So, you love wearing strapless and backless dresses. You have lots of tank tops, too! But the thing is, you get so stressed whenever you wear them. Why? Well, you need to spend a lot of time applying makeup on your shoulders and back. Oh, that back acne! It is such an eyesore and it ruins your overall getup! So of course, you want to get rid of it. You feel really tired of having to apply makeup on your back to cover them up. But no, you don’t want to say goodbye to your favorite dresses. What do you do now? Those bumps seem so stubborn!

What Causes Bacne?

Technically, it is called folliculitis. It is a condition that occurs when hair follicles become infected. It is a little different from facial acne, although they look the same. For this, you may notice that some people get acne on their faces but don’t have any single bump on their backs; and vice versa. Below are the common causes of bacne:

• Summer time

Here’s a fact: Your body sweats more and produces more oil during summer. Well, oil plus sweat on the back equals bacne! Moreover, sunscreen products can also cause breakouts, and you apply more of them during summer.

• Some products and clothes

Sunscreen, conditioner, body cream, etc. – these products can clog pores; hence the acne. Meanwhile, tight-fitting clothes can irritate and infect the hair follicles.

• Neglect

So, what does this suppose to mean? Well, let’s say you take a bath regularly. But are you sure you’re doing it the right way? Most people don’t pay much attention to their backs because they’re not easy to reach.

• Poor diet

Do you love burgers and dairy products? Sure, you can eat them; but do it moderately. Too much consumption of these foods can cause the appearance of those unwanted bumps.

• Genes

Do your parents have bacne? If so, then you are most likely to have it, too.

How do You Get Rid of It?

In reference to the abovementioned causes of bacne, here are some things you can do to banish it:

• Apply skin products that are quick to dry, and avoid leaving conditioner residues on your back.

• Don’t wear tight-fitting clothes (like sports bra and gym shirts) for too long, or immediately take a shower after workouts.

• Don’t forget to properly wash and exfoliate your back.

• Get around your genes by trying certain products – over-the-counter salicylic acid wash or oral antibiotic (with prescription).

• Eat a balanced diet.

Now, you know! Keep these things in mind and say goodbye to back acne! You won’t have to apply makeup on your back, too! And yes, you can wear all those pretty dresses without having to be stressed. Apart from being an eyesore, acne can lower you self-esteem. For this, you need to act quickly. Learn more, and apply more tips. Don’t let those bumps ruin your confidence and completely rob that healthy glow from your skin. Take care of your back in the same way that you do for your beautiful face.

With so many acne medications available on the market, it’s tough to know which ones actually work. More to the point, with the cost of acne medications so high, one would hate to spend money on a treatment that didn’t work. For those who want to save money and find a more natural cure for acne, here are six simple remedies to try.

1. Baking Soda

First, there’s baking soda, which can be mixed with water to create a paste that can be spread all over your skin. At first, you only want to do it for 10 or 15 minutes, but you can gradually increase the time until you leave it overnight. This will help to eliminate breakouts, as well as reduce the appearance of scars that acne leaves behind.

2. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is another good option. When applied to your skin, it acts as a moisturizer and fights acne-causing bacteria. You can massage it into your skin a couple of times per day, after which you should start to see positive results, on top of never needing a moisturizer ever again.

3. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice can be another effective remedy for acne. Lemons are naturally astringent and come with anti-bacterial properties that help to clear skin. Regardless of whether you use lemon juice of a fresh lemon, simply apply the juice to your skin and let it sit for up to an hour.

4. Garlic

Garlic can also be an acne remedy, both topically and as a part of your diet. Just cut up thin slices of garlic and rub it on any acne flare-ups. The juice from the garlic should sit on your face for up to 30 minutes before washing it off.

5. Green Tea Extract

The next natural acne remedy not just prevent acne breakouts, but it’s extremely beneficial to your overall wellness. It is green tea extract. Green tea extracts are actually packed with antioxidants, one of the healthiest ingredients you can consume for your health. Antioxidants eliminate harmful toxins from the human body and can assist in preventing those awful acne from re-occurring on your face. Drink just as much green tea as you possibly can. You can find a variety of flavors in the tea section of your food store. It can be taken hot or cold, whichever you prefer. Health specialists recommend having about 8 cups of green tea daily.

