We will be discussing natural remedies for teen acne in this post. Mostly seen in teenagers, it produces noticeable pimples on the face, head and neck, and sometimes the back. Secondary comes the social and emotional issues as appearance to most teens is very important during this time of life.
The cause of teen acne is mostly hormonal changes from puberty, mostly in teen girls and boys. This hormonal activity causes the sweat glands to produce oil which then gets inflamed or clog pores. It may get infected by bacterial invasions, creating breakouts. The may include clear-to-white or yellow pus. Also allergy issues may cause teen acne; look for sensitivity to dust or sanitary issues on the skin. also take a look at digestive issues as seen in acne rosacea.
Medical treatments for acne include antibiotics which always have side effects and cause other problems. Anti-bacterial creams also relieve symptoms; however, they do not address the cause.
I prefer natural remedies for teen acne. They are not as fast-acting as medical treatments, but don’t have side ffects like drugs. include balancing the teen’s hormones and reducing foods that cause internal heat condition which is a sign of inflammation. It is best to eliminate fried foods and dairy products. Next is to clear the heat and inflammation by using herbs and cell salts. You may also use other remedies for allergies. See Allergies Natural Remedies.
Nutrition for teen acne includes the dietary supplements of Chromium chromate and Zinc. They have been shown to be helpful in eliminating acne. It takes 6 to 8 weeks with the use of the following selection of remedies to see best results.
Natural Healing Protocol — First, choose an herb. Then add a cell salt or cell salt solution. Finally, choose the homeopathic remedy that fits your situation best. Combining supplements will do more to support your body’s ability to function properly than using just one. Your ability to heal will depend on the severity and length of time symptoms have been present.
Herbs for Teen Acne
Use these herbs for teen acne for a few months to support skin health and detoxification.
Herbs are Mother Nature’s natural remedies valued for their specific strengthening and tonifying properties. Learn medicinal uses of herbs, culinary uses of herbs.
Use the following three herbs together for 6 to 8 weeks:
- Teen girls use Vitex for hormonal balance. (Do not use if pregnant.) Teen boys use Sarsaparilla for hormonal balance.
- Burdock root is for detoxification and blood purification.
- Nettle has an anti-inflammatory action.
Cell Salts to Help Teen Acne
Use the following cell salts to help teen acne. You can use them individually or use the cell salt solution below.
Cell salts natural remedies support mineral deficiencies. Learn about the Cell Salts: 12 Essential Minerals. To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16-24 ounce bottle. Fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#3 Calc sulph 6X – skin problems, toxicity
#9 Nat mur 6X – acne from grief
#12 Silicea 6X – infected acne, shy, cold person
Teen Acne Homeopathic Remedies
Use these homeopathic remedies for teen acne for several months depending on how long you have had it.
Homeopathic natural remedies are non-toxic medicines safe for everyone, including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies. Learn How Homeopathy Works
Homeopathic remedies for teen acne, use for 3 months for best results.
Juglans Regia – juvenile acne on back, face, chest. Inflammatory pustules on face as well as chest and back.
Kali brom – pustules with itching. Aggressive acne early and large size; bluish red pimples leaving scars. Burning and prickling – cystic, yellow pus, forehead, eyebrows, should and back.
Natrum muriaticum – acne on the back, feels isolated, effects from grief. Especially on hairy areas and around hairline; worse from sun and ocean.
Ovary 6c – for young women for teen hormonal acne with other hormonal remedies.
Pulsatilla – hormonal acne, unclean skin from eating pork; also from late nights. Light menstrual periods or suppressed periods in young women. (More female remedy when crying is involved.)
Selenium – acne, greasy skin, blisters, wet flakes on the heads of men that are balding; acne with oily skin, black heads (comedones); bad smelling sweat. In young women menses (monthly period) makes acne worse.
Sepia – hormonal acne around woman’s period time. Yellow pimples especially on the chin. Irritable; acne worse before period. (Mostly for young women.)
Thuja – oily skin with blackheads, scarring, pustules with sunken centers. Feels ashamed by their appearance.
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