Pimples Not Just For Teens!

Contrary to some myths about acne, pimples are not for only teens going through puberty & hormonal turbulence.

In spite of the fact that the highest percent of the population that may have to deal w/ unsightly pimples, it can affect just about anyone and speaking from personal experience, if left untreated, pimples can be just as debilitating physically and emotionally on grownups as it is for teenagers.

Actually, adult pimples may even be more devastating since there is no excuse such as “it’s just puberty, you will outgrow it….” I guess all the somebodies who tried to console me as a teenager, who sadly had to deal with pimple till I was about 22, were wrong. They meant well, but were still wrong.

Now, adult pimple plagues 25 percent of adult males & up to 50 percent of adult females, though often unrecognized. Consequently, how to effectively control this predicament is obviously necessary.

Although, conventional handling of pimple for adults and teenagers are what a good deal of the population turns to, based on my experiences and dare I say common sense, what worked for me are natural acne remedies.

Since treatment and control for adult acne does not differ drastically from that for teens, with drug-free healing, these simple steps could be used by anyone coping w/ acne problems.

1. First, I care not what some sites & product endorsers say about how diet doesn’t affect acne; you have got to make a change in your eating habits, plain & simple. You are what you eat. If you want to have clearer skin & the added bonus of improved health, of course eating right is important. That said: Fruits & vegetables friends. Shop more in the produce aisle and steer clear of the snack stands at the cash register. It’s worth the sacrifice and this forms the basis of an internal pimples treatment right there from its root cause.

2. For external pimples care, you could learn such simple tips as facial massaging & exercises. However, (now I’m speaking from what I went through and believe me I had pimple BAD…) simply washing your face with nothing but clean hands and plain cool water may perhaps be the most efficient way to clean the pores. Combined w/ the facial massaging and occasional steaming of the face, this will be very sufficient to clean the skin.

3. Change your pillowcases daily & make sure you have a towel exclusively for your face or you could employ the use of paper towels.

4. On that subject, try to also sleep on the right side. Besides checking against contamination getting on the face, this is great for the heart & lungs & allows for a better & restful sleep (which co-incidentally helps with controlling pimples.)

5. For males, when shaving, shave in the direction of the hair-growth (mostly downwards) & for an after-shave procedure, look into face massaging & occasional facial steaming as well.

6. Avoiding the use of elaborate & inadvisable makeup regimens is advised. Besides, the clearer your skin becomes, you will see less of a need to have to spend time using make-up.

7. Deal with stressful situations smartly. This is another topic into itself but briefly these work: Proper diet (factor #1), proper thinking habits and exercise. For stress, allow me to mention Yoga - not enough space to explain, but do believe me.

Adult pimple can be frustrating and embarrassing, but w/ the steps above, take it from a guy who went through it and doesn’t have the problem anymore, you definitely will be on the path to clearer skin. Empower yourself w/ the use of these tips to be free from adult pimples starting today.

Another Pimple Story from a friend of mine, hope this helps!

Herbal Pimple Remedies

Herbal pimple home cures can be a working adjunct to whatever other treatments are being employed. It is essential to understand that they are not hard to do & are fast 'remedies' in the complete sense, but will instead support the body's capacity to metabolise fats & sugars, and encourage excretion through the lymphatic system.

The class of herbs known as alterative herbs are conceptualized traditionally as cleanser of the body's tissues. They are believed of as detoxifying herbs, but they do not work in any obvious way on the body's excretion channels - the lungs, kidneys, or colon. As such, they do not easily fit into a Western model of understanding the body. However, they do have a long tradition of use, & are certainly worth trying as an pimple household remedy. Because they work on the internal condition of the body, they are not going to replace any of the topical, over the counter acne treatments. But they may provide benefit in an indirect way that these pimple products don't.

Alterative herbaceous plants tend to be quite gentle in their effect, so they are best used as a long-term treatment. Results won't be sudden, but it will improve the health of the body overall. They tend to be given for chronic inflammatory problems, especially relating to the skin, such as pimples.

These herbs include burdock, cleavers, red clover, figwort, poke root, echinacea, and blue flag. A great combination is blue flag, burdock, yellow dock, & echinacea. They can be mixed together and infused w/ hot water to make tea. Drink a cup of 3 times a day to take effect. Put a little honey in it to make it taste better.

Another possible combination is burdock, dandelion, & sarsaparilla. Mix these together when they are dry herbs, & make a tea in the same way. They can be used separately as well.

There are a number of options for topical pimples home remedies as well. Tea tree oil (based on personal experience, any products with tea tree oil is really effective... soaps, cleansers, etc.) can be applied directly to break-outs, though for those w/ sensitive skin this may need to be diluted. Fresh cabbage juice can also be applied direct to pimples blemishes, & this may be a better option for those w/ sensitive skin.

An anti-inflammatory skin rinse can be made from calendula and chamomile. Make a tea as above, then let it cool & keep it in the fridge. Spray or pat this onto the affected areas on a regular basis.

Another combination for an pimple household cure skin wash is yarrow, elder flowers, and lavender.

Colloidal minerals such as potassium phosphate and magnesium phosphate can help support the skin. Zinc is excellent to help prevent scarring, as well as fortifying the immune system, & help supports the normal functioning of hormones.

Vitamin C is excellent for encouraging the healing of pimple lesions, as well as providing antioxidant support to the immune system.

This is a good post so please read it thoroughly.., Herbs like this are available on your backyard or your neighbor's backyard, so it just proves again that we do not need money to experience a pimple free face. Natural Pimple Skin Care is much much more effective and safe the conventional treatments we can buy at drug stores. Bottom line is - remedy your pimple and acne problems the natural way!

References:
1. Simon Mills, The Essential Book Of Herbal Medicine
2. Judy Jacka, A - Z Of Natural Therapies
3. Paul Bedson, The Complete Family Guide To Natural Healing