Adult Acne :All Natural Solutions to Regain Clear Skin

Acne affects about 80% of adolescents. I mean here by acne, teenage acne. We will see later that there are actually several types of acne.
Juvenile acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin and not an infection. Therefore, it is not contagious.

The juvenile acne affects mostly teenagers, especially boys, puberty. Indeed, at puberty, hormonal changes are taking place through the action of androgens (variety of hormones) that trigger puberty. These hormones have an action on the sebaceous glands that they increase the volume and secretion. The sebaceous glands are located in the epidermis and are responsible for the secretion of sebum (fats essentially consisting of triglycerides).

The juvenile acne affects individuals called "seborrheic", that is to say with overactive sebaceous glands (skin glands secreting fat). The sebaceous glands of people with acne prone produce excess sebum.

When acne, firstly the sebaceous glands work excessively and, on the other hand discharge of sebum is blocked by the formation of plugs in the aperture of these glands. This accumulation of sebum in the sebaceous glands is responsible for microkystes training. Some of these microkystes able to open up to the surface of the skin and then form comedones, while others microkystes become infected, resulting in the appearance of papules and pustules or nodules.

This is reflected by the appearance of blackheads and reddish lesions, often troublesome from an aesthetic point of view.

Acne mainly affects the face but also the scalp, neck, back, chest and forearms in some people.

Its evolution is by successive crops for several months or years. In women, an accentuation of acne before menstruation is common. In general, acne naturally disappears around the age of 25 years.

Acne usually leaves no trace, but when acne pimples are deep (that is to say if they are accompanied by inflammation), they can sometimes leave permanent scars.

The different types of acne

We must differentiate mainly juvenile other forms of acne acne:

    Rosacea or acne erythematous: form of acne that primarily affects women between 35 and 50 years. This is a chronic skin condition characterized by redness of the face, particularly the cheeks and nose. Its cause is unknown, but it seems as coffee, chocolate, tea, spices and alcohol play a role promoting
     Neonatal acne: This form of acne affects newborns and does not persist beyond the second or third month
     Acne conglobata: aggravated form of acne, deep and wide, including touching the back and sometimes the buttocks. She accompanies abscess pus containing oily and can be localized or generalized. It lasts for years. Moreover, these abscesses eventually communicate (create fistulas). This variety of acne must be treated quickly because it occurs both on the surface and under the skin, leaving permanent scars
     Necrotic acne forehead acne as an adult sitting on the nose and the edge of the scalp. It is characterized by small pink buttons covering crust and leaving an indelible scar
     Medicated acne: it is pustular acne whose appearance is triggered by a medication: B12, cortisone, barbiturates, lithium bromide, immunosuppressants, progestin oral contraceptives containing androgens, certain antidepressants
     Excoriated acne un girls: This form of acne is the result of frequent and compulsive scratching. It is found elsewhere than in young girls with anxious tendencies
    Late acne: This form of acne occurs after age 30 years. It often results in women to overproduction of androgens (male hormones). This type of acne may require a change in the prescription of the contraceptive pill used
     Acne keloid: furunculous variety of acne, appearing at the neck and is characterized by a cluster of buttons forming a hard bead forms on the neck
     Cosmetic acne: following the application of cosmetic creams too greasy.

But these types of acne that affect all age groups are rarer. juvenile acne representing 75% of reported acne types.

Symptoms

Acne usually begins in adolescence. Acne usually affects the face, neck, chest and shoulders.

The signs of acne vary among individuals:

     oily skin with large pores
     "Black spots" (open comedones)
     "White spots" (closed comedones, papules)
     erythematous papules (red raised lesions) in case of inflammation of microkystes
     pustules (pus containing lesions develop when a blackhead becomes inflamed)
     nodules and cysts caused by larger infections are located deeper under the skin and form hard lumps and swollen scars.

Factors and those at risk

People at risk:

     heredity, people whose close family suffer or have suffered from acne
     teenagers, especially boys
     enceints women
     women two to seven days before their period.

Risk Factors:

     Hormonal fluctuations in women: acne can occur in women who start or stop taking birth control pills,   especially if the prescribed brand is rich in estrogen, also during pregnancy
     poor diet in people already prone to acne
     irritants cosmetics, oily substances
     stress, lack of sleep
     sun exposure, wet environments
     Taking certain medications: corticosteroids, some antidepressant ...

