Zits, pimples, spots - whatever you call it, adult acne can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem
to have. Painful adult acne can affect anyone, although some people may never outgrow their teenage spotty years.
Adult acne is different from teenage acne and hence requires a different approach to treatment. Adult acne is usually on the lower half of the face while teen acne is typically on the upper
face. Adult acne appears as a cyst, it is deeper and can not be drained.
So where does this acne come from?
Acne happens when the skin's natural moisturizing lubricant (sebum) is trapped in a hair follicle under dead skin cells and debris. Normally, sebum conditions the skin when it rises to the surface. Sebum trapped in the pore is the perfect place for bacteria to flourish. Inflammation, cyst, pustules, whiteheads and blackheads are the result. If these go untreated, they can burst, creating large stretched pores, scarring and even post-inflammatory pigmentation.
To treat adult acne effectively, we have to look at addressing the internal causes of acne and have a long term approach using appropriate skin treatments and skin care to achieve a new equilibrium for the skin to maintain its own healthy, breakout-free appearance without harsh chemicals and irritants.
Here are some recommendations for treating acne:
Check for food intolerances first; inflammation and toxicity in the system can result from excess burden on the digestive tract or immune system, worsening acne. Any toxins that aren't eliminated properly through the bowel can cause congestion and oxidation in the skin, as it is the largest organ of elimination.
Find nutritional deficiencies and develop a plan for supplements that is tailored to your needs. Include lots of nutrient rich, high fiber foods, fruit and vegetables, and essential fatty acids into your daily diet. Support your system with supplements like Vitamin A, C, E complex: these nutrients are antioxidants specific for skin health that help repair skin and balance hormones, increase elasticity and hydration, balance oxidation in the skin, reduce inflammation, and support collagen production.
Healthy skin needs a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet complete with foods that are rich in nutrients. This supports a normal hormone profile, maintains healthy insulin levels, restores the acid/alkaline balance, and improves digestion and elimination. The basic diet for acne is grounded in plant based foods, lean protein, essential fatty acids, and fiber rich complex carbohydrates.
You can work toward achieving an acne free complexion by addressing the internal causes of acne.
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