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Utilization
of herbs for Acne
Great experts
of the world are of the opinion that Many time acne is caused by the
sebaceous glands at the base of the
hair follicles of the skin secreting
too much sebum . An oily substance
released from the pores to keep the
skin lubricated and healthy. When
too much sebum is produced or it
gets clogged it can form hard plugs
that block the pores and produce pimples. A localized bacterial
infection can develop when these oil
plugs rupture beneath the skin's
surface.
causes
an overproduction of sebum?
It is noted
that hormonal
imbalances are a
common cause of an overproduction of
sebum. This is common in
adolescence, especially in males.
In females, menstrual times or
pregnancy can also create hormonal
disturbances that can lead to
breakouts. Other common triggers
include emotional stress, irritation
of the skin, and certain
medications, particularly steroids,
contraceptives, or any medicine that
affect hormone levels. There is some
evidence that skin eruptions can be
brought on or aggravated by certain
foods or food allergies as well.
There are many useful herbs for acne
and we will mention some of them
here.
Specific
Herbs for Acne.
ALOE GEL :has astringent &
antibacterial properties and is
applied topically.
CALENDULA
: promotes healing of skin tissue. You
can make a strong infusion of this
herb and use as a facial was or
steam. It is also available in
creams.
LAVENDER
:compresses are used to relieve
inflammation. ROSEWATER: is applied
topically for pain & inflammation.
TEA TREE OIL:
is a powerful antiseptic but must be
diluted before applying to skin.
WALNUT LEAF:
is a useful astringent skin wash.
WITCH HAZEL:
has antibacterial & astringent
properties.
ECHINACEA: tincture taken
internally promotes healing, reduces
inflammation.
GOLDENSEAL:
is an antimicrobial which stops
oozing. Another common cause of
outbreaks is a sluggish liver. When
the liver is not functioning
optimally it cannot clear excess
hormones. When trying to clear acne
it is important to balance the
hormones and cleanse the liver.
BURDOCK ROOT
and DANDELION: contain heap
of insulin
which improves the skin by removing
bacteria.
MILK THISTLE:
is the most commonly known herb for
cleaning and strengthening the
liver. It also helps remove excess
hormones through the stool by
stimulating bile production.
Traditionally this condition has
responded well to a combination of
herbs.
When treating acne it is important
to take a two-fold approach:
Internally and Topically
Generally speaking, just treating
the skin topically does not address
the internal causes of acne and skin
eruptions.
Internally, a good combination for
cleaning the liver and blood would
be a tincture of (MILK THISTLE) and
(DANDELION). The traditional dosage is
thirty drops in a little water three times
daily.
Topically, you may combine
number of herbs such as LAVENDER, CALENDULA, TEA TREE OIL, WITCH HAZEL
and ROSEWATER, depending on the
specific condition of your skin. |
