Tips to repair and prevent acne
Healthy skin can often be achieved with some small adjustments to your lifestyle and diet, and here is a list of tips that we have found to work best.
Keep hands off face and drink plenty of water. This is always a first recommendation with great results, however consistency and patience are key. Breaking habits such as touching your face takes practice, and creating the good habit of drinking more water also requires some effort.
Do not squeeze pimples or blackheads: Use topical treatments instead and visit a dermatologist or esthetician. This will prevent scarring and spreading of the condition.
Avoid sugar and dairy. This is also a very important step and is easier said than done; however, if you make the consistent effort to read labels and to not make exceptions, you will probably see amazing results. Pure stevia extract and fresh fruit are good alternatives to refined sugar or sugar alcohols.
Avoid processed foods and soy products, keep carbs low especially white bread/rice, and eat plenty of veggies and fish. Be sure to include salmon, broccoli, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, avocados, hemp hearts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and plenty of leafy greens which are all very rich in nutrients and minerals that are beneficial for balancing and maintaining healthy skin.
Steep 1 tsp. chopped fresh ginger in two cups of boiling water for 10 minutes and drink 1 cup every day. Ginger is wonderful for digestive health, which is wonderful for healthy skin.
Manage stress – Exercise, go outside, and stay positive. Do not underestimate the value of a peaceful mind, it really can show on your face! Also, fresh air, exercise, and sunshine do wonders for the skin. Be sure to shower after vigorous exercise.
Chlorinated water strips natural oils from skin and can cause sebaceous glands to overcompensate and overproduce sebum. When washing face or applying water with moisturizer, it is best to use spring, filtered, or distilled water.
For stubborn problems, supplement with zinc, B5, and vitamin A. Also helpful are probiotics, vitamins C and D, and magnesium. Be sure to consult with your health care practitioner before starting new supplements.
Time. Be patient, it takes time for your skin to heal. You should see an improvement within 3-4 weeks.
Here are some products we recommend to help repair and prevent acne.
Our Facial Elixirs help to speed healing, and balance congested/oily skin
These phytonutrient-rich facial oils help to reduce redness/irritation, and to bring balance to skin, helping it to remain clear, hydrated, and rejuvenated.
The Fresh Green Mousse helps to speed healing, and balance dry problem skin
A phytonutrient-rich versatile cream to help skin strengthen and restore itself naturally. Soothing, nourishing, and rejuvenating, this is an exceptional moisturizer, ideal for irritated or problem skin. To further protect sensitive skin, this formula contains oils and minerals to help guard against the elements.
Our Facial Cleanser does not strip the skin of its natural defenses
A unique non-foaming cleansing gel that effectively removes makeup, dirt, oil, and environmental impurities while also softening and balancing skin tone.
Use the Recovery Mask as an added boost to speed repair time and to assist our other treatments
Rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients, and minerals that deeply nourish, soften, and smoothen skin. Soothing extracts reduce inflammation and help repair and protect skin from elements and damage. Skin becomes smoother with a more even tone, and also better able to absorb and retain the benefits of our moisturizers. With active acne, use this treatment as a mask only without scrubbing.
The Renew Exfoliating Deep Cleanser helps to clear clogged pores on the face or body.
A refining and rejuvenating scrub with fruit enzymes to help clear dead skin cells and clogged pores. Skin becomes smoother with a more even tone, and also better able to absorb and retain the benefits of our moisturizers.