Hey gals n guys,
I trust that you have been having
fantabulous days.My apologies for being away so long.Am back now.thanks for
checking in to prettyhealthygirl ,I do hope my posts are
informative and educative
A reader asked me to
tackle acne and I will give you some tips n skills to deal with acne..Oh
how it sucks when u wake up n look like you are hosting another life form on
your face.Not to worry,follow these tips and you can be sure you will have less
:( days and more :) days.
WHAT IS
ACNE?
Acne
is pimples,whiteads,blackheads and skin cysts.Acne is caused by hormones called
androgens,which increase oil production.
The
most common causes among ladies are increase in the hormone progesterone,oral
contraceptives and some make up...and of course candidiasis (may manifest as an
itchy feeling in your vajayjay accompanied by white curd-like discharge)
How to
stop it
1. You can alter
your diet here and there and include some supplements
- Probiotics --replenishes
essential bacteria.reduces candida and acne outbreaks,especially during and
after a course of antibiotics
-Potassium supplements--defiency of this
is associated with acne
- Vitamin complex---antioxidants,promotes
healing of your skin
2.Tea Tree oil
3.8 GLASSES OF WATER DAILY- NON-NEGOTIABLE.
4.fruits ----especially grapes,strawberies and
pineapples.They are rich in alpha- hydroxy- acids which exfoliate skin by
removing dead cells.
5.
Eliminate dairy for 1 month..to see if it does improve
6.Of
course avoid fats,deep fried foods,caffeine
7.Change
your contraception if using any hormone based types.Talk to your physician.
You may need to do one or all the above on a daily basis
because we are all different.I personally use St.Ives Swiss facial cleanser
and follow it up with 100% pure coconut oil,this regimen really works for me,its inexpensive,easily
available and doable .......try out a few products and let me know what works
for you.
Some shops in Kenya that have pure soaps n oils n butters
are Healthy U http://www.healthyu.co.ke/products
You can check out this blog too for more tips http://blackgirllonghair.com/2012/09/true-life-african-black-soap-cleared-up-my-skin/
I do
have to emphasize that with sensitive problem skin,the purer the better.Use less chemicals and cosmetics,try aloe
vera,shea butter,coconut oil,olive oil.all in the purest forms possible
Fun
fact off the day..CHOCOLATE AND DIRTY HAIR DO NOT CAUSE ACNE
Ciao bellas...wishing you a beautiful outbreak free week
ahead.
