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Karen Jessett, an expert on the treatment of acne and founder of www.acne-advice.com, has put together the following ten top tips for people who suffer from acne. As you will see below, one of her key recommendations is to use truly natural skin care products such as Raw Gaia. (In fact, our products sell extremely well through her website).
1. Fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and snack on raw nuts or seeds. They provide essential minerals which help the skin fight acne. Green vegetables, sprouted seeds, Brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds are especially effective.
2. Water
Drink lots of water to prevent the skin becoming dehydrated and help prevent blocked pores.
3. Probiotics and prebiotics
Taking a probiotic supplement and eating prebiotic foods (such as onions, garlic, artichokes, bananas) will help restore the levels of beneficial bacteria that are destroyed by antibiotics.
4. Supplements & superfoods
Even when we are careful to eat plenty of good food, sometimes things such as long-term antibiotic use can stop the body absorbing those minerals properly. Food supplements that aid acne conditions are maca, which can be blended into smoothies, and Nature’s Living Superfood, a highly-absorbable nutrient-rich superfood blend.
5. Truly natural skin care products
Use only natural products (such as Raw Gaia’s) on your skin. Chemicals found in most skincare products will aggravate acne by causing your skin to produce extra oil, in order to counter-effect the harsh chemicals. In contrast, natural ingredients help to balance the oils in your skin.
6. Reduce stress
Stress is one of the biggest causes of acne. Regular moderate exercise and relaxation techniques will reduce stress, increase blood flow and balance out your system. Try yoga or breathing exercises.
7. Lower your intake of refined carbohydrates and sugar.
An excess of carbohydrates (white bread, white pasta, etc) and sugar can encourage the body to produce more sebum-producing hormones which can cause or aggravate acne.
8. Reduce your caffeine intake
Caffeine can also increase levels of stress hormones that will make acne worse. Tea, coffee and fizzy drinks are prime culprits.
9. Reduce your intake of dairy and red meat
Dairy products and meat contain high levels of hormones, which can stimulate the body’s natural hormone production to cause acne. Intolerance to dairy products can also manifest itself through skin conditions and acne.
10. Sunshine and fresh air
Get lots of sunshine. Just ten minutes a day will boost the body’s vitamin D production, essential for healthy skin. Take care not to burn though – apart from the dangers of premature aging, overly tanned skin becomes thicker, dehydrated, leading to congestion.
For more information on the above tips and plenty more, please visit Karen Jessett’s website at www.acne-advice.com
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