6. Ice Cubes

Finally, try ice cubes as an acne cure. The coldness of the ice helps to reduce inflammation, in addition to closing your pores. Splashing cold water on your face can have a similar effect, but it’s better to rub an ice cube anywhere that acne is causing a problem for you.

Many sufferers give up trying to get rid of adult acne because they think it’s incurable. They are wrong; adult acne can be cured.

Adult acne has an emotional cost. Ask yourself these questions:

• Are you obsessed about your acne?
• Is it causing you to suffer from low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety?
• Does your acne make you feel embarrassed and ashamed to be seen by others?
• Does it make you avoid socialising with other people?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then acne is preventing you from leading a fulfilling life. You owe it to yourself to find a cure.

There are subtle differences between adult acne (sometimes called adult onset acne) and the type of acne that afflicts younger people. For example, it’s just as likely to develop on dry as opposed to oily skin. Adult acne also ages the skin faster, produces scars that are generally longer lasting, and makes the skin more prone to wrinkling.

Adult acne can be hard to get rid of because its causes lie deep within your body. What you see on your skin (pimples, blackheads, cysts, and so on) are merely symptoms of an imbalance in your body. That imbalance can be caused by one factor or it may result from a whole combination of factors. A hormonal imbalance such as occurs in women during pregnancy can act as an acne trigger. Other common triggers include an unhealthy diet, stress due to insomnia, harmful bacteria, and a general build up of toxins in the body.

Many people waste money on expensive medications in an effort to get rid of adult acne. They may see a small improvement but not enough to fully regain their self-confidence and esteem. These people make the mistake of using chemicals that only treat the symptoms of acne and not its causes. If you don’t target the underlying problem then the symptoms will persist, perhaps for years.

If this describes your experience with acne cures then you need to start looking for a treatment that:

1. Attacks the underlying causes of your acne
2. Cures your skin acne permanently and quickly
3. Doesn’t rely on prescription drugs or expensive over-the-counter chemicals that may have unpleasant side effects
4. Works on all parts of the body, especially the face, back, and neck where acne is usually at its worst
5. Makes you look better, feel better, and restores your self-esteem and confidence
6. Is effective against all types of skin acne, including pimples, cysts, and blackheads
7. Provides you with ongoing counselling and support from competent health professionals

There is hope for people who want to get rid of adult acne. Many sufferers are now successfully using a holistic approach that can permanently cure this seemingly intractable acne problem. The holistic approach is simple, works quickly, and you can customise it to fit the unique characteristics of your body.

No tampons, no super-sized maxi pads, no cramps… Any Pamprin-pressed woman could rant off endless positives of a period-stopping birth control pill. But is this new menstruation vanishing drug safe and can it still provide acne protection?

What is “period-stopping”

Well, first the period ending contraceptive called Lybrel does not actually stop the period. As the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals points out, birth control induced period stopping is really “menstrual suppression”. The body’s response to the seven day absence of birth control hormones after the typical 21-day birth control cycle triggers withdrawal bleeding, not a true period.

Regardless of what it’s called, this week’s Food and Drug Administration approval of the period skipping contraceptive spawned enough unanswered questions about safeness to fill a month of morning talk shows.

Lybrel

Period suppressing Lybrel comes in a 28 day-pill pack. The pills contain 90 micrograms of a progestin, levonorgestrel, and 20 micrograms of an estrogen, ethinyl estradiol. These active ingredients are similar to and work like other FDA approved contraceptives. Except, you skip the placebos.

Levonorgestrel stops the body’s monthly release of an egg from the ovary and thickens cervical mucus which makes it harder for sperm to fertilize an egg.

Lybrel and acne control

Besides preventing pregnancies, Lybrel can also elicit an acne preventing effect. The ethinyl estradiol component of the pill can reduce circulating levels of testosterone and ultimately limit facial oil secretion- one of several factors implicated in provoking acne.

But how will menstrual suppression using Lybrel effectively treat acne?

A study sponsored by Lybrel manufacturer Wyeth does support the acne preventing power of levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol. Yet, ironically, possible side-effects of levonorgestrel include oily skin and acne. If you do experience acne while using an contraceptive containing levonorgestrel, inform your doctor, because commonly prescribed acne antibiotics like tetracycline can make levonorgestrel less effective.

Further study on menstrual suppression needed

While the words “stop your period” may sound melodious to millions of women, to University of New Hampshire professor of the sociology of gender and medical sociology

Jean Elson, they sound more like the prelude to a horror movie.

