I’m very familiar with the ups and downs of acne because one of my children has it. She went through the entire gamut of traditional medical methods to heal it. This included 2 treatments of Accutane, which had devastating consequences. Improvements were temporary at best. It was a whole-body approach & YSO clear skin products that got it under control for good. Below are some of our suggestions to get you started towards an acne free complexion.
Inflammation and out of balance hormones are major contributing factors to acne. In order to gain control of acne, the body needs to be brought back into balance. Contrary to conventional wisdom, diet and lifestyle do play a part in feeding acne and also in healing it. Incorporating a whole-body approach helps to bring hormones into balance and reduces inflammation thereby helping to clear skin. Diet and life style do make a difference.
Here are 15 tips to help you get started. It does take diligence and commitment in order to see improvement. And it may take several weeks or months to see those improvements as the body detoxifies and begins a return to homeostasis.
- Eliminate or reduce foods with added hormones, such as dairy and factory raised meats. Even organic milk contains natural hormones; skim milk has less.
- Reduce body inflammation and bring hormones into balance by increasing omega 3. Fish, walnuts, ground flaxseeds, Brussels sprouts, spinach, kale, and salad greens.
- Do not over cleanse your face. It will dry it out, irritate, and cause over-stimulation of oil glands.
- Be gentle with your skin. It’s a fallacy that acne prone skin is tougher than other skin types. Perfumes, detergents, chemicals in cleansers, toners, etc can irritate acne, make it worse. Even things like dryer sheet fabric softeners can leave a residue on the skin.
- Whole body approach includes exercise. Exercise helps bring fresh oxygenated blood to the skin, which brings nutrients. Exercise sans make-up, wash face afterwards.
- May seem counter intuitive, but the right plant oils can help balance oils in acne prone skin. Ingredients in lotions can irritate and clog pores, increase oil production.
- Try yoga. It’s great for bringing body into balance. Finding the right class is important. Find one that is not over -weighted with poses, but also has breath, meditation & relaxation as a large part of class.
- Meditation is great for improving skin. See our post: http://yumscrubblog.com/?s=Meditate+for+healthier+beautiful+skin&submit=Search
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Eat organic if possible. Acne prone body has enough to fight/balance without additional chemical/hormones.
- Keep hydrated with clear liquids aka H2O – not vodka ;). Alcohol messes up balance in body, esp. women. Stays in body longer. Cucumbers and melons also help with hydration.
- Eliminate or greatly reduce granulated sugar and corn syrup in your diet. Replace with raw honey or agave.
- There may be other skin conditions besides acne contributing skin problem & compounding acne, such as seborrhea, rosacea, or eczema
- Check for food triggers. These are foods that you may be sensitive to and are not aware of. They will cause inflammation and complicate healing of acne. Eliminate trigger foods one at a time for a couple weeks to notice any difference. Common ones: wheat, gluten, meat, corn, soy and dairy.
- Reduce stress. Learn to live from your heart/soul more and the mind less.
- Don’t use thick make-up to cover the acne. It doesn’t hide it and only makes the condition worse. Know, feel, & believe you are BEAUTIFUL. I say so!!
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