Skincare Alternatives for Acne: Homeopathic Skin Care

Skincare-News.com shares a host of natural remedies that can clear the way for beautifully blemish-free skin.

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) November 13, 2007 -- Though the cause of acne is largely unknown, stress and diet have been implicated in wrecking blemish havoc on clear skin. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Unveiling Clear Skin the Natural Way," explains that although research has yet to confirm these theories, many proponents of yoga and alternative skin treatments recommend a change in diet and a reduction in stress for beautiful glowing skin.
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We are what we eat, and whatever we put into our bodies is definitely going to show. Processed foods are one such example: Unclear skin -- plagued by pimples, rashes or a dull look -- can occur from eating processed foods, which overburden the liver. Dr. Nicholas Perricone -- dermatologist and author -- recommends eating healthy fats, such as Brazil nuts, olive oil, flaxseed and omega 3 fatty acids, which can be found in salmon or other fatty fish (e.g., halibut, shellfish and trout) and can clear toxins from the body.

Dr. Perricone also views sugar as a major adversary in the fight for beautiful skin. He claims that sugar contributes to saggy skin, so the key to beautiful skin, he says, is in controlling your glucose and insulin levels. This means cutting out high glycemic foods, like pizza, breads, pasta, soda, granola and alcohol, among others.

Not all fruits are created equal according to Dr. Perricone. He recommends eating cherries, apples and any kind of berries. Say no to grapes, oranges, papayas, and watermelon. Others see all fruit as vital for beautiful skin. Sonya Bass, CH, a herbalist with 20 years of experience, talks about the benefits of watermelon with its long list of antioxidants like lycopene, vitamins A and C, iron, potassium and calcium.

Yoga is known for its health and wellness benefits. Cyndi Lee, founder of New York City's Om Yoga, tells FITNESS magazine, "Yogic breathing has been shown to oxygenate the cells, ridding them of toxins, helping prevent illness and making skin radiant." Also like many exercises, yoga is a great stress reducer. Some say the skin can reveal the turbulence going on inside, so when we are feeling stressed, it'll show through to the appearance and on the skin.

Only one study compared topical treatments with tea tree oil and benzoyl peroxide. Though more research is still needed, tea tree oil did have fewer side effects -- it was gentler than benzoyl peroxide -- but took longer to take effect.

Some remedies for treating acne are Belladonna, Calendula, Hepar sulphur, Kali bromatum and silicea. Little research exists on the effectiveness of these alternative treatments, though some swear by them. All and all, there are many theories and natural treatments out there, just make sure to distinguish the good from the quacks.

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