Fixes For Skin Problems
To keep skin clear & free of problems, eating right plays a big part. Certain skin problems like acne & eczema can be seen as an attempt by the body to get rid of toxins through the skin. We can help our body do just that by making sure our kidneys & liver function well, not overburdened with the job to eliminate toxins from the body.
Drink lots of water (filtered if possible) throughout the day, at least 8 glasses or 2 litres & eat large portions of fibre daily. Go easy on sugary foods & drinks. Learn to love fruits & vegetables.
Acne - Causes the formation of pimples, blackheads & cysts. For acne on the face, neck, chest & back, use a natural antibacterial, non-oily face or body wash such as those containing tea tree oil. Don't use oily cosmetics. Use a clay mask containing echinacea. Wash your hair daily.
Combat acne with : zinc, Vitamin A, B & E, echinacea, tea tree oil & thyme.
Consult a doctor if acne persists & fails to heal.
Help site :
"Cure Acne Naturally" - nutritional therapies & topical remedies that helps.
Eczema - Comes from the Greek word with the meaning "to boil over". Caused by several factors such as food dietary triggers, nutrition deficiencies & stress.
Combat eczema with : zinc, Vitamin C, B & E, essential fatty acids (EFA), camomile tea & chickweed ointment.
Help site :
"Control Your Eczema" - 5 herbs to heal skin from the inside out.
"Power Plants for Dermatitis" - nutritional therapies & herbs that help heal skin.
Dry skin - Use lotions or creams containing avocado, jojoba, aloe vera, Vitamin E, evening primrose.
Oily skin - Use gentle lotions or creams containing Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs). Try face steaming for about 10 minutes using either a facial steamer or a bowl of hot water (use a towel to cover your head to trap the heat). Apply a clay mask that contains echinacea once a week.
Blemishes/Age spots - Try dabbing lemon juice a few times a day to make them grow faint.
Sunburn - Apply a soothing lotion or gel containing pure aloe vera. Essential oils like anti-inflammatory lavender & soothing camomile are known to aid healing. If you wish try applying yogurt.
Mosquito bites & bee stings - Apply lavender & tea tree oil or try rubbing with a piece of raw onion.
Athlete's foot (Tinea pedis) - Mostly caused by a moisture-loving fungus called trichophyton, this infection occurs on the skin's surface & is usually accompanied by itch, blisters, red rash or a dry & scaly rash.
Maintain these habits to steer clear of this fungus -
clean your feet & dry them well especially between toes with a hair dryer, powder feet & shoes with antifungal powder, wear cotton socks & change them daily, alternate shoes - give the pair worn the previous day a chance to air & breathe, & try to put on sandals/slippers while in public shower or locker rooms
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Skin problems range from the simple to the complicated including serious infections and cancer of the skin. The skin also reflects a person's state of health in many ways including nutritional status. The most common form of skin problems, dry skin, or xeroderma, does not reflect any underlying illness; instead, the skin loses some of the lustre that confer a pliable feel and appearnce. Some people experience improvements of dry skin conditions by boosting there intake of vitamins A and C, the B_group vitamins and zinc.
- Wash your feet regularly and dry them well - especially between the toes.
- Choose socks made of natural fibre like cotton.
- Change your socks and/or tights regularly.
- Make sure your shoes are roomy and comfortable.
- Use a special insole to absorb sweat and beat odour - available from your local pharmacy.
- Smelly feet may be helped by special foot deodorants - take a look at your local pharmacist
- Give your favourite shoes a rest - don't wear them all the time
Acne is a problem affecting many millions of individuals from all walks of life. Most commonly, the problem starts in the teen years with a second peak in young woman from the early twenties to the late thirties/early forties. Hormonal factors are a primary contributing factor. Stress often seems a factor in acne, with its impact likely mediated through the body's hormone system. Diet has not been substantiated as a contributing factor despite abundant rumors.
Face:
1. It involves cleansing, toning (optional though) & moisturing :
Cleansing removes dirt & make-up. Clean by patting gently on the face with your palms. Use a creamy cleansing lotion if you have dry skin or an oil-free lotion if you have oily skin.
Toning removes the last traces of dirt. Use a alcohol-free toner for all skin types. Avoid alcohol-based toners.
Moisturising puts moisture back on the face that was removed during cleansing. It protects the skin from moisture loss & prevents damage from pollution & wind.
Virtually all skin medications are either topical or systemic. Topical medications are applied directly to the affected area of the skin. Systemic medications are taken by mouth or injected and are distributed throughout the body. Rarely, when a high concentration of a medication is needed at the affected area, a doctor may inject a medication just under the skin; this is called an intradermal injection.
Aloe Vera is considered by more people as a true miracle, that makes almost any illness away from the problems of digestion and to cancer of the wounds, to constipation. Right as you are convinced about the healing capabilities of this plant? Some dabble in gel-ready and miraculously, all gone wrong! Is it to be? Come to find out together!
Acene
Acne goes with adolescence, a term derived from the Greek for the "acme" or prime of life. The young girl who is desperately aware of the smallest comedo and the otherwise handsome young man, with his face or back a battle field of acne cysts and scars, are familiar to us all.
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