Acne is a common skin condition caused by hormones acting on oil glands and hair follicles, resulting in red pimples most often on the face but sometimes elsewhere. It is the most common skin disease, usually occurring in teenagers due to hormonal changes, but can also affect adults. Acne has genetic and environmental causes like stress, diet, cosmetics, and can be prevented or treated with home remedies applying mixtures of lemon, honey, turmeric or other natural ingredients.
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Home remedy for acne
4. A skin disorder, acne is caused by the action of hormones on oil
glands and hair follicles. It is not a disease or an ailment, rather
a skin condition in which red pimples are seen on the affected
areas. Most commonly found on the face, acne may also occur
in the other regions of the body, such as neck, chest, back,
shoulders and even the upper arms. It is the most common and
chronic skin disease, usually seen in teenagers. However, adults
are not totally spared from the disorder. Acne may be
hereditary or can result from high stress levels, hormonal
changes, menstrual periods or secretion of excessive oil in the
skin. However, it can be prevented by resorting to certain home
remedies. Know more about the natural ways to cure acne
problem.
5. Vitamin deficiency
Over-activity of sebaceous glands
Follicle fallout
Bacterial infection
Inflammation
Heredity factors
Foods like pizza, chocolate, and fried items
Taking too much stress
Cosmetics that are pore-clogging
Pressure from helmets, chinstraps, collars,
suspenders, etc
Drugs misuse
Exposure to industrial products, like cutting oils
Environmental irritants, such as polluted air and
high humidity
Squeezing or picking at blemishes
Hard scrubbing of the skin.
Change of hormonal levels in women, mainly
around menses
6. Greasy skin
Blackheads (open comedones)
Whiteheads (closed comedones)
Red or yellow spots (pustules)
Deep, inflamed lesions
Scars
Pimples on the face and upper torso
Pustules
Cysts
Papules
Nodules
7. Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water. Apply this mixture on the affected
areas with cotton and leave it for an hour. Continue doing this for about 15 to 20 days to
have the desired results.
Avocado paste, made with the help of water, consists of a natural remedy for getting rid
of acne. Use it like a face wash, making sure to gently rub it on your face for 5 minutes.
Then, wash it off with water.
Another option you can go for is a bath with blanch of nettle and rosemary. This will help
reduce your acne.
Mix 1 tsp of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and squeeze 1/2 lemon into it. Drink this
every morning, on an empty stomach.
Combine a tablespoon of dried or fresh yeast with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Apply
this combination on your face and keep it on till it dries off. Now, wash it with warm
water.
For getting rid of acne, mix 2-3 tsp tea with some basil. Cook this mixture in boiling
water for about 10 to 20 minutes. Then, cool it down and apply on the affected areas
with a cotton ball.
Honey and cinnamon powder are also beneficial for treating acne. Make a paste of the
two and apply on the infected area before going to sleep. Wash your face next morning.
8. Another option is to blend one tablespoon of groundnut oil with
one tablespoon of lime juice. Apply on the affected areas for 15
minutes ans wash off.
For removing acne, scrub your face with a mixture containing 2
tablespoon white sugar and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Make
sure to wet them before rubbing.
Apply a paste of ripe tomatoes on pimples. Keep it for an hour
. before you wash. It will prove beneficial in getting rid of acne.
Mix turmeric powder with mint juice and form a paste. Apply
this on the acne-infected area and keep on for 30 minutes. After
that, wash it with lukewarm water.
Make a paste of roasted & powdered pomegranate skin, with
fresh lime juice. Apply this mixture on the affected area.
Application of a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves in water would
prove effective in getting rid of acne. Sleep with the mixture on
your face and wash it next morning with warm water.