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As stated in previous posts, acne is a result of an overproduction of sebum, the follicle gets plugged and the bacteria forms and acne is the inevitable result… In this post, we will explore acne holistic alternatives.

Beneficial Foods; foods high in beta-carotene

• carrots
• pumpkin
• cantaloupe
• yellow-orange fruits and vegetables

IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR NURSING, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO USING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

Acne is believed to be from Pitta dosha aggravation. So, the treatment includes a diet that includes plenty of bland foods such as oatmeal, apple sauce, basmati rice and eliminating fried foods, spicy foods and citrus fruits.

Drink a tea made by combining 0.5 teaspoons of cumin, coriander and fennel in a tea ball and steeping it in hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink the tea after breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Vitamin Therapy:

• Zinc aids in reduction of inflammation and heals damaged skin (30-50mg / day)
• Chromium helps boosts the body’s ability to break down glucose.
• Vitamin A - reduces sebum and keratin production.
• Vitamin E - an antioxidant (200 to 400 IU a day)
• Vitamin B-6 This vitamin aids in the metabolism of hormones (50 mg per day)
• Black currant seed oil
• Evening primrose oil
• Echinacea
• Calendula
• Tea tree oil,
• Goldenseal.
• Drinking a tea made with a combination of nettles and cleavers tincture may be effective for acne.
• If stress is a contributory problem for your acne, drink tea made from lavender or chamomile.
• Chinese herbs cnidium seed and honeysuckle flower are prescribed by Chinese herbalists.

Caution: Under no circumstances, do not use any herbal preparations to newborns without consulting your qualified practitioner.

Holistic Acne Skin Care Regimen

• Wash gently without scrubbing, then pat dry, with chick pea paste. (one teaspoon of chick-pea flour with a little water).
• Mix 1 teaspoon of almond powder with 1 cup of goat’s milk. Apply and let it dry on your face for a few minutes before washing it off.
• Apply a turmeric-sandalwood cream after removing the mask for a gentle moisturizer. (The turmeric may stain your face for a couple of days