Managing Acne Naturally

Acne can be a distressing ailment. It can completely ruin a date or job interview through its affect on our sense of self. Acne is hard to hide because its usual position is prominently on our face. We can find some comfort in knowing that it is the most common skin condition on earth.

Acne usually occurs when our sebaceous glands become inflamed and are infected with a bacterium: (propionibacterium acne). The sebaceous gland secretes our natural moisturiser; sebum. It coats the hair surface, prevents excessive evaporation of water and keeps the skin soft.

The bacterium that causes acne is which is present in everyone’s skin, usually lodged in the hair follicle. With acne, sebum clogs the follicle and it becomes a breeding ground for the bacteria. Whilst antibiotics can kill some of the bacteria, the environment in which it grows is still there. By creating an environment where acne is unwelcome, we have good chance of beating the dreaded zit once and for all. But we need to keep on top of it with a good face care regime.

During our teenage years, acne is more common, because hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to product sebum; opening us up to more opportunities for the bacteria to infect our glands.

Naturally Safe Cosmetics recommend a number of gentle products that can help with acne. They are not a cure; rather they help by creating an environment that allows the body to heal itself.

When buying skincare products, take a look at its ingredients. If there are more chemical ingredients than there are natural ingredients, try another product: you may be surprised.

Naturally Safe Cosmetics products do not contain petrochemicals that can increase the production of sebum. They do not contain parabens or sulfates that increase irritation levels to your skin. Rather, they contain gentle ingredients, like olive oil, aloe vera, or coconut oil that effectively clean your skin and allow the natural healing process to take place.

One of the most important ways to manage acne naturally is to maintain a regular skin care regime. As well as managing your acne a natural skin care regime will help give you a clean, healthy, and vibrant look.

The simple daily steps to follow are:

∙ Cleanse
∙ Tone
∙ Moisturise

Then once a week use a quality facial mask and exfoliate your skin. This will draw out toxins, remove dead skin, improves blood circulation and gives your skin a smoother appearance.

One of the traps we can fall into when managing acne is to damage our skin through over treatment with too much exfoliating, cleansing, use of harsh chemicals and lots of scrubbing. So remember that we are trying to give nature a chance to heal our skin naturally - to achieve, this use gentle, natural and organic products.

As with life, being healthy will make a huge impact on your acne. So it is important give nature a chance to heal our skin by maintaining a well balanced healthy diet, drinking lots of water and exercising regularly. The great thing about a healthy lifestyle is that you’ll feel great, look great and have more energy.

Cheers Sonya