Elson feels, “Employing hormones to curtail normal menstruation strikes me as a very odd mix of feminism and medical authority – women are offered the opportunity to control their own bodies, but what are the real implications?”

Moreover, Elson finds that menstruation has transformed from a biological issue into a social matter and proposes that women, “… might not find their periods so inconvenient if schools and workplaces provided opportunities for people to rest.”

Like Elson, Margaret Freda a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and women’s health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, has doubts about menstrual suppression.

This past August, Freda told the American Journal of Nursing, “The jury is still out on total menstrual suppression,” until long-term studies of its safety are done.

A study published in Contraception tested the safeness of continuous daily usage of Lybrel on over 2,000 healthy women who had normal menstrual cycles. Among the participants, Lybrel side-effects were comparable to those reported for 21-days on and 7-days off oral contraceptive regimens.

However, Dr. Camelia Davtyan, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, did notice one problem with the study. Davtyan told HealthDay News that, “… the rate of uterine bleeding-related complications is quite high.”

Granted some woman have practiced menstrual suppression for years, it could take five to twenty years before medical studies ultimately concur on the overall safeness of this practice. In the meantime, women will once again need to rely on their intuition and personal health needs to decide what is the best way to prevent pimples and pregnancies.

Sources:

Archera, David F et al. Evaluation of a continuous regimen of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol: phase 3 study results. Contraception; December 2006, vol 74, no 6, pp 439-445.

Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. Health Matters: Understanding Menstrual Suppression. October 2006.

HealthDay News. New Year-Round Contraceptive Pill Safe and Effective. December 13, 2006.

Potera, Carol & Maureen Shawn Kennedy. Choosing Not to Menstruate: A trend for adults and some adolescents. Is it safe? American Journal of Nursing; August 2006, vol 106, no 8, pp 19.

Thiboutot, Diane. A randomized, controlled trial of a low-dose contraceptive containing 20 μg of ethinyl estradiol and 100 μg of levonorgestrel for acne treatment. Fertility and Sterility; September 2001, vol 76, no 3, pp 461-468.

University of New Hampshire. Expert: New Birth Control Pill That Eliminates Periods Is A Bad Idea. Newswise; May 22, 2007.

Acne, for some people, is something that can be a lifelong battle, long after the teenage years have gone by. If you are someone who is plagued by acne, especially in your adult years, rest assured that you are not alone. Did you know that acne affects over 70 million people and 90% of all teens? It is one of the most common skin problems, that is an on-going condition, characterized by periodic flare-ups. There really is no “cure” for acne. The trick is to learn to “control” it. What is acne? There are three main types of acne, usually fueled by the P. Acnes bacteria:

• Comedenal Acne: low bacterial activity, mostly plugged pores, often seen as small bumps under the skin
• Papulopustular Acne: more bacterial activity with pimples, often with a whitehead and red surrounding the pimple area.
• Cystic Acne: higher bacterial activity, with large bumps (like a marble under the skin) with or without whiteheads, and may be a systemic problem (meaning that treatment may be more than just topical).

Technically speaking, this is what causes acne: Often hormonally-related, acne occurs when there is an increase in the sebum or oil production in the face (also can affect the chest and back). The pore becomes obstructed and the P. Acnes bacteria begins to grow in the sebum. When the sebum escapes into the surrounding skin, inflammation occurs and that is how your pimple is formed. When treating acne there are three overall goals:

• Prevention: Keeping the pores open through exfoliation and retinoids helps the skin function better. At-home exfoliating products and retinoids both promote skin turnover. Periodic professional exfoliating treatments also help to expedite cell turnover of the top layers of the skin.
• Minimize Inflammation: Using a low-percentage of salicyclic acid on a regular basis helps to liquefy the sebum and can keep inflammation at bay.
• Scar Prevention: Keeping acne under control is important to help prevent scarring and pitting that remains long after acne is gone.
• Acne Treatment Tips
• Keep the skin clean with good hygiene. Wash the face twice daily – any more than that may strip the skin and cause extra sebum production – with a gentle face wash, especially if you are using other products like salicyclic acid or retinoids.
• Leave the pimple alone. Resist “picking” or “popping” any pimples. This actually may increase the life of the pimple, may make it redder or larger and/or increase the chance of scarring.
• Use of mineral make-up is highly recommended over oil-based cosmetics. Many store make-up brands are petroleum based, which is similar to putting putty in your pores, clogging your pores over time.
• Don’t sleep with make-up on!
• Foods with a high iodine content (salty foods) tends to foster breakouts. Eat a “good diet” with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Learn to manage your stress. Outbreaks can definitely be stress (and hormone) related.

