Acne Herbal Treatment Alternative
July 09, 2007 by
New Ways to Handle Acne
Many people are turning to herbal acne treatments as an alternative to over the counter acne medication. Over 40 million people in the USA and more than 17 million people in the UK are affected by some form of acne, makingThe huge range of acne products and acne treatments available can be very confusing, ranging from a natural acne remedy and herbal acne treatments, right through to laser acne treatment and acne scar treatment. Not to mention the many books and websites out there that offer the newest way for acne prevention.
It is not widely known exactly what causes acne. It is a condition that comes about when skin pores become blocked due to a hormonal imbalance in the skin oil glands, or sebaceous glands. The clogging of the pores results in the emergences of lesions on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders, which are commonly referred to as pimples, spots or zits.
There are a growing number of people who are turning to herbal acne treatments over the usual chemical-based medications. In general herbal acne treatment has fewer side effects as some of the chemical alternatives, which can cause burning, inflammation and peeling of the skin.
There are several drawbacks with the use of herbal acne treatments, not least the fact that natural remedies and their effectiveness is not regulated by government agencies. This lack of regulation means there is a huge amount of natural herbal acne remedies on the market, very few of which have been clinically proven to work.
Instead of reaching for prescription pills and drugs to manage acne, herbal acne treatments offer a few healthier options. Here's what you need to know.
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