You are in your teens and are feeling shy to go in public all because of a bad skin. Acne mainly affects the adolescents, reflecting the hormonal changes at this age. The glands in the skin of the face, chest, shoulders, and upper back secrete more of the lubricant sebum, the skin's natural oil. Glands blocked with sebum and dead cells become swollen and infected, forming pus- filled pimples and red spots.
A whole food diet and exercise are considered to be of vital to increase the flow of oxygen to the surface of the skin. Exposure to sunlight as a source of vitamin D is recommended, and intensive hydrotherapy as steam is suggested. A fresh mixed juice of carrot, celery, and grapefruit should be taken twice daily. Boil a sprig of rosemary or thyme in a pint, after cooling ads some lemon juice and use the water for bathing.
Chamomile tea helps to allay the anxiety and stress that often triggers acne. If your skin is normal mix 50 ml soya oil and 1 tsp of almond oil with 10 drops of your chosen oil, for extra sensitive skin add 5 drops wheatgerm and apply twice daily, followed with a hot compress. Avoid oily or junk food, apply anti- acne cream, remember not to squeeze or pick spots as it spreads the infection and causes scarring.
Acne can be cured and improved- do not get depressed about it.
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