There are many acne-fighting products on the market, some of which include chemicals that are available only by prescription and carry the possibility of some serious side effects (such as liver dysfunction). Due to this, many people choose not to use such prescription based medication even though it works well for the majority of people who use this treatment.
The important thing to realise is that acne does not begin on the surface of the skin. Acne begins inside the body, and is caused by bacteria. Therefore acne must be treated on the inside to kill the bacteria and on the outside to heal acne that has already erupted.
Acne must be treated orally and topically and one of the natural acne treatments is coconut oil.
With the essential nutrients of coconut oil, daily consumption and application on acne will help to fight the acne-causing bacteria and treat the skin to speed up the healing as well as giving the skin important nutrients to stay healthy. This is all due to the fact that coconut oil contains large amounts of Lauric Acid (which is also found naturally in mothers’ milk), a nutrient that supports the body’s normal functional response to bacteria and viruses.
The most basic cause of acne eruption is the excessive production of sebum in the skin coupled with bacterial action of Propionibacterium acnes. The lauric acid content in the coconut oil in fact supports the antibacterial activity of the cells. Coconut oil also acts as an antiseptic layer and a very effective acne cream.
For the best results, it is important to use high quality coconut oil with a large content of Lauric Acid such as TIANA Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, which is premium quality raw unrefined coconut oil that contains up to 56% Lauric Acid, the largest content available in the UK.
To cure yourself of acne, you need to correct the problems going on inside of your body that are causing the acne. Besides external acne treatment it's even more important to work from the inside out too.
TIANA Organic Virgin Coconut oil should be applied as acne cream and eaten as a food supplement to strengthen the immune system. TIANA Coconut Oil has a very mild and nice taste, so unlike other coconut oil brands, can be eaten naturally by spoon, or used as dairy free alternative to butter. Try a diligent application of our TIANA Organic Virgin Coconut Oil several times a day and at bedtime to see the healing benefits.
When you change your diet, your acne should start getting better within a week or two, with significant improvement the first month. Good clear skin is often a reflection of a good digestive system. Using healthy organic products which are full of essential nutrients, such as our TIANA Organic Coconut Flour and Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, are particularly important to people with acne and dry skin.
Acne can be caused by food allergies
Food Allergies and skin infections
Food allergies such as gluten intolerance, dairy content and lectin can cause acne. In this case, the only treatment you need is to eliminate those certain foods from your diet.
Acne is a hormonal condition that many of us cannot avoid. However, studies have shown that acne may also be caused by certain food products. Acne may be triggered through an allergic response following consumption of foods that are rich in dairy and gluten content.
Gluten is a protein found in barley, rye, oats and wheat. One may wonder how gluten, acne and food allergies could tie up. For one thing, food allergies such as gluten allergies can cause inflammations - not the least of which is the one that causes pain in the stomach area upon consumption.
When allergies strike, inflammations could occur in different parts of the body, as in the case of rashes. In the case of gluten, there is a certain allergic condition in which acne is triggered. One would be able to tell if one is allergic to gluten if one notices that he or she breaks out in pimples soon after eating food containing gluten.
This can be prevented by avoiding foods that have gluten content. If you need to follow gluten free diet than we recommend you use gluten free TIANA Organic Coconut Flour. Using TIANA Organic Coconut Flour you will be able to make tasty, gluten free baked foods.
Dairy and lectin are two other products that may cause an acne outbreak. If you are lactose-intolerant you may expect that the skin on your face could be sensitive to dairy products as well. Lectin is protein that bind to carbohydrates, causing inflammation that becomes manifest in different forms. Lectin is protein, which causing inflammation and can be found in some grains, starches, peppers, legumes (such as beans), and tomatoes.
If it turns out that you are sensitive to products that contain dairy, lectin or gluten, acne is a foreseeable allergic reaction. We recommend our delicious TIANA Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream as a dairy free alternative to milk products, TIANA Coconut Flour and TIANA Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, which are all gluten free, dairy free and lectin free.
Coconut Oil, Eczema and Psoriasis
TIANA Organic Virgin Coconut Oil may help to improve symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.
What is eczema or dermatitis?
Eczema or dermatitis is skin conditions that can affect all age groups. In mild forms the skin is dry, hot and itchy, whilst in more severe forms the skin can become broken, raw and bleeding. Eczema is not contagious and with treatment the inflammation of eczema can be reduced, though the skin will always be sensitive to flare-ups and need extra care.
There is currently no cure for eczema though research continues to shed new light on the condition. A wide range of treatments is available, either over the counter at the pharmacy, or on prescription from a doctor.
However, there are many ways to minimise the discomfort and distress which eczema can bring, the main way of which is an effective skin care routine.
Moisturising and using skin cleansers are one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Our TIANA Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is not only excellent moisturiser for skin but due to high Lauric Acid content may help to reduce itching and irritation and improve the symptoms of eczema.
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis symptoms appear as raised red patches of skin covered with silvery scales. It can occur on any part of the body although elbows, knees and the scalp are usual sites. There is often accompanying irritation. These are areas where two skin surfaces come together as in the natural skin creases and folds.
There are a variety of topical treatments available i.e. creams and ointments that are applied to the skin. When used properly, they can be most effective and have minimal side effects. Whatever treatment you use it is also vitally important to use a moisturiser to make the skin more comfortable. Other treatments are available for more serious cases; they will normally mean a referral to a Dermatologist and involve treatment as an out-patient or in-patient. Many people, however, lose the condition naturally for long periods at a time or even entirely. It is important that you, as a patient should feel in control of your treatment regime and it is helpful therefore to talk it over properly with your GP, Consultant or Specialist Nurse.
Use TIANA Organic Virgin Coconut Oil as skin moisturiser to minimise red patched and irritation on your skin.
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