As mentioned earlier, there is no cure for acne. But there are effective treatments that can help to keep you in control of your acne. Below are general suggestions about how to treat acne, however please note that treatment varies depending on the specific case and getting a professional opinion on how to best manage your acne is recommended.

• Retinoids, at-home exfoliants and amino fruit acids can be used astopical acne treatments.
• Glycolic acid tends to be a very popular product promoted for acne-prone skin, but it can be one of the most irritating alpha hydroxy acids. Mandelic acid is not only less irritating but has an anti-bacterial function to decrease the P. Acnes bacteria.
• More stubborn, cystic acne, may need an oral treatment such as antibiotics. Oral treatments are prescription and have to done under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Acne can be persistent but once a person develops an attack plan, acne can become very maintained. When acne is manageable, you will notice that it will weigh less on your mind and, thankfully, appear less on your face.

Fruits are super saviors of our skin. They can beat any skin issue like no else. So, if you like fruits then you can beat the acne blues with these very easily. As for others, you better develop liking for these and eat/use them in the right manner to get rid of the annoying acne sitting on your beautiful face.

Below are the fruits you must try to cure acne:

Apples

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, even acne. Yes, that’s true. It is full of water and healthy nutrients to keep skin healthy inside out. The fiber content in the fruit is pretty high making your intestines clean, a key aspect needed to keep the skin clear. Juice extracted from the fruit can be used as a cleanser and toner. It maintains pH balance of the skin and can also be combined with apple cider vinegar as a topical treatment for the small pimples.

Bananas

Don’t go bananas over our choice of fruit against your battle with acne. The fruit provides water to the body, it is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C and B. The peel which is usually considered useless is the one that must be used against the pesky zits. Just rub the inner side of the fruit on the acne prone skin for 10 minutes. Never rinse it immediately, let it stay and clean it, only before going to the bed. Make it a part of your daily routine, until your skin is completely clear.

Berries

Bury those acne with berries. Berries is a powerhouse of nutrients, Vitamin A, B12, C, E, potassium, magnesium, manganese and fiber. All these in some form or the other help skin remain healthy. Eat it for curing acne from the inside and apply it on the skin to cleanse it from the outside. If hormonal imbalance is the reason for breakouts, this is a perfect fruit to check insulin and glucose levels in the blood. Remember, Vitamin A is used in a lot of topical acne treatments acne and it is anti-inflammatory too.

Grapes

The skin of this fruit contains a compound to help you in your crusade against acne. This compound, resveratrol inhibits the growth of acne causing bacteria. It reduces oxidation. Though it is a high glycemic index food which is known to trigger acne, but when combined with a topical cream such as benzoyl peroxide, the results are unbeatable. Wherein benzoyl peroxide kills acne causing bacteria, resveratrol inhibits bacterial growth and doesn’t let them pop up till a long time and keeps your skin clear.

Lemons

When life throws lemons at you, grab them and use them to heal those flare-ups. The acidic part of this yellow fruit cleanses skin. It removes the dry skin which is the reason behind clogged pores. In addition to this, it is good at building collagen and maintaining elasticity of the skin. Apply lemon juice with a cotton ball on the acne. It works as an astringent and kills the bacteria.

Papaya

The unripe fruit has been a reliable and effective acne treatment since ages. An enzyme, papain, helps in minimizing redness caused by acne. Its flesh can be used to open up the pores and drains out the clogged impurities. When a mashed papaya is applied topically on the acne afflicted skin, its antibacterial agents fight the bacteria causing acne. Let the pulp remain on the skin for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off. A ripe papaya contains beta carotene, an antioxidant that can help in producing healthy skin cells.

Tomatoes

Yet another healing remedy lies in the wonderful red fruit tomato. Besides Vitamin A, C and K it is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant and our main healing ingredient. It makes acne go away by drying them. So, next time when you see small one trying to come up, apply tomato juice on it. There are two methods to do it. One, rub tomato slices and two, mash it and apply the pulp. Both are equally effective. Just leave it for an hour (never more than that as it will make your skin extremely dry). Lycopene also aids skin in the regeneration of new cells. Being anti-inflammatory, it checks inflammation caused as a byproduct of those acne appearing on your skin.

Oranges

We all know that Vitamin C is good for skin, then how can we not include Oranges in our fight with acne. It fights free radicals and boosts collagen production. Orange peels make an even better cure for acne. 100 grams of orange peels contain 136 milligrams of Vitamin C. Dietary fiber too is considerably higher in the peels than in the whole fruit. Drink juice to rejuvenate skin from within and use the pulverized peels for a clearer skin. Make a face mask and apply it directly on the skin. This averts excess sebum production and lightens skin texture too.

These fruits are a delicious way of curing acne. Don’t miss them in your diet and skin care!

Goat milk had taken a back seat since the great fame of cows milk in the skin care and health care industry. That was until one day that the researches and scientists discovered the benefits of goat milk. It has great moisturizing and calming effect for the skin. Goat milk also contain tons of beneficial nutrients that can rejuvenate the skin. If you are trying to improve your acne condition, you might want to consider goats milk soap as your acne combating arsenal.

One major problem with those mainstream acne treatment we have today such as benzoyl peroxide, zinc, Accutane and so on, is that those treatments all cause some harsh side effects to our skin. Those side effects would, most of the time, include heavy and severe irritation and rashes. Yes, they kill the bacterias that cause the formation of acne, but what if they also destroy the structure of your skin? With goat milk, you can now use its moisturizing and rejuvenating effect to calm your skin to balance out the side effects those mainstream treatments have caused.

Benefits Of Using Goat Milk Soap For Your Skin

Goat milk soap greatly benefits our skin since it has the same pH level similar to that of our own skin. Goat milk is also gentle on skin for this reason. Another benefit that goat milk soap has is that it contains natural alpha hydroxy acid, which is a natural exfoliant element that removes dead skin cells from your skin. Hence, it indirectly is able to improve your acne condition.

Goat’s milk also has high amounts of protein, fat, iron, vitamin C and vitamin D, vitamin B and Vitamin A. These beneficial nutrients will help replenish and pamper the skin gently. The vitamins it contains also means that goat milk has some anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce acne redness. Besides its gentle calming effect, goat’s milk is also used widely to brighten skin’s complexion.

But these benefits cannot do much for your skin if you are using some low quality goat milk soap that only contains modified additives and chemicals. If it is possible, find soap that contains pure goat’s milk for maximum benefits.

So give goat’s milk soap a try. I am not saying that it is guaranteed to remove acne from your skin. It is not that effective for that use but since most of the major acne treatments are destroying your skin as well, why not use some goat’s milk on your face so that it can be healed and calmed?

Are you wondering what the best diet for acne is? If you have acne then it is vitally important to know what you should eat and what you should not eat if you want clear skin. Diet is a large contributor to your acne problem. Continue reading to find out details about what the best diet for acne is.

So Many Options… Which One is Correct?

Raw food diet, low carbohydrate diet, Atkins diet, vegetarian diet, vegan diet, detoxes, and more. Out of the hundreds of different diets that people swear by, how in the world will we ever know which one is best for acne? Well, we will never know. We can all thrive on most diets. I do not have a specific diet for you, but I do have some general guidelines that you must follow if you wish to have clear skin within a reasonable amount of time.

First, we need to talk about the diet that more than likely you are consuming. The one that is contributing to the killer diseases of the modern era.

The Western Diet – Get Off It Now

Thanks to the large population of the United States (I am one of these people that was born and is currently living here) the industrial revolution is wreaking havoc on millions of people every year. Processed foods and foods that are not grown organically are basically a disgrace to this country.

Injecting cows with growth hormones, antibiotics and more is producing more food. I understand that. But, this food is what contributes to the various diseases. Acne is one of them. Food that is not grown organically is less nutritious and some recognize it as being fake, or not true food. Stuffing chickens inside cages without any room to move around is flat out wrong.

Do not get me wrong here… I love chicken. I am a big eater of chicken and there eggs. But, only organically, free-range raised chicken. I now only buy eggs that are truly pastured. Eggs where the hens are free to roam around on large grass field farms, eating healthy grass and thus providing us with much more nutritious and cleaner protein and fat. And, 100% grass-fed beef is healthier, tastier, and more pleasant compared to conventionally raised beef.

