The Healing of Acne

Homeopathic acne treatment is not an option that one would first consider to cure acne.  Especially when we consider the amount of acne products on the market, a solution for acne should be simple. Yet, when applied properly homeopathic acne treatment can be the most effective.  In order to understand why a natural treatment for acne would work, it is important to understand the causes for acne.

Acne is really our body telling us there is a problem.

One main problem is a hormonal imbalance that needs to be taken care of.  If the imbalance is not addressed there may be other consequences later.  The glands produce hormones for a specific job within our bodies.  If there is an excess in the production of hormones, the excess is cleared by the liver.

Another reason for the excess hormones can be the result of a function in your body that is no longer required.  An example of this would be a woman who is going through menopause and the need for estrogen decreases.  Or a person is experiencing bone loss with osteoporosis.  Both of these situations lead to excess hormones being produced.

When your body is dealing with additional stress and strain the liver is no longer able to handle the excess hormones.  The longer the hormones stay within your body the more toxic your body will become. Since one of the main goals of the human body is to protect its self, your body will find any way possible to remove the toxin.  The most used method to remove the toxin is through the skin.

Sebum: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Sebum is the oily substance that secretes from our skin. The main purpose of sebum is to protect our hair and skin from drying out. These glands normally go in to overdrive during the time of puberty and can cause oily skin, odors and acne.   With the excess oil, our pores become blocked with nowhere to go.

In order to successfully treat acne with homeopathic cures, first the blockage must be removed from your pores and second the bacteria must be killed.

Two Homeopathic Remedies

Sulfur is one of the oldest forms of acne treatment.  When applied to the skin, sulfur will help the skin dry and peel, which will help remove the oiliness and blockage from your skin.

Another option for existing outbreaks has been antimonium crudum. This is usually for those who possess really red, inflamed outbreaks upon their face, neck, as well as shoulders. This acne remedy is also sold in the form of cream, and is applied way sulfur is applied.