Preventions

Food hygiene

It has not been proven that a diet high in fat or sugar worsen the appearance of acne, however, we know that a healthy balanced diet, rich in fruits, vegetables and unrefined foods limited signs acne. In fact, this diet provides the body with the nutrients needed to maintain the immune system.

It is therefore recommended to avoid excesses generally (not deleted) of meat, milk, animal fats, refined products, sugar, chocolate, beer, alcohol ... Also avoid excess iodine found in abundant in refined foods, industrial.

Skin hygiene measures

Above all, it is necessary to clean the skin 2 times a day using mild soaps and unaggressive. Then you should follow these tips:

     do not pinch, squeeze or puncture the buttons, it can leave scars. We must leave it up if it is absolutely necessary, a dermatologist or esthetician competent in this field that will make you a skin cleansing every fortnight at first, then once a month thereafter
     use a mild, unscented soap, cleansing gel or surgras bread to wash your face twice a day (antibacterial soaps have no positive effect on acne)
     Avoid tap water (too often limestone and chlorine) and the use of spray that, over time, can become irritating
     Once cleansed skin, apply a lotion that firms skin (lotion alcohol)
     in case of mechanical shaving, preferably use a shaving foam suitable for acne-prone skin
     Wash your hair at least twice a week
     beware of the sun, it hides in no case the lesions, on the contrary, it promotes acne. Protect your skin from the sun with sunscreen noncomedogenic (avoiding coconut butter-based barrier creams or coconut oil that aggravate evil)
     avoid the use of cosmetic products not suitable for young skin prone to acne. Indeed, the contact acne, a form of acne, resulting from repeated contact with products which block the pores of the skin, some too fatty cosmetics. For this, prefer good quality products, ideally non-comedogenic.

Natural Solutions

Yeast

Brewer's yeast - whose scientific name is Saccharomyces cerevisiae - is a naturally occurring fungus in the air. Brewer's yeast is rich in B vitamins and minerals which confers virtues to treat skin conditions.

We find food beer yeast - living or not - in many and varied forms: flake, flakes or powder, all forms that are easily incorporated into food preparation, or tablets and capsules.

Burdock

Burdock is an herb large whose root contains polyphenols inhibit germs and fungi. These constituents justify the traditional use of this plant in the treatment of moderate acne.

This action is reinforced by the purifying properties of the plant. It drains the body of all the toxins that contribute to the appearance of pimples. Burdock can also be recommended for oily skin problems.

Dandelion

Dandelion is a wild herb that is found in every garden.

It has many medicinal uses. Dandelion is rich in beta carotene and vitamin C. The dandelion is a plant that helps eliminate toxins from the body. That is why the dandelion is generally recommended for people with acne-prone skin.

Melaleuca oil

Melaleuca alternifolia The is an Australian tree, also known as the "Australian Tea Tree." The essential oil extracted from the leaves is known for its healing, soothing, antiseptic and disinfectant. This oil was even used previously to treat soldiers.
Melaleuca oil also has comparable efficacy in the treatment of acne.

Zinc

Zinc is a trace element that is involved in numerous enzymatic reactions and plays an important role in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
Zinc deficiency can cause growth retardation, immune problems, skin problems and healing. It is an anti-oxidant that intervene in the prevention of toxic effects due to free radicals. Some studies report that daily zinc supplements may help reduce the inflammation of acne lesions. Zinc has even demonstrated equivalent efficacy to tetracycline, the reference antibiotic in the treatment of acne.

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 is necessary for the proper development of the skin, hair, mucous membranes and the immune system. It is involved in the generation of tissues and the creation of antibodies stimulating wound healing. Vitamin B5 promotes the growth and strength of the skin and mucous membranes.

Green clay

Alone or mixed with other ingredients, the clay can purify, cleanse, tone, heal, soften and nourish any skin type. Green clay is recommended for normal skin and oily skin. High performance, green clay is the most versatile. Absorbing impurities agent, green clay is remineralizing, regenerating and revitalizing the weakened areas.

It is advisable to make a mask with green clay on the face every three days for better efficiency.