My son has acne and is becoming depressed, is there anything I can suggest to him?

The simplest advice is to wash the face thoroughly under the shower head with bare hands or a spotlessly clean flannel, i.e. do not use soap. Apply Tea-Tree directly onto the spots morning and night and add a couple of drops to the bath.

For a four week period also try encouraging the avoidance of chemical cleansers and soaps on the face, as well as strong chemical styling products on the sections of hair closest to the face.

For the depression element use Geranium (for girls) and Bergamot (for boys) on a lamp ring or left on a tissue near the radiator. If a moisturiser is still used make sure if contains a high level of Evening Primrose.