Clogged pores can lead to bacteria and yeast overgrowth on the skin, causing acne. Inflammation, hormone fluctuations, and increased cortisol can also exacerbate acne. Getting regular acne facials customized to your skin will help start the healing process. Along with healthy changes to your diet, what you put into your body will reflect through your skin. Here at The Brow Spa, Angela will give you all the tips and at home care that you need to see results. Here are a few tips to get you started. Book your facial and receive a complete list of food suggestions and advice for at home care. Angela includes this with all her acne facials. Acne can affect all ages from teens to adults and Angela has a natural approach to healing the skin and getting the acne under control.
Top foods to include in your diet:
• Probiotic rich foods like kefir and cultured vegetables
• Zinc rich foods like pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds
• Vitamin A rich foods like spinach and carrots
Top Foods to Avoid
• Sugar and carbohydrate rich foods
• Gluten and wheat containing foods
• Fried food and hydrogenated oils
• Wine and beer yeast prone food and drinks
Here are Top Five Natural Remedies
1. Probiotics. (10,000IU to 50,000IU daily). Typically two to three capsules, two times daily. Probiotics boost immunity and kill off yeast and bad bacteria.
2. Zinc (25-30mg twice daily). Zinc promotes immune function.
3. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (1000mg of fish oil / cod liver oil daily or 3000mg of flax or chia seed oil). Helps reduce inflammation and support hormone balance.
4. Tea Tree Oil. Apply tea tree oil to blemishes
5. Vitex. (160mg of Vitex/chasteberry) to balance hormones that can reduce acne formation. Also, you may consider GLA found in evening primrose and borage oil for hormone balance.
Book your appointment by calling 661-295-2056. The Brow Spa is located at 27720 Ave Scott, Suite 130 in Valencia. You can also learn more online: www.thebrowspa.net.