Combat Acne

In Chinese Medicine acne is referred to as a toxin. With the use of acupuncture and herbal medicine you can keep acne under control.

1. Combat acne internally with zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B, and primrose oil with vitamin E.

2. Use Chinese herbs to cool off the skin. Drink peppermint tea or green tea.

3. Stay away from spicy food, smoking, coffee, preservatives and alcohol.

4. Acupuncture is ideal for treating stress related acne and adult acne (Clear Complexion Acupuncture).


5. Use oil free makeup and gentle moisturizers.

6. Try alpha hydroxy creams (start with a low concentration of alpha hydroxy).

7. Try Skin Food Therapy mask 1-2 times a week.

8. Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily.

9. Apply tea tree oil and/or Pearl powder (ask your herbalist) to blemishes to make them go away.

10. Get plenty of rest.

11. Do not pick your pimples, stay away from your face!