Skin Care Secrets Revealed: Natural Acne Treatment the Aromantic way

By Kolbjorn Borseth

Acne occurs primarily in puberty but can also occur up to middle age. Acne is caused by the increased production of sebum and the resulting blocking of pores by sebum and dead skin cells. The result is that spots or boils can occur not only on the face but also on the chest, back or upper arms. In this article I will explain how you can treat your acne through natural treatments and a balancing of your lifestyle and diet.

Factors affecting Acne and Ways to Treat it

• Don't squeeze spots
• Don't use massage on acne
• Avoid oily creams in acne treatment, especially those with Saturated Fatty Acids like shea butter, cocoa butter and macadamia nut oil.
• Watch your diet - fasts and vegetarian diets are cleansing and may be worth considering acne treatment. Avoid chocolate, cheese, nuts, pork, cream, spices, citrus fruits, coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, chips/crisps, tomatoes, seafood and dairy products.
• Take vitamin and mineral supplements to aid acne treatment.
• Get plenty of rest, relaxation, fresh air and exercise.

Acne Treatment using mainly Tea Tree Oil Products

NB Always add a few drops of Lavender Essential Oil when using Tea Tree Essential Oil or Tea Tree products as they have a synergistic effect.

Morning & Evening:

1. Wash the face with Tea Tree Soap or just water (cold or hot).
2. Cleanse the skin by washing it with 5-7 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil added to 200ml water; or use the Acne Skin Toner (see Recipe below).
3. Brush spots gently with undiluted Tea Tree Essential Oil on a Q-tip (ear bud).
4. Apply a Tea Tree Cream or an Acne Everyday Oil Blend (see Recipes below).

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Several times per day:

Drink lots of warm water and diuretic herb teas.
Wash your hands regularly and touch your face or acne-prone areas of your body as little as possible. This is to keep bacteria away from the acne.

1 - 3 times per week:

1. Add 5-10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil to your Base Foam Bath.
2. Add 5-6 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil to a facial steam bath.
3. Make and apply a Face Mask containing Tea Tree Essential Oil.

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Clay Face Masks are also effective as part of an acne treatment

Clay Mask 1 / Compress: Recipe 1

Stage 1 :

20ml Chamomile Water
23ml Spring Water
12 drops Preservative 12
50g Green Clay (Fine)

Stage 2 :

6ml Apricot Kernel Oil
8-10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
2-3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
1 drop Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (optional)

Method for making the Clay Mask:

1. Sprinkle the clay over the waters and allow to settle for 5-10 minutes then whisk it together.
2. Then add Stage 2.
3. Spoon into a jar or tub and label

Method for using the Clay Mask:

1. Apply the clay to the affected area and keep it on for 20 minutes or until it starts to get dry and crack.
2. Wash off with warm water and rinse with cold.
3. Place a cotton compress soaked with Aloe Vera on the area for around 20 minutes.
4. Rinse off with cold water.
5. Apply Avocado Oil to the face.
6. Repeat this treatment 1 - 2 times per week

Clay's Properties and Effects

• Rich in minerals and active enzymes
• Stimulates lymph circulation and thereby more efficient waste handling and Improvement of cell nutrients
• Stimulates blood circulation
• Draws toxins and superfluous fat from the skin
• Contracts and tones the skin
• Strengthens the connective tissue

Acne Skin Toner

80ml Rose Water Water
10ml Lavender Water
6ml Aloe Vera Concentrate
2ml D-Panthenol
1.5ml/g Anti-Acne Active Formula
5 drops Cape Chamomile Essential Oil

Method: 

1. Simply measure the products and mix together. Bottle.
2. NB Shake bottles before using.

Everyday Acne Oils (these can be applied up to 3 times a day)

Acne Everyday Oil Blend 1

36ml Rosehip Oil
25ml Evening Primrose Oil
25ml Borage Oil
10ml/g Vitamin E Oil (undiluted)
2ml/g Vitamin A Palmitate
1.5ml/g Anti-Acne Active Formula
8 drops Rosemary CO2 Extract

Acne Everyday Oil Blend 2

33ml Rosehip Oil
30ml Jojoba Oil
23ml Borage Oil
10ml/g Vitamin E Oil (undiluted)
2ml/g Vitamin A Palmitate
1.5ml/g Anti-Acne Active Formula
8 drops Rosemary CO2 Extract

Acne Everyday Oil Blend 3 (dries out the pimples):

90ml Borage Oil
10ml/g Vitamin E Oil (undiluted)
2ml/g Vitamin A Palmitate
8 drops Rosemary CO2 Extract

Method for all 3 Recipes:

1. Simply measure the vegetable and vitamin oils and active ingredients in a beaker and stir in together.
2. Stir in up to 15 drops of Essential Oils.*
3. Pour into bottles.

*A good choice of Essential Oils for adding to Acne Oil Blends:

Lavender, Tea Tree, Fragonia, Sandalwood, German (Blue) Chamomile, Cape Chamomile, Cedarwood, Palmarosa, Cypress, Geranium, and Lemon.

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Acne and Diet

If your body chemistry is too acid you must eat more alkaline foods to assist acne treatment.

Balancing your diet - Acid/Alkaline

When food is metabolised by the body the end products are either acidic or alkaline. Acids are compounds of elements, which give away hydrogen ions, alkalines are compounds of elements which attract hydrogen ions. The body needs both acids and alkalines for its metabolism but we have more difficulty getting rid of acids than alkalines. It is therefore easy for an accumulation of excess acids to occur which can cause us to get rheumatism or skin problems such as psoriasis. To avoid this, aim for a diet which is 70% alkaline and 30% acid. One of the simplest ways to immediately create more alkalinity in your body is to drink so-called superfood powdered drinks. Choose a brand that contains ingredients with high alkaline values such as spinach, broccoli, carrot, wheatgrass, barley grass, chlorella, alfalfa and sprouted grain powders.

To achieve a more alkaline diet you can consider replacing the following items in your diet:

The following table of Alkaline / Acidity was developed by the Swedish nutritionist Ragnar Berg in the 1930's.

The more -, the more acid the food is.
The more +, the more alkaline. 0 is balanced

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