Today´s topic surely will interest you: How to get rid of acne naturally.
In general, we tend to focus more on external treatments. Many of these treatments are effective and help us to: maintain smooth skin, get rid of acne, look younger, etc. However, the reality is that the health and beauty of our skin, hair, and nails depend on our internal health and how oxygenated, nourished, and alkaline we are.
We can say that beauty comes from within and radiates outward.
Possible Causes of Acne and Skin Problems
Many people, both men and women, suffer from acne on different parts of the body, face, forehead, chest, back, shoulders, and sometimes even on their legs.
The main culprits are the overproduction of oil or “sebum.” Hair follicles become clogged, leading to an overgrowth and proliferation of bacteria that cause inflammation.
What Causes Acne?
Young people are the most affected by acne, as during this growth period, sexual hormones become active, especially androgens, testosterone, estrogen, and the growth hormone IGF-1.
Acne in Adulthood.
Normally, acne disappears after adolescence when hormones stabilize. However, some people continue to suffer from acne throughout their lives, a phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common in our society.
Have you experienced acne breakouts after eating fries, sweets, white rice, chocolate, pasta, or bread? All these foods are high-glycemic carbohydrates. Why does this happen? Consuming high-glycemic carbohydrates triggers a series of hormonal chain reactions. These carbohydrates raise blood glucose, which in turn increases insulin, IGF-1, IGFBP-3, and IL-1Alpha, leading to rapid cell growth, clogged pores, increased oil production, inflammation, infection and acne.
Other Causes That can Trigger or Worsen Acne
– Hormonal changes in adolescence and adulthood.
– Taking medications and foods that affect the liver. Remember that in its second detox phase, the liver not only eliminates medication and drugs, but also excess sex hormones. If compromised it cannot perform its job at 100%.
– Regular consumption of acidic and pro-inflammatory foods like high-glycemic refined White carbohydrates (flour, bread, sugar, pasta, white rice), fries, dairy, and highly processed industrial products rich in sodium, sugar, and trans fats.
– Regular alcohol consumption.
– Stress. This might be the worst factor since it increases the cortisol hormone, which, in turn, raises glucose and insulin levels.
How to get rid of acne naturally
Fortunately, we have excellent tools at our disposal.
Eat a healthy Diet with an Alkaline Approach
Did you know that consuming sugar not only promotes acne but also accelerates cellular and skin aging? Eating sugar or foods rich in refined carbohydrates lead to a phenomenon called glycation, a non-enzymatic reaction that directly affects elastin and collagen production.
Thus, it’s recommended to avoid acidic foods which disrupt our adrenal glands, such as:
– Refined carbohydrates
– Dairy
– Sugars
– Red meat
– Alcohol
– Caffeine
Focus on a clean alkaline diet, with whole foods that nourish you at a cellular level, rich in vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes and good fiber to support your body’s natural detox process. A diet based on a good proportion of:
– Vegetables, Green vegetables rich in chlorophill
– Greens and fruits
– Seeds
– Legumes
– Healthy fats
– High-quality proteins from plant and/or animal sources
Take Green Smoothies or Antioxidant Juices
Include foods that support your liver detoxification in your diet: artichokes, endives, asparagus, arugula, kale, escarole, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.
Take 1 capful of HepHatic Care every morning on an empty stomach, dissolved in a glass of alkaline water. As a multi-phase liver cleanser, it primarily supports the second phase of liver detox.
Hydrate yourself with Alkaline Water
Another key to cleanse and maintain a clear, acne-free skin is staying well-hydrated. Our body has four ways to detoxify itself:
– Colon (via stool)
– Kidneys (via urine)
– Lungs (via carbon dioxide)
– Skin’s pores (via acidic toxins)
I recommend drinking between 6 and 8 glasses of alkaline water with Puriphy each day, as it adds antioxidants and enhances its Redox potential. Alkaline water contains potassium, which not only helps eliminate water retention, but also has a greater cellular penetration capacity, acts like a soap internally, cleansing and hydrating in depth.
Perfom now and then a colon Cleanse.
We couldn´t stress enough how important it is to cleanse your gut at least twice a year. Your overall health and liver health (third phase of liver detox) depends directly on your colon health. A dirty colon will affect negatively the nervous system and the skin as unwanted bacteria and mucus can build up in the intestine. For this, you can use Phlush, an osmotic laxative that gently cleanses the gut while balancing its pH, paked with vitamins and amino acids like L-glutamine that regenerates the intestinal mucosa.
A clean colon will be reflected on the skin and will help prevent acne breakouts.
Oxygenate and Purify Your Blood with Chlorophyll
An oxygenated and nourished blood is key to hormonal balance and having a clear, bright and beautiful skin. For this, you can take liquid chlorophyll, extracted directly from mulberry leaves, an excellent oxygen catalyst in the blood that also supports liver cleansing. Did you know that all the blood in your body is filtered through the liver every 3 minutes?
Nourish Your Skin with MSM
Also known as the “beauty mineral,” MSM is an organic sulfur compound found in green leafy vegetables and fruits. It’s an essential mineral that is part of collagen, elastin, and keratin. MSM helps improve skin problems and enhances its appearance and elasticity, partly because it plays a crucial role in liver detoxification.
I encourage you to try all these tips as they will help you to get rid of acne naturally.
