Acne – or acne – extremely unpleasant phenomenon that has haunted both teenagers and older people. 25 percent of adults were confronted with this “youth” problem.

Many help medical advice and various ointments with antibiotics. But because acne – a complex phenomenon, coming from within, not exercised only from the outside, then the cure must not only face, but the whole body as a whole. Fortunately, there are quite effective and, importantly, safe for health, natural resources of Chinese medicine to help get rid of this scourge.

It is hardly necessary to say that in order to have healthy skin, you need to be adhered to a healthy lifestyle:

1. Eat right product.

Some vegetables, fruits and grain products have excellent anti-inflammatory properties that promote rapid healing of pimples, but also contain substances that allow work to normalize gland and prevent acne. To facilitate the manifestations of acne eat more squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, carrots, celery, cabbage, watermelons, melons, papayas, peaches, pears, raspberries, beans and peas, millet, brown rice and buckwheat.

Reduce to a minimum, and preferably for a time completely give up the consumption of sugar (can substitute honey), fatty dairy products, chocolate, caffeine, soda, red meat, nuts and seeds, all fatty, fried and canned products. Try to avoid constipation, not to accumulate toxins poisoning the body and did not cause the manifestations of acne. Eat more fiber and drink plenty of water – at least 8 glasses a day.

2. Exercise.

Physical activity improves blood circulation and increases the resistance of skin inflammation. Sports and normalize hormonal balance. Sweat during training, will help open the pores and follicles, through which appears excessive sebum. After training must wash your face with a mild detergent solution and preferably refresh Dries up oily tonic.

3. Know how to relax and avoid stress.

Stress hormones violates the general hormonal balance, which leads to the appearance of acne. To avoid this, learn to relax and lift your mood by any effective and enjoyable ways: music, singing, dancing, sports, walking, socializing, reading, prayer, meditation, etc. Not included in that list food, drugs, alcohol or smoking.

4. Do not touch the person.

Get rid of habits that contribute to the appearance of the skin bacteria: do not touch without the need for a person who does not put his chin on his hands, not pressed against the skin of a mobile phone, do not wipe questionable towels.

Home remedies for treating acne:

1. One of the best ways to treat acne is a common dandelion. You can use the leaves in salads, but can be a healing juice: Soak in water, dandelion leaves for 2-3 hours to remove them from the bitterness. Brew as tea leaves of dandelion, beet tops, and carrots. Let infuse for 20 minutes. Strain and drink one cup three times a day for 10-15 days.

2. Fresh low-fat yogurt or yogurt will also help alleviate the manifestations of acne. Apply yogurt on the inflamed area of the face three times a day for 20-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

3. Prevent and alleviate acne associated with menstrual cycle helps supplementation of vitamins B, especially B6. If you have noticed that acne occurs, or worse just before menstruation or in the middle of the cycle, then take an additional 100 mg of vitamin B6 daily.

4. Try this refreshing mask, effectively and quickly treating acne: crush in a mixer half cucumber, then add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of fresh aloe juice and, if desired, 1 egg white. Apply to clean skin and leave on for 20-30 minutes, then rinse with cool water. Such a mask can be done daily during the exacerbation or 2 times a week to prevent rashes and skin moisture.

5. Every morning on an empty stomach drink 2 cups of warm water Knead 1 tablespoon. spoon of honey. Eat breakfast after not less than half an hour. This recipe normalizes digestion and helps eliminate toxins that can impair the skin condition.

6. Tea tree oil, applied directly to acne, helps eliminate bacteria, dry up the skin and reduce inflammation. Tea tree oil contains a substance Terpinene-4, which has effective antimicrobial properties. You can also dilute the oil in water (1 teaspoon per glass of water) and used as a cleanser for the skin. In the absence of tea tree oil you can use oil of oregano, which also has antibacterial properties.