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A Self-Help Guide For Natural Cures and Remedies

Acne Treatment Tips

Acne is a skin inflammation that to some degree afflicts about 80 percent of all those between the ages of twelve and twenty-four. A sebaceous gland, located in each hair follicle or tiny pit of skin, produces oil that lubricates the skin. If some of the oil becomes trapped, bacteria multiply in the pit and the skin becomes inflamed.

Several of these spots can come and go over a period of months or years. Most adolescents have acne because the sebaceous glands are stimulated by a male hormone at puberty. No exact cause is known, but factors that contribute to acne are heredity, oily skin, and androgens (male hormones) produced in increased amounts when a boy or girl reaches puberty. Other causes include oral contraceptives, allergies, stress, and excess junk food.

Blackheads form when sebum combines with skin pigments and plugs the pores. If scales below the surface of the skin become filled with sebum, whiteheads appear. In severe cases the whiteheads build up, spread under the skin, and rupture, which eventually spreads the inflammation.

	Nutrients
Supplement	Suggested Dosage	Comments
Very Important
Chromium (GTF)	As directed.	Aids in reducing infections of the skin.
Gerovital H-3 face cream (GH-3)	As directed on label	Relieves inflammation. Used in Europe with good results
Lecithin	1 capsule before meals	Needed for better absorption of the essential fatty acids
Primrose oil	As directed on label	Supplies the essential gamma-linoleic acids needed for healing. Used in Europe with good results. See unsaturated fatty acids below
Unsaturated fatty acids	1 tbsp. cold-pressed sesame or flaxseed oil (linseed oil) or take n capsule form	Needed to keep the skin smooth and soft, and to repair damaged cells.
Zinc gluconate	30-80 mg. daily.	Aids in healing of tissue and helps to prevent scarring
Important
Vitamin A and E emulsion	100,000 IU vitamin A and 400 IU vitamin E. Use emulsion for easier assimilation.	Strengthens the protective epithelial (skin) tissue
Helpful
Accutane	As directed on label	Strengthens epithelial (skin) tissue. Caution: Do not use if pregnant. May cause birth defects.
Chlorophyll (liquid or tablets)	As directed on label	Aids in cleansing the blood , preventing infections.`
Cod liver oil	As directed on label	A good source of vitamins A and D, which are needed for healing of skin tissue.
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) with digestive enzymes	Take with meals	Caution: Those with ulcers should not take digestive enzymes containing HCl.
Proteotytic enzymes	2 tablets between meals	Free radical scavengers.
Retin-A (contains retinoic acid and a vitamin A derivative)	By prescription only	Successfully used by dermatologists to treat acne. Caution: Do not use if pregnant. May cause birth defects.
Vitamin B complex (high potency) with extra B6 and pantothenic acid	50 mg 3 times daily	Important for healthy skin tone.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids	3,000-5,000 mg daily in divided doses.	Promotes immune function.

HERBS

• Use alfalfa, burdock root, cayenne, chaparral, dandelion root, echinacea, the herbal combinations AKN and BFC, red clover combination from Nature's Way Products, and yellow dock root. Prepare a poultice using chaparral, dandelion, and yellow dock root, and apply to the areas of skin with acne. See POULTICE in Part Three for directions on how to prepare and use a poultice.

• Use red clover, lavender, and strawberry leaves as a steam sauna on the face. Lavender kills germs and stimulates new cell growth.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Keep the affected area as free from oil as possible.
  Wash or pat the face with lemon juice three times daily.
  Shampoo hair frequently.

• Increase your intake of raw vegetables. Avoid alcohol, butter and cream, caffeine, cheese,chocolate, eggs, fat, fish, meat, poultry, sugar, and wheat. Do not use any dairy products for one month. Acne may develop due to an allergic reaction to dairy products, and the fat content of the dairy products can worsen the condition.
  Add one dairy product back at a time to see if the acne returns.

CONSIDERATIONS

• An antibiotic cream or an oral antibiotic is sometimes prescribed for acne. If so, add some form of acidophilus because antibiotics kill "friendly" bacteria along with "unfriendly" bacteria. Eat plenty of sour products, such as yogurt.

• Benzoyl peroxide, an active ingredient in many acne products, helps in mild cases. All cosmetics should be water based; do not use oil-based products.
• An acne treatment program called Derma-Klear from Enzymatic Therapy may help.
  
• Blackheads should be removed only with a specially designed instrument. Picking or scratching may cause scarring. Keep hands clean and avoid touching the face.
  
• Follow a fasting program.

 

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