Then their is processed foods. In fact, it is not food. Corn dogs, pizza, TV dinners (what a joke), cookies, pancake mixes, bread, and thousands of other food like substances is harmful to your health. You need to avoid processed foods starting today. Do it for your health!

This western diet causes rapid blood sugar fluctuations, hormone imbalances, liver problems, constipation, and a host of other problems. All leading to acne and other diseases that we created ourselves.

Okay… So What Should You Eat?

Food.

I recommend going back to how we first ate when we arrived on Earth. We were hunters and gathers. We ate loads of vegetables, fruits, animal foods, and nuts and seeds. It was all wild picked and naturally grown. To me, a paleo based diet, also known as primal, caveman, etc. makes the most sense as that is how we adapted.

Also, there was not much cooking back in the day. This is where a raw food diet has its place. I do not believe a 100% raw food diet is feasible for everyone, but eating about 75% raw foods is very ideal. Cook your chicken, beef, lamb, etc. Cook your fish if you wish but mix in some sushi. Eat all fruits raw and eat most of your vegetables raw. If you want them warm with your meal then lightly steam them.

Eat plenty of coconut. Coconut has miraculous healing powers. Hemp seeds are full of vitamins and minerals, are a quality source of protein, have a decent omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acid ratio, are very versatile, and are easy on the wallet when purchased in bulk.

In addition, avoid most, if not all grains. Avoid dairy at all costs as it has an absurd amount of links to acne. If you enjoy grains, then slowly eliminate them from your diet. I recommend avoiding all gluten grains first. I currently enjoy Irish steel cut oats 1-2 times a week. I do not eat any other grains on a regular basis.

The Diet Seems Clear Now… What About Other Areas of Health?

How well do you sleep? And how bad is your acne? Those two things are connected with each other. If you have lack of sleep, you’ll get more acne. If you have more sleep, you can control your acne. So, it’s a simple relationship between sleep and acne. You just need to ensure that your body has enough sleep in order to cure your acne (or at least, help you to control your acne). Otherwise, you are vulnerable to acne breakouts. When you change your sleep habit, you will be able to change your skin condition. Here are some tips to clear acne with sleep:

1. Give your body enough sleep duration during the day

Your body needs certain sleep duration in order to function properly. Sleep is the tool for your body to rest and to restore its organs into maximum performance. Most people have success in sleeping less and doing more. But, you obviously not doing it in your current skin condition. Your skin needs sleep more than regular people. Why? That’s because it will help your body to heal your acne from within. So, give your body enough sleep duration during the day. It is good to sleep 8-9 hours per day. If you have lack of sleep during the night, be sure to take a nap to fulfill the missing sleep time.

2. Sleep in a room that has good ventilation

Your room matters when you sleep. It can affect your sleep quality. If you are sleeping in a room with poor ventilation, then you are bound to have problem with your sleep. In other words, your sleep quality will suffer. Your body can’t circulate oxygen properly. That’s why it will tend to feel more tired after waking up. Besides, it is bad for your skin as well as it will increase the stress on your body while you sleep, triggering more acne in the end. So, you should sleep in a room that has good ventilation in order to allow healthy oxygen circulation within your body, which will help to free your skin from acne.

3. Make sure that everything is clean before you sleep

Your clothes, your bed, and your body need to be clean before you go to sleep. Since your sleep will act as a healing mechanism for your skin, you need to ensure that everything is perfectly aligned with the goal of your skin. If you still wearing dirty clothes during your sleep, your body will absorb all the dirt and oil in your clothes and it will be bad for the healing of your skin. Thus, it is very important to go to sleep with a clean body, clean clothes, and a clean bed.

4. Eat some skin-friendly foods before sleep

To boost the healing process of your skin, you can eat some skin-friendly foods before you sleep. It doesn’t mean to take a whole meal just before you sleep. No, it only means to take some foods that can help the healing process that takes place in your skin during your sleep period. The recommended foods to eat are apples, avocado juice, some green-leafy vegetables, and almonds. Note: It will also help your digestive process.

5. Make your mind comfortable before going to sleep

Remember that being in the state of stress just before you go to sleep will only disturb your body’s healing during your sleep. Make sure that you have a clear mind before your sleep. Make sure that you are on the state of relaxation before you sleep. In this way, you will be able to sleep well without any disturbance. Remember that stress-free mind is required to completely heal your acne. You must do whatever it takes to keep your mind calm during your sleep period.

