Ask any adult which time of life they would most like to revisit and they’ll be unlikely to say their teens. It’s such a time of flux, and each change can bring its stresses as well as its opportunities.
Homeopathy can be of enormous help in smoothing these transitions on a physical and emotional level.
This week, we’ll look at acne, which is one part of my teen years that I would never want to relive. Addressing acne fully does require professional homeopathic care, but there’s lots you can do from home too and below is one great natural tip.
Orthodox topical treatments often use OXY10, which reduces the amount of sebum produced but then dries the skin to extent that the body will ramp up its oil production to ease the dryness. It’s a vicious and harmful cycle. Orthodox topical treatments also include parabens, which are hormone disruptors – the very last thing you need in your teens.
Alternatively, witch hazel is an inexpensive, widely obtainable and entirely natural topical treatment that cleanses, reduces inflammation, reduces bacterial growth on the skin and is also a natural astringent. To a bottle of witch hazel, you could go all out and add a few drops of the magnificent Calendula (Marigold), which promotes healing and reduces scarring.
Working naturally will help clear and rebalance the skin, it also gives the teen in your life a few less toxins to have to process.