Quick Fixes To Common Skin Problems

ACNE

• Causes the formation of pimples, blackheads and cysts. For acne on the face, neck, chest and back, use a natural antibacterial, non-oily face or body wash such as those containing tea tree oil.
• Do not use oily cosmetics. Use a clay mask containing echinacea.
• Wash hair daily.
• Some acnegenic (acne-causing) ingredients to look out for are isocetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate and sodium chloride.
• Adult acne can develop due to grief or breavement.
• Many of the prescription drugs can harm the liver which is why the herb milk thistle can help because it will stimulate the replacement of those damaged liver cells.
• Combat acne with : zinc, Vitamin A, B and E, echinacea, noni, tea tree oil and thyme.
• Consult a doctor if acne persists and fails to heal.

DARK CIRLCES & TIRED EYES

• Brew some mint tea bags then leave to cool and place them over the eyes for about 10 minutes. Tea can kept in the fridge for an icy cold and refreshing drink.
• Drink green tea and place the cooled tea bags over the eyes for about 10 minutes.
• The herb ginkgo biloba can help support circulation around the eyes and other facial areas fed by tiny capillaries.
• Puffy bags under the eyes can suggest fluid retention because the excretory organs such as kidneys and liver are not functioning as well as they should.
  a] Do eye exercises to help improve circulation.
  b] If eye bags are yellow, this indicates pooled muscus - cut down on dairy, fats, meat, sugar and white flour products.
  c] if eye bags are dark and sunken, this indicates adrenal exhaustion due to stress. Take up a relaxing activity and cut down on coffee, tea and alcohol.

ECZEMA

• Comes from the Greek word with the meaning “to boil over”. Caused by several factors such as food dietary triggers, nutrition deficiencies and stress.
• It is seen as an attempt by the body to expel the toxins out through the skin.
• Check whether these foods are responsible for triggering eczema : dairy products, pork and related products, eggs, coffee, wheat, chocolate, nuts, onions, tomatoes, banana and citrus fruits.
• May be caused or exacerbated by low immunity or emotional stress. Also linked to poly cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
• A deficiency in beta carotene can contribute to skin thickening. Foods rich in beta carotene include apricots, mangoes, carrots and yam.
• Combat eczema and boost immunity with : zinc (sunflower and pumpkin seeds), Vitamin C, B and E, essential fatty acids (EFA), noni, echinacea, camomile tea and chickweed ointment.

DRY SKIN

• Use lotions or creams containing avocado, jojoba, aloe vera, Vitamin E and evening primrose.

OILY SKIN

• Use gentle lotions or creams containing alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). Try face steaming for about 10 minutes using either a facial steamer or a bowl of hot water (use a towel to cover your head to trap the heat). Apply a clay mask that contains echinacea once a week.

BLEMISHES / AGE SPOTS

• Try dabbing lemon juice a few times a day to make them grow faint.
• Castor oil helps treat age spots and winkles.

SUNBURN

• Apply a soothing lotion or gel containing pure aloe vera. Essential oils like anti-inflammatory lavender and soothing camomile are known to aid healing. If you wish try applying yogurt.

MOSQUITO BITES & BEE STING

• Apply lavender and tea tree oil or try rubbing with a piece of raw onion.

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