Do blood purifiers help clear and prevent acne? (Query)

Dr Shefali shares her tips for acne-free skin.

By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | | Updated: November 25, 2015 5:35 pm

I have acne prone skin and I have tried different over the counter lotions and creams to get rid of them. My acne keeps coming back. Will blood purifiers helps solve my acne problem?

A constant attack of pimples and acne cannot be solely due to external impurities. Internal causes like excessive heat in the body, nutrient deficiencies, dehydration and impurities in the blood are also some of the reasons. If you keep getting acne repeatedly even when you follow a proper cleansing routine, internal causes of acne need to be addressed.

Blood purifiers help prevent or help clear acne, says expert dermatologist, Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurkar. According to her, when there is an excess accumulation of toxins and impurities circulating in our body, the kidney, liver and lymphatic system is unable to flush the toxins. resulting in various health issues. Acne is one such common skin problem that is the result of these toxins and impurities. Over the counter or natural blood purifiers eliminate the toxins and thus make skin healthy. You can also try this expert recommended diet plan to fight acne.

Dr Shefali suggests the following remedies to help purify your blood system:

1. Drink lots of water, this helps to flush out the toxins from our body.
2. You must drink a glass of water early in the morning on an empty stomach if possible. Add lime juice to it as it helps get rid of toxins. Eating tulsi leaves is also beneficial.
3. Garlic is a natural blood cleanser. Take two-three garlic cloves, make a paste and have it with water once a day. You can add garlic to your curries, parathas and soups too. Here are some more beauty benefits of garlic.
4. Amla has blood cleansing and detoxifying properties too.
5. Bitter gourd has blood purifying properties. Drink vegetable juices with a little bitter gourd added to it. Also read about 8 reasons why drinking bitter gourd or karela juice is beneficial for you.
6. Drink a cup of chamomile tea before going to bed.

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Published : November 23, 2015 3:42 pm | Updated:November 25, 2015 5:35 pm

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