5 Steps to Clear Skin
By Naweko San-Joyz
Step One: Reduce excess oil secretion
Accutane is a derivative of vitamin A and reduces
the secretion of oil by the oil glands.
Foods that supply the body with Vitamin A and beta-carotene
(which is converted to vitamin A by the body) include: Liver, oily
fish, whole eggs, carrots, sweet potatoes, and broccoli.
Step Two: Encourage extreme shedding of the skin
Using a peel is the easiest method to promote shedding
of the skin. Exfoliation releases the build-up of dead skin cells,
oils and bacteria trapped in the pores, which could lead to the formation
of blemishes.
Extreme peels:
Peels come in varying degrees, from mild to harsh.
The trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel is an extreme peel that can cost
from $100 to $1000 depending on the degree of the treatment. It is
only performed in a doctor’s office. The TCA is not a save all however.
The peel can make the skin sensitive to the sun cause hyper-pigmentation.
Home use peels:
Several over-the-counter peels contain papaya enzymes
or glycolic acid. These peels lightly exfoliate the skin and are safe
for weekly use.
Step Three: Reduce the spread of bacterial infection
Using an astringent such as witch hazel or apple cider
vinegar to disinfect the skin significantly reduces the presence of
bacteria on the face. This reduction limits skin inflammation and
the likelihood of a pimple developing.
Step Four: Enhance Fat Metabolism
Free fatty acids can irritate the skin and provoke
acne eruptions. Reducing intake of foods containing hydrolyzed fats
will improve fat metabolism. However, do consume essential fatty acids
such as Omega-3 and Omega-6, which are found in foods such as salmon
and olive oil. These essential fats aid the gastrointestinal tract
eliminate pro-inflammatory substances, which reduces the possibility
of experiencing acne lesions.
Step Five: Reduce inflammation
A strong immune system serves as a buffer against
inflammation. Stress reducing activities such as exercising, eating
a well-balanced diet and sleeping well boosts the immune system. A
diet supplemented with B-Complex, zinc and vitamins C and E likewise
enhances the effectiveness of the immune system.
These steps work via creating a bodily environment
that is not conducive to acne. By adhering to the nutritional and
aesthetic steps above, anyone can attain clear skin while simultaneously
augmenting their health.
Health author and Noixia campaigner Naweko San-Joyz
lovingly writes from her home in San Diego. Her works include “Acne
Messages: Crack the code of your zits and say goodbye to acne” (ISBN:
0974912204) and the upcoming work “Skinny Fat Chicks, Why we’re still
not getting this dieting thing” (ISBN: 0974912212) for release in
June of 2005.
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