Everybody, men and women included, have had a brush with that dreadful condition called Acne, at least once in their youth. We always wondered why it was happening to us and why we could not have that blemish free, flawless complexion when it was most needed. The treatment of Acne lies in understanding its root cause and making remedial changes.

Acne is not just a superficial infection and its roots lie deep in the sebaceous glands which are present in our skin and are responsible for keeping our skin soft and supple. The hormonal changes with in the body result in clogging of skin pores giving rise to painful pus filled cysts or nodules known as pimples. They may occur on any part of the upper body and is not age specific.

Causes



Contrary to common belief, the outbreak of pimples is not related to a person's eating habits. Some food ingredients may increase the secretion of sebum from the body thereby aggravating the already present skin disorder.

A ruptured hair follicle under the surface of the skin results in the formation of a plug which gets clogged with oil and cell debris present in the skin. The bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes acts on this debris to produce substances causing redness and irritation resulting in the outbreak of the infection.

Certain hormones like Androgens and Estrogens are also responsible for the augment of this disorder. These hormones enlarge the sebaceous glands and increase sebum production. Hence any change in the level of these hormones results in aggravating the disorder.

Home Remedies



Now you can treat Acne at home with a little help from the ingredients available in your kitchen and fridge.

1. Usage of Aloe Vera soaps & gels soothes and heals the damaged skin.
2. Applying a thick paste of natural yogurt and fine oatmeal also works wonder in treating pimples.
3. Mix equal quantities of lemon juice, rose water and natural honey. Apply this mixture on the affected area and leave it overnight. Wash face with normal water in the morning. Rose water will soothe the skin, lemon juice will cure infection and honey will cleanse the skin for a blemish free glow.
4. Take one teaspoon of natural coconut oil and mix with 8-10 drops of normal water. Apply and leave overnight and wash the face with normal water in the morning. This is one of the best home remedies for lightening the scars.
5. Apply a thick paste of sandalwood and rose water on the affected area for 30 min and then rinse off with cold water.
6. Ground dry orange peel and mix with plain water. Apply on face and wash after 15 min.
7. Soak Neem leaves overnight in water and make a paste in the morning. Apply this paste on the affected area and rinse after 15 min.
8. Take a teaspoon of lavender oil and apply directly on the face for a soothing and antiseptic effect.
9. Avoid facials, bleach and the use of cosmetics as far as possible.

If your infection is recurring and shows no signs of improving with any of the home remedies, you should consult a dermatologist and seek medical help for the treatment. The antibiotic treatment will help in reducing the inflammation and killing the bacteria. One of the most effective and advanced method used extensively nowadays is the Laser treatment.

Always remember that any treatment for acne will work only if it is suitable for your skin type. So, become "Skin aware" and remain "Skin healthy".

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