I am 40 with acne. What helps???

Answer 1

Hi Why Me

Here are some real answers on skin conditions. Remedies at the bottom. Cleansing the body of toxins is the key. Especially a colon cleanse! Educate yourself on detoxifying the blood.

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "What is your skin trying to tell you? Often the skin is a metaphor for deeper issues and a way for your body to send up a red flag to warn you that all is not well underneath. When our skin is unhealthy it is usually a reflection of the internal state of our bodies, and is often a sign of poor elimination of toxins and waste products. Most of us are embarrassed by skin problems such as rashes, rosacea, boils or acne, especially in places where others can see our imperfections. The skin is the body's first line of defense against the environment. It has to deal with the effects of weather, sun , cold, heat, dryness, humidity, scrapes, bumps, soaps, detergents, chemicals, perspiration and dirt of all kinds. It is a wonder that our skin stays healthy most of the time! We can help our skin deal with this onslaught by optimizing our general health and by protecting our skin from harsh environmental exposure. Western medicine generally treats skin eruptions with either antibiotics, cortisone, or antifungal preparations. These medicines may alleviate the skin problem temporarily, or occasionally for good, but do not address the source of the problem. Putting a lid on skin symptoms without getting to the root of the imbalance may even result in suppression, that means the imbalance may be driven deeper causing more serious health problems later without ever strengthening the underlying vital force of the person. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine offers a wide vareity of effective treatments for skin problems."

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "Your skin is a reflection of how well your body is eliminating the toxins that build up on a daily basis. Chronic skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis stem from a combination of genetic factors, immune stress, dietary deficiencies or sensitivities, and the accumulation of toxins in the body. For our skin to be radiant and clear, it is very important that the other organs of elimination (kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon) are cleansing the body effectively. If not, the skin will be overtaxed, pores will become clogged, and eruptions of one sort or another will result. Here are a number of steps you can take to improve your body's overall elimination wtih specific emphasis on your skin."

Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Juice Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism. Fasting triggers a truly wondrous cleansing process that reaches right down to each and every cell and tissue in the body.

Learn more about Therapeutic Fasting and Detoxification - Colon Cleansing is the main step. Must remove the toxins from the colon, so the toxins dont get in the blood and cause illness and disease.

Natural Cures

1. Fruits and Vegetables for Acne: Carrot & spinach, celery & watercress, grapefruit juices are all useful to combat acne.

2. Unwholesome Foods: Acne, a prevalent problem among teen-aged boys would not be possible in our society if our foods were wholesome. A most sad and disgusting sight is the pus-filled pimples due to inner toxicity --- wastes trying desperately to escape through the face. This condition often turns a gentle face in the blossom of youth into a waste dump of pimples, pus and subsequent pock marks which can be prevented. The tons of acne medications and prescriptions sold annually act only on the effect of the harmful food, and not the cause of the disease, malnutrition. The traditional teenage meal, a grease burger, french fries and a milk shake or cola simply does not provide enough nourishment for anyone, let alone a boy going through puberty to adulthood. Our highly processed foods are devoid of hormones found in fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. Must do a colon cleanse to rid of all the toxins in the body, which eventually get into the blood and cause acne and all other diseases.

3. Cabbage: Apply a lotion of freshly prepared cabbage juice preceded, if desired, by the application of leaves. The eating of cabbage leaves or juice is also helpful.

4. Lemon Juice: Skin problems such as acne... will often respond to a treatment of lemon juice. For blackheads rub lemon juice over them each night.

5. Black Walnut: Externally, Black Walnut is nearly a miracle worker in cases of ...acne, dandruff, boils, itch, shingles, ringworm--we could go on, but you can see that you can use Black Walnut whenever a skin disorder appears! The tincture is an excellent first-aid remedy for wounds.

Best of health to you

Answer 2

Hi There. What many people don't know is that most soaps and cleansers on the market contain mineral oil. The molecular structure of which is too large to penetrate into the pores of our skin so it sits on the top layer like saran wrap. This causes dirt and debris to collect on our face, thus causing our skin problems. Also, the FDA does not regulate the use of skin care here in the US so you'll find a lot of products that contain animal products and bi products, too high on the pH scale, not actually been tested (just "approved" or "recommended"), etc. This strips your skins acid mantel which is its protective layer and causes more skin problems (ie acne is some cases). Try Arbonne. It's a Swiss company that is regulated by the FDA and formulates their products without mineral oil, alcohol, acetone, wax, dyes, chemicals, fragrances, etc. Their products are botanically based and beneficial for all skin types. Arbonne has a popular anti-aging line but also an intelligence line and acne line (http://arbonne.com/products/beyond_basic... Send me an email if you would like to sample the products.

Answer 3

try this ma'am I'm 19, i started it off with the whole acne when i was about14 and ever since i suffered to it till recently, things would get worse i hated it because i was just embarrass with everyone looking at my face, the whole products things just didn't work for me at all i think its just a waste of money, i tried home remedies and still didn't work as i thought it would some are just so messy, i did research online everything is just a lie i guess, so i tried ice. Ice is so easy to make, to find, and cheaper. I get about 4-5 ice cubes and rub it on my face till all melt it may take u about 20-30 min just massage gently i do it every morning when i wake up sometimes during the day when i don't have nothing to do and every night before i go to bed. Seriously it works big time just give it sometime, i saw results in the 1st tried i did it. I know how much i went through for this piece of crap and i promised myself that when i found something helpful and great i would share it to everyone so they can try it also and have faith on it because i didn't at first till now and pass it on to the others. That's why we are here for to help each other in any way that we can ha this **** sounds gay but really u wont regret it its so easy and clean i just love it how it keeps my face clean and also i noticed its gotten my skin thicker and smoother. Don't give up on it give it sometime i give u my word people! :] 1 more thing it hurts ur finger tips cus its so cold but just take turns with ur hands ull get use to it. itll take the swollen away

Answer 4

Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.

Holistic Acne Treatment Guide?

Answer 5

I use this gals soap , I wash my face three times a day with it. Doesn't matter what soap, its all has the same ingredients, just different scents.
I use her shea body butter on my face. It is 100% Refined shea and doesn't break my skin out. I love it and my acne is a lot better, hardly any break outs and I just switched from ProActive, which didn't work for me!
www.spatacularbody.com

Answer 6

My friend with 18 years of acne problem tells me that he pops his acne and soak it with lime juice 2x daily and overnight, but it did take him 1 month to geth them all off. The acne never came back on his face and back.

Answer 7

If you are 40 , probably nothing. You can reduce acne by drinking plenty of water every day. Lots of water in your system will do wonders for you skin and Health, and people don't think of it......

Answer 8

If you want to cure it naturally, witchhazel works well. Use it as a mild toner after you wash your face with a hypo-allergenic soap (don't overwash your face, as that can further clog your pores and cause a breakout as well. I have had friends tell me that oatmeal helps as well, and you can buy soap with oatmeal at most homeopathic stores

If you see a doctor, Accutane works, but you have to deal with dry, sensitized skin. And you really have to stay out of the sun.

Answer 9

Beer helps clear acne. And since you're 40, drink up my friend!

Answer 10

See a doc for antibiotic therapy to help get the staph bacteria that causes it under control.