You skin is the largest organ in your body. Besides helping the body in
the process of toxic elimination (One of the main acne contributing
factors), it also protects your body against temperature changes, and
from harmful invaders.
By working with your skin and not against it you pave the way to an
enhanced healing of the skin. Your skin will look and feel better; it
will become more even toned and vibrant.
On the other hand, by constantly doing the following, you are
weakening the natural protecting capabilities of your skin, you are
slowing the healing process of your skin, and are making your skin look
bad and making your acne worse:
1.Smoking
Besides lung cancer, heart disease and early aging of your skin
(e.g. wrinkles), smoking causes the contraction of the small
capillaries and blood vessels of the skin, thus depriving your skin
from the essential oxygen I needs for the creation and maintenance of
healthy cells.
2. Using
Topical Steroids
Over the counter or prescription cortisone based creams,
especially the potent types, can eventually thin your skin and worsen
your acne condition in the long run in addition to the irritation,
redness and other side effects steroid creams can cause. Moreover,
topicals by definition address the symptoms of acne (inflammation,
itching, puss), they do not treat the root cause of the disease.
Nevertheless, taking care of your skin externally is highly recommended
but should be performed gently using pure natural ingredients such as
diluted tea tree oil.
3. Taking
Antibiotics
Antibiotic treatments like tetracycline aggravate your acne in
the long run and also severely damage your internal system in the
process. Antibiotics destroy all the bacteria in your system including
the good, probiotic bacteria like acidophilus that have many essential
qualities that promote clear skin. One of these qualities is the
ability to protect your digestive tract from parasites and fungus (that
constantly stress and damage your liver, one of the most important
organs responsible for the healing process of your skin).
4. Shaving with
Four-In-One Razor blades
Never use these four-in-one razor blades when shaving
especially if you have large bumps and painful cysts. The reason is
that blades that guarantee the “closest shave” will cause severe
irritation and will damage your skin. Always use a single blade when
having “live” acne.
5. Picking Your Skin
(popping and squeezing included)
Never, never and ever touch, pick or squeeze your blemishes, regardless
of how temping and “safe” it may seem. By doing this unprofessionally,
you make your acne worse by aggravating your existing inflammation and
pushing the puss deeper and wider into the skin. There are in fact very
effective and safe ways of dealing with small whiteheads or blackheads
but I would strongly recommend leaving that to the professionals if you
care for your skin and wish to prevent further scarring.
6. Taking
excessive amounts of Vitamin A
Vitamin A from natural sources (green leafy vegetables and beta
carotene fruit and veggies) and in small quantities can significantly
enhance the healing process of your skin but when taken excessively it
can seriously damage your liver and cause severe health problems and
side effects.
7.Use over the
counters for your Rosacea
That one is a no-brainer. Taking over the counters that by
definition make your skin red and irritating is definitely not
something you want to do when surfeiting from rosacea. If you suffer
from rosacea, always consult your dermatologist prior to applying over
the counters on your already inflamed and highly sensitive skin.
Mike Walden is a
certified nutritionist, independent
medical researcher, natural health consultant and author of the #1
best-selling e-book, "Acne No More- Open The Door To An Acne Free
Life." Mike has written dozens of holistic health articles and has been
featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on hundreds of
websites worldwide. For information on Mike's Holistic Clear Skin
program, visit: Acne No More™ Cure Your Acne Holistically
