Natural Treatment for Cystic Acne

Imagine waking up on a very special day with the biggest pimple right on your supple cheek. It could be a major source of embarrassment and depression. As depressing as acne can be, you should know that it is an indication of some sort of imbalance in the body. It could be an imbalance in the digestive system, emotional distress, an unhealthy lifestyle, or even a hormonal imbalance.

Cystic acne is a form pimples that appear as nodules of inflammation. Although it is commonly treated by topical application of antibiotics, it can also be treated using certain natural methods. In severe cases, you need to seek professional help from a skin specialist.

However, mild cases can be treated using some home remedies. Here is a step-by-step guide for a natural treatment, which can help you restore healthy-looking, beautiful skin.

A major malfunction in the digestive system is often a cause of cystic acne, and hence cleansing the digestive system helps to get rid of it. Consult a physician, in case your condition is very severe. However, if you want a simple home remedy, then you need to regulate your diet. 

Indulge in a healthy and nutritious diet with lots of fibrous foods like whole grains, vegetables, and fresh fruits (especially watermelon and oranges). These foods detoxify and help in cleaning up your digestive system.

Avoid eating excessive amounts of sugar. In order to start the digestive system cleansing, try to consume liquefied foods for a day, which will regulate the cleansing process, after which you can start a healthy and nutritious diet to aid the restoration of your skin's health.

Now, once you have cleansed your digestive system, you need to maintain its healthy functioning by means of a healthy and nutritious diet. Maintain a diet, which is rich in fiber and protein. Include food like soy, whole grains, fresh vegetables, fruits, and chicken or fish cooked using less or no oil.

Use healthy oils like canola or olive oil. If possible cut out all the junk food like burgers, French fries, colas, donuts, and other excessively fatty food. Drink lots of water to keep your body and skin hydrated and detoxified.

Physical fitness is one of the major elements, which aids overall health and helps to eliminate most health problems. Try and indulge in some fitness activities like yoga, aerobics, jogging, cycling, or even kick boxing and dancing.

Pick any activity that you like, and make sure you indulge in that physical activity for at least one hour everyday. Exercising not only helps to burn the extra fat in your body, but also allows the body to eliminate toxins via sweat. Exercising helps the skin to breathe and hence is very important for healthy skin.

Taking care of your skin is of utmost importance. So do not expose your skin to harsh chemicals. There exist a lot of skin care products ranging from the soaps, face-washing agents, ointments, and moisturizers that contain substances that can harm your skin. 

Try to avoid using chemicals as well as abrasive face scrubs and exfoliating agents, since these can actually aggravate your skin problems in case you are already suffering from cystic acne.

In place of soap, you can use two parts of chickpea flour mixed with a teaspoonful of turmeric, honey, and buttermilk as a substitute for soap and face cleansers. Avoiding the use of any chemical products for a brief time period, gives your skin enough time to restore its condition and fight the problems naturally.

Do not use cosmetics or any other ointments, creams, and lotions until your normal skin condition is restored.

These suggestions are a step-by-step process to correct all the possible flaws that might exist in your lifestyle, starting from the things you eat, drink, the amount of time you sleep, and the kind of fitness regime you follow. Getting rid of cystic acne is just one of the many benefits that you will achieve with a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.