Aromatherapy Treatment for Acne
Many essential oils are not antiseptic but also promote healing or generation of new healthy skin cells. Some of the best are Bergamot, Geranium Lavender and Lemon these may need to be used in varying combinations depending on the state of the skin and the person as a whole. Bergamot for instance is an effective antidepressant and this emotional quality may be helpful at time a as acne can understandably make the sufferer fellow (adolescence is a time of fluctuating self- esteem at the best of times) and as an astringent antiseptic oil it is excellent for greasy infected skin. Do not however overuse this oil as it increases the skin's sensitivity to the sun moderate amounts of sunlight are generally good for drying and healing the skin too.
Self- Help For Acne
The most common reaction of most people is to squeeze the spots, this almost always swerves to spread the infection into surrounding tissues, and if done and if done repeatedly can damage the local skin areas producing scarring. Any programmed of treatment therefore needs to include a lot of self- help to be successful. The natural therapies offer the most successful and safety ways to improve the of condition and rebalance of the skin. The best approach is to combine local external cleansing with internal treatment; all therapies are likely to emphasize the importance of diet in treating acne. Where acne persists for year after adolescence here may well be a hormonal imbalance that needs to be abdressed and again there are appropriate natural remedies that may be used- seek professional treatment if needed. Slight astringency of its own or Coconut or else mixed into gentle cleansing creams for regular use on the affected area. Another base might be a toning lotion such as triple. Distilled Rosewater, Orange Blossom water or perhaps distilled Witch Hazel for extra astringency. Use 1-2 per cent of essential oil sin any of these base carriers. If there is much evidence of scarring after the condition has improved use the essential oils in a carrier which includes 10 per cent Wheat germ oil to promote skin elasticity and healing.
Herbalism Treatment for Acne
Initial treatment should be firmly geared towards cleansing of the skin and of the whole system. Locally any of the essential oils described above may be used or else cleanse the skin with an infusion of herbs such as Elderflower ( sawbucks nigra) lavender (Lavandual vera) or Marigold ( Calendula officinalis ) adding 5 ml (1 tsp of distilled witch hazel ( Hamamelis virgmiaman) to 300 ml ( ½ pt / 1 ¼ cups) of the following herbs, Burdock ( Arctum Lappa): a powerful tissue cleanser. Encouraging the removal of waste matter from the skin via the blood supply and equally helpings the transport nutrients to the skin. The root is more powerful and a decoction should be used the leaf is made into an infusion. Start by taking small amounts of this herb (about 45 ml (3 tbsp) 3 times a day) as it can initially stir things up and the skin seems to get worse. Cone Flower (Ecbinacea angustifolis or E purpurea): the best all purpose immune stimulant aiding resistance. And speeding up our reactions to infection. Used together with the above herbs this creates a strong detoxification process. Dandelion ( Taraxacum officnails ): the root in particular is helpful in improving the detoxifying action of the liver and also as a gentle laxative taking pressure away from the skin as an or gin of elimination. Red Clover (Trifolium pretense): another excellent blood and tissue cleanser the infusion can also be used externally to carefully bathe inflamed spots and is gentle.
Acne And the Adolescent
Acne can be a major blight on adolescence causing much emotional upset and ever relationship difficulties so it is important that families and all concerned do not exaggerate the condition. Conon and practical help are better then either dismissing the problem or worst still making negative comments. Gentle but regular cleansing of the skin attention to by gone and diet will all help keep acne to a minimum so encouragement of these activates is useful even if met with opposition.
Homeopathy Treatment
In the short term try one of these remedies (also refer to he remedy suggestions for Abscesses and Boils Calc Suph: for spots that never come to a really head but get tender and inflamed and then seem to subside after a while suitable for blind boils) Hepar sulph: for lots opus filled spots which feel hot and tender to the touch and generally unhealthy looking skin. A spot that develop pus which is slow to clear this remedy is particularly good for helping the healing of scarring.
Naturopathy Treatment for Acne
The first basic principle of then naturopathic approach ( as with all the other natural therapies is too overhaul the ides. As far as is possible given teenage fads. A reduction of sugary fatty food is essential shifting the balance toward fresh fruit and vegetables whole grains and lean forms of protein. It is often desirable to reduce dairy products for while especially milk or strong cheeses. Taking plenty of fluids regularly is important not fizzy drinks or tea and coffee but water or fruit juices. Alcohol should also be reduced. Stimulating the circulation either by self massage or using hydrotherapy- for instance by briskly rubbing the trunk and limes with allopath dipped in coo water- is a helpful aid to cleansing of the skin. Allow the skin to breathe he by wearing cool clothes and pay strict attention to hygienic. Send Hine is usually helpful although be careful not to sari in the sun too long, and take adequate sun protection measures. 
