Acne

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Acne is caused by over-active oil-producing sebaceous glands and usually occurs where these are largest, on the face, chest and back.
Most common during adolescence or in women during the menopause or just before a period, acne can be caused by hormonal imbalance, stress and poor diet.


DIET:

* Vitamins E, A & C are all important for acne sufferers.
* Eat loss of fresh fruit and vegetables, especially carrot and beetroot.
* Cut out junk foods and eat less sugar, carbohydrates and animal fats.


Herbs That Help:

To purify the blood, take an infusion/decoction of one of the fallowing; dandelion, nettle, yellow dock root.
To control infection, take a decoction of echinacea root.
To help balance hormone production, eat wheatgerm.
To cleanse greasy skin, use a mixture of equal parts lemon juice and witch hazel.

Warning:
If you are pregnant, check the list of herbs to be avoided and consult your doctor before using herbs to treat any condition.