendations that also have other health benefits. Among these recommendations is the inclusion of fruits and vegetables in the diet. Fruits and vegetables help the body by providing the vitamins and minerals that help to keep this skin ailment at bay.

One of the things that sufferers of dermatological conditions are advised to do is to hydrate their bodies. This means consuming lots of water. Water is known as a detoxing agent as it moves toxins out of the body. Many of these toxins, if not removed, would eventually find their way to the skin, resulting in blackheads, cysts or pimples.

Aloe Vera is one of the most popular topical natural treatments for acne. It is a plant that is found in tropical and subtropical climates around the world. The plant has been used for centuries as a means of improving the health of the skin. Users of Aloe Vera apply the gel like contents to the skin and let it sit there for a few minutes before washing it off. They also include this substance to their drinks and smoothies. Some even consume the plant's internal sections without adding anything else.

Aloe Vera promotes the healing of the skin's epithelial cells when it is used as a topical treatment.The healing action helps to reduce scars created by acne breakouts. The plant has antimicrobial properties which ensure that acne remains at bay.

The food produced by bees, honey, is also one of the natural remedies for skin breakouts. It is known for its ability to reduce and eliminate scarring as well as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and cysts. Honey, like Aloe Vera, has a long history of being used for this purpose.

Facial masks that are made at home by people using the raw resources of nature tend to include certain ingredients. These ingredients are those that are known to provide the desired benefits. Some examples are, honey, avocado and Aloe Vera.

Simple solutions are available for those who suffer from this and other dermatological conditions. The ingredients are often in the kitchen of health enthusiasts anyway and for others they may be in the backyard growing. Some amount of research and experimentation may be needed though, as each individual's skin is unique.




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