Red text for red inflammation Joking aside, having acne in all of its incarnations suck. From the minor bumps here or there to the full on cystic painful pustules. Yeah, I'm not going to show a picture of what my acne looks like because it can be the occasional to the long months of hormonal acne. In this post, I'll be sharing with you what I do to help my skin calm down because there are no quick fixes for these angry buggers. In the end though this is a cosmetic thing. I know for someone who is covered in acne to say it is merely cosmetic is a bit insensitive, but the truth is it has to do with you. It seems like a cop out to tell someone to be confident in their appearance when they obviously have something on their skin. You are still you and fabulous might I add. Others who are worth it will see you for you. Alrighty, pep talk over on to the stuff.
1.Moods-Improving your stress is one way to combat acne. In general, it is good to find peace of mind. Go meditate, listen to calming music, a good soak in the tub, spa days, hobbies, etc...These all work to improve overall mood.
2.Exercise-Oh the dreaded work out. Exercise can be your friend. It pumps your body up and at the same time improves mood, health, and detoxify. All good benefits for clearing skin.
3.Natural facial treatments-I try to stay on the natural route. Some of the ways to treat acne can be as natural as the foods in your fridge. Fruits and vegetables are not only good for the body but on the skin as well. There are various recipes online of natural facial masks that taste good and feel great on your skin. Also, steaming with essential oils or adding essential oils to facial products can aid in clearing skin. Do away with unnatural products as most of the time they treat the surface only. For those suffering from internal problems, adding toxic chemicals on your face only worsens the acne.
4.Hormonal checkups-This is more relevant to the ladies, but some guys have this problem . Doesn't hurt to check up with a professional on what is really going on. If it is a hormonal acne then there are treatments that can improve skin quality. For those tight on cash there are herbal remedies for acne. If you don't have a green thumb or just don't want the hassle you can try herbal blends already on the market. Much more gentle on your body and can be longer lasting.
5.Sleep-Yeah all that time your mom and dad been hounding you about sleep they are right. Sleep can do wanders for the skin. Not resting your body basically stresses you out physically. It can show on your skin so rest up.
6.Water-Stay hydrated. Water can cleanse your body if you drink it enough. There also is this thing on water only fast to cleanse your skin. Now it is not a permanent solution though you can have clear skin in a week or so of doing it. In the end, if you do it long enough you can reprogram your body to health food. Now for those with unhealthy cravings this can be a good thing.
7.Foods-Some people may have a sensitivity to various foods that aggravate their skin. I mean for me milk was a problem and so was white flour. I also find that if I eat things high in salt or sugar and high caffeine I break out more. When I eat more fruits and vegetables I feel better. It goes with out saying that what you put into your body is very important. Try organic wholesome foods for clearing up acne. Maybe a raw food diet is in order.
8.Products-I use the Mario Badescu's drying lotion for overnight treatment of pimples. You know the ones already there. It keeps me from picking my face and so helps the ugly things go away sooner. I also use various teas such as the triple leaf detox and sugar balance teas. Other teas I find useful are chamomile, linden blossom, and artichoke tea. One at a time don't go drinking all of this at once.
I guess it is about time for me to review this product. How I came across this product was on a whim. I am glad that I did. I've been drinking this for a long time maybe like three years. I don't drink this daily just once in a while. Occasionally, I do drink for a couple weeks straight. I start out drinking two tea bags in a regular mug. It is concentrated but I do this about twice a day for one to two weeks then I switch to one tea bag daily for another two weeks. I also drink this when I know that I have been overeating or when I scoff down sweets. At first I was drinking this for the benefit of a gentle detox though let us get the main points down.
Taste-The taste is herbal. It is acquired though nothing unbearable. It has a slight minty, sweet, and grassy taste. There is a slight and I mean slight after taste. To improve I advise some honey though I just drink it straight up. Definitely more palatable when you drink it warm.
Side effects-I noticed that if I were to drink one tea bag daily it was fine but if I drink for a period of time two to three tea bags it does make me go to the bathroom more (mild laxative). I mean it is not a problem, but you should take a break and not drink unless you need to it is after all a mild detoxifier. High fiber diet plus this = very clean colon.
Benefits- Clear skin! Yep, I noticed that my face cleared up after drinking this for a couple of months I say I feel the benefits (energy and hydration) the first weeks, but the long lasting benefit of drinking it is clear skin. I kind of cheat a little by drinking it after I know I had too many sweets or junk food. It just helps me recalibrate myself.
Other things to consider: I drink this with the triple leaf blood pressure tea. You don't have to get the benefits of clear skin but used in conjunction it is pretty good. I guess I might as well review this as well.
Taste-The taste is strong and can be off putting. It is bearable, but it is stronger tasting than the triple leaf detox tea. It has a more anise flavoring to it. I mean it has a sweetness though the herbal medicine taste is strong. I think those who grew up with alternative medicine know what I'm talking about. This should not be taken with meals because the taste is so off putting. Do not drink on an empty stomach or drink a huge amount at once it will make you feel sick.
Side effects-For me I didn't have a problem with it.
Benefits-It helped me with balancing my sugar. I don't have a problem with my sugar though this tea helps me from feeling bad after I eat something unhealthy. I would like to believe it negates some of the ills after chowing down on some junk food. Though I've noticed this to help with hormonal acne associated with menstruation.
The results differ from people to people and I am not endorse for my review on this product. I too struggle with acne and have been trying to find a healthy way to help my skin clear up. Stay tune with me on my acne clearing journey.
