Fifteen years of treating acne with almost every topical and oral solution available, and using different treatments without success, forced me to look for a direct cause of acne.
My facts and conclusions:
1. Hormones are chemicals that regulate ALL the functions of the human body (they tell the organs and cells what to do)
2. In the human body there are several hormones, but for acne we are interested in testosterone (androgen)
3. The most active androgens are testosterone, precisely 5-testosterone (DHT) and they control the production of SEBO. Too much sebum leads to acne formation. Why don’t we have acne before puberty? Simply because testosterone formation begins at puberty.
4. Other hormones can also aggravate acne, but they are not a direct cause. Example: Stressful situations, when our body produces hormones called glucocorticoids.
5. The DIRECT cause of Acne is not: food, stress, poor hygiene, vitamins and bacteria on our skin. Bacteria are just the latest player in our story. Even hormones are not a direct cause.
The direct cause of acne is the HORMONE IMBALANCE in the first place and the toxins in our body in the second place.
This is my list of the main causes of acne:
Complex mix of causes of prostaglandin deficiency > prostaglandin deficiency > Hormonal imbalance > The liver can’t remove all these hormones and send them to the skin > Acne
As you can see, liver health is very important.
What the heck is prostaglandin, you ask? The messengers or communicators between cells and hormones are called prostaglandins and without them there will be no communication between cells and hormones. When there is no communication, the hormones will be unbalanced. Prostaglandins are biochemical substances that communicate with hormones and cells and cause cells to go into action.
Prostaglandins work within cells and help regulate cell and organ function through cell and hormone communication. Prostaglandins make sure that your androgen hormones are in balance as they regulate your hormones so that the sebaceous glands in your skin produce just the right amount of sebum and thus prevent excessive sebum production that leads to acne.
6. Why is there not enough amount of prostaglandins in our body? Because we don’t have enough GLA-gamma-linnolenic acid, which is the main precursor of prostaglandins. GLA is a special fatty acid from which the body can produce prostaglandins. GLA is made from LA-linolenic acid, which we take in through various foods. The main problem is our body’s inability to convert LA into GLA, due to stress. Bad habits, food, alcohol, lack of vitamins etc. (if we don’t have enough GLA, our body can’t produce prostaglandins, which regulate hormones).
7. What happens when we run out of prostaglandins? Hormone imbalance! If there is an overload of hormones in your body, the liver may have trouble removing them. The liver sends unbalanced hormones to our skin in the form of ACNE! Therefore, Strong Liver is a must for all acne sufferers!
8. So what is the ultimate acne solution?
The answer is the restoration of hormonal balance and the strengthening of the liver. This cannot be done with topical and oral medications. It can be made with HERBS and their extracts in the form of tablets. GLA is the main ingredient of Omega 6 fatty acid. It is best absorbed together with other fatty acids EPA and DHA.
Source Naturals ArcticPure EFA Fish Oil contains: EPA, DHA, and GLA Essential Fatty Acids
Evening primrose oil is an oil rich in essential fatty acids, polyunsaturated fats as essential as vitamins and minerals for maintaining good health. The oil contains 74 percent linolenic acid (LA) and 8-10 percent gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Although other oils, such as borage oil and black currant oil, contain higher amounts of GLA, evening primrose oil is by far the most popular and familiar source of this fatty acid.
Some herbs strengthen the liver. Milk thistle is the best known.
