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Acne (acne vulgaris) is a skin condition that affects most people at some point in their lives to some extent. It can develop anywhere on the skin, but occurs most often on the face, back and chest. Although acne regularly affects teenagers, it is not uncommon to experience outbreaks into adulthood. Women suffer acne far more than men, which supports the idea that acne is related to fluctuating hormone levels. There is also a hereditary element to acne, so if your mother and father suffer, then it is likely you will too. Acne is affects around 85% of teenagers and 20% of adults in the UK, and is thought that 3.5 million visits are made to the GP each year in the UK with acne symptoms.

Acne-prone skin as well as Oily skin are often times a result of your immune-system beiing unbalanced. In order to help the immune-system it is wise to look at your nutrition. Besides immune strenghening foods, one can also look at foods that naturally balance your hormones, like Salmon, Kale and Cherries. Additionally, it is always good to look at natural oils in your skincare that are know to help fight the bacteria associated with acne. Ingredients that balance the oily skin, without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Think of Lavender, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus.