Natural Acne Remedies

If you have a teenager or pre-teen in your house, you most likely have lost use of one bathroom while they're in there preening, shaving and plucking.
This is an age where appearance is everything; and if zits have become part of their facial landscape, you want to make sure that that time in the bathroom is well spent. Consider some topical treatments and dietary supplements to improve your kid's complexion, increase their self-confidence and get them out of the bathroom.

Allergy Research Group offers their Argentyn 23 first aid gel
in a topical form to quickly heal and reduce acute acne outbreaks naturally, made with argentum metallicum, a traditional homeopathic treatment used for a wide range of ailments. This formulation also makes an excellent first aid treatment for burns, scrapes and abrasions. 

If you're looking for a more holistic approach to skin care, check out Suki's Complete Care for Clear Skin Kit. This treatment takes the guesswork out of how to clean and moisturize the skin for the best possible outcome. Of course, this begs the question: why would I want to add moisturizer to a face that's already shiny and oily? With the raging hormones of teenagers, oil production is a constant, unlike in older adults who have to slather on moisturizer as they age. Many topical products out there on the market use alcohol and drying ingredients, such as benzoyl peroxide, which temporarily removes the surface oil. Yet in a teenager, the body may produce more oil to compensate for its absence, a vicious cycle indeed. So a moisturizer is just a good idea. Suki To Go's four-step system includes a cleansing bar, cleansing clay, invigorating toner, moisturizer, exfoliant and a lightweight lotion, all necessary to wage war against pimples and blemishes.   

If you've got a male teen in the house, hygiene may not be high on his list of priorities; but as a parent, you know how important it is, yet you also know how your concern could be taken as nagging on his part. Keep the stress down by giving him an easy-to-take nutritional supplement that includes vitamin A, known for its ability to fight free radicals and clear up skin. Integrative Therapeutics offers their Clinical Nutrients for Male Teens that also contains sarsaparilla, a South American herb used to treat skin disorders, such as eczema and fungus. For occasional acne break-outs, consider Enzymatic Therapy's Derma Klear Akne-Zyme, appropriate for use on both girls and boys. With a full range of vitamins A, B and C, the proprietary Akne -Zyme Capsule formula includes bromelain and burdock, two herbs known for their healthful effects on the skin.



A few more tips: stress the importance of hand washing, especially if your kid tends to pick at the zits, to avoid infection and scarring. Encourage your teen to get outside and exercise, but also stress the importance of showering after physical activity to keep sweat and surface moisture levels down. Overactive sebaceous glands due to hormones are the real culprits when it comes to acne, not French fries and onion rings, but following a healthy diet is a good idea at any age.