Fighting Acne

Acne is a condition that typically is associated with puberty and does occur frequently during those years but can extend or surface during middle aged years.  Acne is caused by the increased production of sebum and as a result of this increase pores become blocked by not only sebum but by dead skin cells.  This results in pimples or boils that present themselves not only on the face but also on the chest back and upper arm area.  The causes of acne are also hormonal related.  To cure your acne you've got to balance your hormones. When hormones are out of balance skin oil production goes into overdrive aggravating acne.

Common sense ways to treat acne include:

·                       rest relaxation fresh air and exercise

·                       Don't squeeze spots

·                       Don't use massage on acne

·                       Avoid oily creams in Acne Treatment especially those with Saturated Fatty Acids like Shea Butter Cocoa Butter and Macadamia Oil..

·                       Healthy diet - Fasts and vegetarian diets are cleansing to the body and it’s circulatory and lymphatic systems.  These cleansing treatments may well be worth consulting a dietician or holistic practitioner for guidelines as to how to effectively incorporate such treatments with combating  Acne.  The final verdict is out as to whether the avoidance of such foods as chocolate cheese nuts pork cream spices citrus fruits coffee tea juices soft drinks chips/crisps tomatoes seafood and dairy products is out but certainly adopting a healthy diet that is rich in vitamins minerals and whole foods in addition to plenty of clean water will provide a healthy body better capable of functioning at optimal levels.