General Information About Acne  

Acne is a common skin ailment, which appears in about 85% of the population between 12 and 30 years of age. It also can occur in latter years, especially in women after 45 due to their hormonal imbalance.   Acne is exhibited as whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts or nodules. It can be located on the face, upper arms, chest, back and neck.                             

Recent research has shown that increased levels of the male hormone, testosterone, which is present in both males and females, produces growth in the sebaceous glands of the skin, increasing the production of sebum (a lipid mixture containing squalene and wax esters, as well as cholesterol esters, triglycerides, and possibly some free cholesterol). The research has shown that increased sebum excretion is a major factor involved in the pathophysiology (the functional changes associated with or resulting from disease or injury) of acne.

Women often experience an aggravation of acne in the week before their menstrual period begins. Hormonal medications (i.e. steroids, birth control pills) may also have an effect on acne. It was also shown that estrogens (female hormones) exhibit an inhibitory effect on excessive sebaceous gland activity.  Menopause is associated with estrogen deficiency, which might be responsible for many skin problems including acne breakout. Rosacea (redness and red bumps which appeared  after 40 years of age  can be  miss judged as acne.

The sebaceous gland becomes bigger, sebum is highly secreted. Therefore, there is more probability that the pores may block. In the same time the skin cells are rapidly shed leaving place for new ones; more cell debris, more sebum, more pores blockage.  This is one of the most important factors for the apparition of whiteheads and blackheads. The blackheads are actually cells debris and sebum which are involved in the oxidation processes. In these reactions melatonin (a hormone that is involved in skin coloration) is also involved. Some of these pores blockage are perfect place for bacteria to grow causing pimples.

 Things that can aggravate your acne:

Some foods can trigger the worsening of acne such as: excessive sugar, chocolate, caffeine, carbonated beverages, milk products, seafood, trans fats, fried and salt. If you feel this is true for you, then avoid those foods.    Some cosmetics can trigger acne by causing acne to flare without causing blackheads. These cosmetics usually contain mineral oils or other chemical compounds that irritate and clog the pores.

 Acne routine treatments :

The treatments  used for acne are Salicilic acid,  Bezoyl peroxide, Sulfur and Resorcinol for normal and light acne. For a very late stage and bad acne  isotretinoin and corticosteroids are used. All these treatments dry out the skin or have unpleasant side effects.

When you are ready for a natural treatment you should avoid those chemicals. The skin can dry out, become sensitive making it vulnerable to infection, rashes, itchiness and eczema.  In the same time wrinkles and aging process are speeding up.

 Factors to consider when treating acne :

There are several factors which you should consider when starting the acne treatment. First of all the face has to be thoroughly cleansed. Don't use any chemical cleansers which will  dry out your skin. Use instead mild soap such as liquid Castile soap or glycerin enriched with different oils such as Coconut oil, Palm oil, Olive oil, Grape seed oil.

• Eat balanced diet plenty of fruits and vegetables.

• Drink plenty of water to eliminate your bodily toxins.

• Try to have at least 8 hours of sleep.

• Don't use makeup, which clog the pores.  

 Our Natural Alternative for Acne 

Our natural treatment consists of a cleanser for acne (Acne TBX-Natural Remedy Lotion a very  light Soap with Sea Buckthorn and Olive oil (see Spring Soap) ! After a good herbal cleansing  Acne Relief Natural Remedy Cream can be beneficial for your skin during night. The pores are open, clean and the skin is in relaxation state. This is the perfect time for “acne relief” cream to action. The cream will eradicate your acne, pimples, zits, eliminate blemishes and cover your skin with a protective layer of antioxidants.