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Home Remedies For Acne by Whizzcute(m): 7:11pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
[Article source→ http://www.goziehealth.com/2015/08/home-remedies-for-acne.html?m=1] Acne is one hell of a skin ailment, it really frustrates the sufferer and always make you feel uncomfortable.It feels so disgusting and irritating when you touch your face or part of your body and notice the bumps and spots all over it or look at the mirror just to see the reddish spots, blackheads and whiteheads which congregates all over your poor face.I was really a victim of all these unpleasant experiences and surely, it made me feel so bad and frustrated and i'm sure you also feel the same. There are a lot of creams,lotions and all sorts of products everywhere that may be claimed to be the remedy for acne, but you will get to notice that most of them never work or most of them will work for others but won't work for you. A lot of people today has rubbed all kinds of cream or do a lot of dangerous medications to get rid of acne, these creams and medications may come back and haunt your face, So it is very much advisable to treat acne naturally beacuse it's 100% safe and will never leave any adverse effect. I'm here to give you a very much educative insight and overview you on all you need to know about acne and then finally give you the numerous home or natural remedies you will use and get rid of that acne as fast as you never imagined. So let me go into details... . Acne according to Wiktionary is a skin condition which is normally found in adolescents, commonly identified by oily skin, blackheads, whiteheads, reddish-pimples and it's caused by the inflammation of the sebaceous glands through a bacterial infection. Wikipedia also went further to reveal that genetics is the main cause of acne in about 80% of it's cases and cigarette smoking can lead to the development and worsening of acne. Causes of Acne That acne that has been tormenting you can be caused by either each of the following: i) Inflammation Of The Sebaceous glands According to Mayoclinic, the hair follicles are conected to the sebaceous glands, these glands releases an oily or greasy substance named sebum, which is basically for the lubrication of the skin and hair. When the sebaceous glands secretes an excess ammount of sebum, this sebum will mix with the body's dead skin cells and congregate on the hair follices.They form a sort of soft plug which creates an environment where where bacteria can enter and when the soft plug gets infected with bacteria, the outcome is inflammation. When inflammation takes place, blackheads, whiteheads, reddish-pimples etc will start appearing at the areas of this inflammation. ii) Sugar And Milk Consumption When there's excess of sugar and milk in the body, the skin being one of the excretory organs will tend to release some of them but because of it's natural hardness to digest, they come out in the form of blemishes, reddish-spots and other forms. When acne appears on your skin, it can signify that the sugar and milk in your system may be in excess. iii) Hormonal Fluctuations A lot of women experiences certain hormonal fluctuations in the body when they are in the mid or monthly cycles or maybe during ovulation and these fluctuation brings about acne.This acne will also disappear after this period because the changes that occurs during this period is completely normal. iv) Changing Skin products When you change your skin products from the normal ones you were using to new ones can give rise to acne simply because the the new skin products you changed to might give your skin more exfoliation than it usually gets. This unusual exfoliation may be caused by the contents with which the new product was made with or maybe your skin isn't compatible with it. v) Medications There's no doubt that drugs can affect the body system negatively especially when the medications weren't taken properly. Some of these negative effects can lead to over-secretion of certain hormones which will go further to wear out some connective tissues of the body resulting to many to many abnormalities and as well as acne. Other causes of acne may include: - Changes in weather - Menopause - Frequent contact of bacterial carriers with the skin etc. Signs and Symptoms Of acne Some people may find it difficult to differentiate between acne or other skin infections, below-listed are some of the signs and symptoms to identify acne. - Pimples - Whiteheads - Blackheads - Cysts - Lumps and Bumps - Reddish spots - Dark spots - Scars - Blisters etc. Foods that Can Trigger Acne Growth There are a lot of foods out there which can increase the risk of a person to acquire and increase the further spreading of acne.These foods include: - Vegetable oils : This type of oils should be avoided, they contain trans fats which can cause acne. - Milk: Milk is made up of certain hormones, acne can be caused when these hormones are being over-secreted. - Diet Soda: Diet soda contains aspartame which causes acne. Diet soda can be found in drinks like Coke. - Sugar: High intake of sugar leads to acne, so if you want to stay free from acne then avoid sugars. Other foods that triggers acne growth include: - Spicy and processed foods - Caffeine - Candy and chocolates - Salt - Nuts etc. Ways To Prevent Acne There are various ways to prevent acne , they are: i) Always keep your face clean. ii) Always make sure your face is smooth and dry not oily. iii) Keep your hands away from your face. iv) Use oil-free skin products. v) Eat healthy foods vi) Eat all the foods that have been proven to cause acne in small quantities vii)Always take your bath after sweating. etc. |
Re: Home Remedies For Acne by Whizzcute(m): 7:17pm On Aug 13, 2015 |
Home Or Natural Remedies For Acne i) LEMON JUICE : Lemon juice is made up of anti- bacterial and astringent properties which makes is a great natural remedy for acne. Lemon juice having astringent properties which has the ability to contract the body tissues and hence dries up the blemish. It's also natural lightener which will make it to get rid of the reddish or dark spots and retain your fresh body. Method - Squeeze out some fresh lemon juice into a clean glass cup or bowl. - Soak a clean cotton into and then apply it on your skin or face, especially the affected parts. - Leave it for about 20-30 minutes and then wash off your face with water. ii) BAKING SODA: Baking soda is one the best natural remedies to get rid of acne,it's made up of anti-inflammatory properties which helps it to exfoliates the skin, reduce it's inflammation and hence clears up acne on the skin. Method - Mix warm water and baking soda to make a paste. - Rub the paste all over your face - Leave it for about 30-60 minutes and then wash of your face with water iii)APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: This substance is made up of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which makes a good option to get rid of acne.Apple cider vinegar clears up acne on the skin and still goes further to kill the bacteria that caused it. It also helps to balance the pH level of the skin which makes it very hard to bypass it. Method - Mix water with 2-3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar - Soak a cotton or soft cloth in the mixture and then apply it on your face and wash off after about 10-15 minutes - Repeat this procedures 2-3 times daily for a faster relief. iv) ALOE VERA GEL: Aloe vera gel is made up of anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory which reduces skin inflammation and irritation and then clear off acne. Method[i] - Simply rub the gel on the affected areas of the skin and still wash off with water after sometime. v) GARLIC: Garlic is a very effective remedy for acne, it contains anti-bacterial properties which makes it suitable to get rid of acne. [i]Method - Extract the juice of the garlic and then rub your face with it. vi) TEA TREE OIL: Tea tree oil can also serve as great option while trying to get rid of acne naturally, this is oil has the ability to clear dead skin cells and replaces it with new ones and thus wipe off from the skin. Method - Mix tea tree oil with some water and then wash your face with it making sure it doesn't enter your eye vii) HONEY AND SUGAR: This mixture is been considered as one of the best and effective home remedies for acne. Honey is made up anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties which makes it clear off any acne on the skin. It has also been discovered that applying this mixture keeps the skin glowing. Method - Mix 3-5 teaspoons of honey and some powdered sugar. - Apply this like a mask on your wash it off after 30minutes. [i]Other home remedies include:[i/i] - Consumption of vitamin A,C and zinc supplements. - Consumption of balanced diet. - Applying toothpaste on the face - Pressing ice cubes on the face. - Apply eggwhites on the face. Written By Whizzcute cc: lalasticala http://www.goziehealth.com/2015/08/home-remedies-for-acne.html?m=1 |
Re: Home Remedies For Acne by Nobody: 1:19pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
Great Post. Aloe Vera Works For me tho. Buh toothpaste?? Seriously? ![]() ![]() |
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