How to treat acne and achieve healthy skin?

Acne Vulgaris is a skin condition of which spots appear mainly on the face but can also develop around the neck, chest or back.

Mild acne appears in the form of occasional outbreaks of black heads, inflamed spots called papules and raised white centred pus filled spots called pastules. In most cases this is nothing more then an inconvenience for the sufferer and will either pass in no more then a few days or will significantly improve with a healthier diet and improved cleanliness.

However in the more severe cases of acne, where painful inflamed cysts develop and can cause permanent scaring or pitting of the skin, medical treatment is often preferred.

Acne can be painful and can cause embarrassment for some of the people who suffer from it, although it is most common with teenagers, many adults also get acne.

The skins sebaceous glads get blocked, the glads create an oily substance used to lubricate the skin called sebum. Blemishes are a result of sebum that is trapped within the tissue in the skins pores, that has attracted bacteria.

This can happen for a number of reasons, one would be by the overloading of toxins, in the body. With things like substantial alcohol, sugar and processed food intake. Meaning the liver can not filter the toxins as it would normally and some would get directed out to the skin. 

External pollutants will also have a negative effect on the condition of the skin.

In teenagers the cause is more often then not their changing hormones.

Lack of exercise and cleanliness can be a contributing factor as well as stresses on the body.

As already mentioned there are many factors that contribute to acne, however like wise there are also many ways to treat it. Washing more regularly and using antibacterial soap is one example. Taking more exercise and eating a healthy diet, are others. 

Another is taking supplements which will encourage the body to achieve clean, clear and healthy skin. Here are a few of the most popular and effective.

• The body turns Beta-carotene, a nutrient found in fruit, vegetables and animal produce, into vitamin A.
• Other names for supplements or medication of this type include carotenoids, etretinate, isotretinoin, retinoic acid, retinoids, retinol, retinal palmitate and tretinoin.
• A fat soluble Vitamin that come as carotenoids in plant foods and retinol from animal produce.
• It is important for the production of anti-bactirial enzymes as well as T-cells. It's properties are anti-viral and it helps to protect the skin.
  

• Aids the neutralization of harmful free radicals.
• Important for the manufacting of certain neurotransmitters and the adrenal hormones.
• A water soluble antioxidant, that helps to boost immunity.
• Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-allergenic and detoxifying.
  
• Other names include sodium ascorbate, ascorbic acid and calcium ascorbate.
  

• Is an active ingredient in the activities of over 100 enzymes and the manufacturing of the genetic material of cells. (proteins and nucleic acids)
• Boosts the immune system and aids healing.
• Is used in the treatmentment of hair loss and loss of vision, as well as skin conditions.
• Other names include zinc oxide, zinc sulphate, zinc acetate, zinc picolinate and zinc chloride.
  

• Vital for healthy cell structure and maintaining activities of certain enzymes.
• A fat soluble antioxidant, that helps to detoxify the body.
• Protects tissue against toxins and pollutants.
• Aids the neutralization of harmful free radicals.
• Other names include tocopheral, alpha tocopheryl acetate and tocopherols.
  

• Contains Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12.
• Water soluble vitamins that aid metabolism by aiding the conversion of carbohydrates, fat and protein into energy.
  
• Vitamin B6 is not stored in the body and is recommended to be taken daily.
• Vitamin B complex contains thiamine, niacin, folic acid, pantothanic acid, biotin and riboflavin.
  

• Is an ancient, single celled algae found in fresh water.
• Is an anti-oxidant, with detoxifying properties and has high protein levels.
• Contains natural amino acids and nutrients.
• Is used by millions of people in Japan because of it's health benefits.
• Is branded a 'superfood' and is rich in chlorophyll a and b.
  

• Aids the activity of many enzymes.
• Helps to aid the function of the adrenal glands and the nervous system.
• Is essential for the production of the conversion of fats and sugars into energy.
• Utilizes other vitamins through corticosteroids.
  

• Natural sterile substance collected by bees to protect exposed spaces in their hives.
• Is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-biotic and antiseptic.
• Can be used for psoriasis and eczema as well as acne.
  

• Made from the seeds of the Barago officinalis plant.
• Is anti-inflammatory and contains essential polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega oils.
• Aids the production of healthy hormones and aids metabolism.

• Lactic bacteria, that is pre-bionic, pro-biotic and aids digestion.
• Is anti fungal and has colon supporting properties.
  
• Aids the absorption of nutrients and reinforces the lining of the intestine.