6. Wake up early and embrace the sunrise

Wake up early and go outside to embrace the sunrise. The morning oxygen and sunlight are the best for your skin. It will help you to give your skin instant refreshment. Even better, you should do some exercises after waking up in the morning, just to let the sweat out. Embrace the day as this will be a great day for you. Also, it is recommended for you to do a meditation session after you wake up.

7. Follow your sleep with a bath

Once you wake up from your sleep, don’t forget to follow it with a bath. Remember that during your sleep, your body is working hard to fight toxins within your body and eliminate your acne from within. Thus, it needs to be cleansed after you wake up. Do not delay your bath after you wake up. It will only re-accumulate all the toxins within your body and let them to be re-absorbed to your skin all over again.

So, sleep well! You will be able to control your acne by sleeping well. Follow this guide, and you will never have to be worried about acne again in the future. Also, it is better for you to apply holistic acne solution system to help you deal with the root cause of your acne.

Getting sufficient essential fatty acids is importance in clearing acne. It’s these fatty acids that help control the production of androgens – the hormones that surge during the teen-age times, which causes excess sebum oil to clog your hair follicle and contribute to creating your acne.

The three fatty acids you need daily are omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9. You need more omega 6, olive oil, than omega 3.

When you are deficient in the essential fatty acids, you will have,

* A weaken immune system

* Inflammatory disorders

* Poor skin

* Skin eruptions that won’t heal

* Increase sebum production causing acne

* Sebaceous glands size increase

Eating essential oils is necessary to provide the right oils that are used in the sebaceous glands. These oils can come from straight vegetable oils or from oils in specific foods such as nuts and seeds.

Use flax seed oil (omega-3 oil) and olive oil (omega-6 oil) in your salad. These are the best oils to eat and are called polyunsaturated fatty acids. The other oil that is even better for you is called monounsaturated fatty acid, omega-9. This oil is found in avocados.

Most diets people have contain an excess of omega-6 oils, so mostly likely you need to concentrate on getting more omega-3 oils into your diet.

You can get omega-3 oil from,

* avocados

* sesame seeds

* pumpkin seeds

* walnuts

* dark leafy green vegetables (spinach, mustard greens, kale)

* wheat germ oil

* salmon

* sardines

* albacore tuna

Or, you can take one to 4 tablespoon of flax seed oil, omega-3 oil, each day. This will give you the amount of omega-3 oil that your body needs to reduce or eliminate acne blemishes. You can add this oil to your morning cereal, soups, smoothies, salads and other liquid foods. Each tablespoon of flax seed oil contains about 100 calories.

You can get omega-6 oil from,

* Flaxseed oil

* Flaxseeds

* grape seed oil

* pistachio nuts

* olives

* olive oil

* sunflower seeds

* evening primrose oil

* pumpkin seeds

Taking 2-3 tablespoons of omega-6 oil a day will give you the amount of this oil that you body needs. You can add olive oil and other oils into your salad with the flax seed oil.

You can get omega-9 oil from,

* Olive oil

* Avocados

* Cashews

* Almonds

* Olives

* sesame oil

* pecans

* pistachio nuts

Taking around 1 ½ tablespoon of olive oil per day will give you the omega-9 oil that your body needs.

Fish Oils

In addition to supplying your diet with omega-3 and omega-6 oils, you need to supplement your diet with fish oils. Fish oil contains EPA and DHA fatty acids.

Normally, enzymes in your body break down omega-6 into EPA and DHA fatty acids.

* Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)

* Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)

These two fatty acids eventually change into prostaglandins.

What are prostaglandins?

Prostaglandins are chemical hormones that come from omega-3 and omega-6 oils and that help,

regulate every function in your cells and organs.

Postaglandins also keep androgen hormones in control so that excess sebum is not produce in the hair follicle, which results in acne.

However, eating plenty essential fatty acids may not insure that you produce enough EPA and DHA, which produce the essential prostaglandins.

It is critical for acne and more importantly for your health that you get enough EPA and DHA in your cells and organs so they can produce the required prostaglandins.

To increase the prostaglandins in your cell walls, it is necessary for you to take a fish supplement, which contains both the EPA and DHA.

Of course eating salmon, halibut, and mackerel twice a week will be a plus in providing your body with more EPA and DHA.

Include at least 20% of your diet calories as good fats – omega oils and fish oil. This is essential for controlling the excess activity of your hormones and reducing the inflammation of your acne.