| The androgenic hormones, particularly | | | | tightens pores. Good, inexpensive choices include |
| testosterone, that increase at puberty, and the | | | | plain witch hazel for normal to dry skin, or 3% |
| surge of premenstrual hormones, trigger | | | | hydrogen peroxide for oily skin. 70% ethyl rubbing |
| increased production of sebum in the sweat | | | | alcohol can also be used for severe oiliness, but it |
| glands. The pores become clogged with both | | | | can really dry out your skin and irritate it more. |
| sebum and dead skin cells creating a prime | | | | Some toners are medicated, too, and this stage is |
| breeding ground for bacteria. These bacteria and | | | | the best for using a medicated product if you're |
| the breakdown products of sebum cause irritation | | | | only going to use one medication. Lemon juice is a |
| and inflammation in the pores. The result is acne | | | | good option, too. |
| – blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, and cysts | | | | Nutritional supplements |
| in the skin. | | | | Nutritional supplements for acne will decrease |
| Teenagers are not the only ones who can get | | | | inflammation and infection and nourish the skin. If |
| acne. Adults, at least 50%, suffer from blemishes | | | | consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is low, |
| and acne also. Sometimes adult acne is a result of | | | | take a multi-vitamin supplement. Buy supplements |
| pregnancy, diet, menopause or emotional upset. | | | | at a health food store rather than a discount |
| For some people acne is due to genetics or | | | | store or supermarket. The vitamin and mineral |
| hormones that create excessive oil production | | | | sources will be higher quality. Remember that |
| and this clogs the pores of the skin. Some | | | | foods provide a more balanced and absorbable |
| cosmetics can block pores which will create | | | | form of nutrients than pills. Reliance on |
| pimples. | | | | supplements as the only source of vitamins will |
| Severe acne can affect many facets of a | | | | not produce adequate results. |
| person's life, causing a great deal of | | | | Vitamins B5 and B6 and B3 have been shown to |
| embarrassment and stress. Some severe forms | | | | have an amazing effect on acne outbreaks. |
| of acne like acne cysts may rupture and cause | | | | Vitamin B5 was studied with people taking 10mg |
| scars that can result in psychological effects on | | | | per day plus a 20% topical lotion of B5. Those |
| the sufferer. Having skin full of pimples and zits | | | | with minor acne cleared up quickly and those with |
| may significantly limit one's social life and even | | | | severe acne cleared up within 6 months. The |
| diminish career prospects. Although acne is not | | | | safety of such high doses has not been |
| considered to be a life threatening disorder, the | | | | determined, though. |
| psychological impact of acne can be quite | | | | Greens |
| profound as it affects the most visible parts of | | | | They’re available at health stores and are |
| your body. If your acne condition is severe it can | | | | basically vegetables that are powdered. If you |
| be disfiguring and require years of treatment. | | | | want to get rid of acne quick you should try to |
| Use a good toner. Spray onto face or wipe on | | | | eat around 5 tablespoons a day or more. This will |
| with a cotton ball and wipe off with a clean, dry | | | | greatly help with clearing up acne if you are eating |
| cotton ball. This gets rid of excess cleanser and | | | | right as well. |