NATURAL TREATMENT OF ACNE

Acne blemishes appearance as it gives a look of a blot on the finely contrived sheet. It is a common skin problem that causes spots and pimples on the face, shoulders, neck, back, chest and around armpits. It happens when oil and dead skin cells clog the hair follicles and this results in inflammation. The teenagers are usually prone to this problem because sebaceous glands activate during puberty. However, it is not necessarily attached to teen age or puberty rather problem can occur at any stage in any age group. Around 50 million Americans fall prey to this problem on yearly basis. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts and nodules are different types of acne.

• TREATMENT

The treatment of acne involves multiple of things including precautions, diet, remedies both natural and medicinal and factors that cover physical and psychological aspects and general routine and lifestyle. It also involves thinking pattern as positive thinking produces healthy blood that causes no such problems.

PRECUATIONS

Precaution is better than cure so it is necessary to be cautious when acne begins to occur. The best precaution involves restraint as it should never be touched, twisted, squeezed or oozed out in any way otherwise acne leaves behind scars, spots, bumps and pits.

• DIET

Though many medical men, dermatologists and physicians do not give much weightage to the diet in the cure of acne, it is most important factor that plays a very active role in causing the growth of acne. The proper diet is necessary to prevent and treat the acne. Highly saturated fatty foods, sugary foods and beverages, deep fried foods, most of the bakery items, junk food, chocolate with much of sweet and oily things should be avoided to prevent the growth of acne. Healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits and simple salad should be preferred for the prevention and treatment of acne.

• WATER

Water is the most effective, simplest, easiest and affordable prevention and treatment of the acne. Consuming adequate quantity of water on daily basis keeps all the cells of body hydrated especially the skin cells and thus skin function improves and skin remains soft and smooth. Dry skin triggers oil production in excess and becomes a major source of acne appearance. Apart from consuming adequate quantity of water, it is necessary to wash the face and hands four to five times a day as this routine helps in curing acne and even scars, spots and blemishes which may occur due to the acne are evened out with the use of water inwardly and outwardly.

TEA TREE OIL

It is extracted from the Australian tea tree as the Aboriginals have been using this oil for skin diseases for centuries. This natural oil can be used for the acne treatment because it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Application

It should be used by taking its one drop and diluting with a drop of jojoba oil or mixing with water and then the mixture should be dabbed with cotton swab on acne.

Precaution

It should be used sparingly as its small amount once or twice a day is enough. It is safe but may cause allergic reaction or make the skin dry,

GREEN TEA

Green tea if used inwardly and outwardly offers wonderful solution to the acne problem. Many skin care products contain green tea extracts because it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Green tea extract helps improve lesions, redness and irritated skin that acne causes.

Application

Green tea extract should be dabbed on the affected area with finger tips and orally, a cup of green tea should be taken once or twice a day especially before going to bed.

Precaution

Green tea is safe by all means having no side effects however, excess of everything is bad.

• ALOE VERA

Aloe vera is an excellent natural remedy for all the skin issues as it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in reducing appearance of acne and its breakout. It also has salicylic acid and sulfur which are extensively used for acne treatment. Natural enzymes in it works as gentle exfoliation that is excellent for removing dead skin cells and unclog pores and these factors help in preventing appearance of whiteheads and blackhead which are precursors of severe acne issue.

Application

Aloe vera gel taken directly from the plant should be applied gently on affected areas with finger tips.

Precaution

Aleo vera has no side effects and has been in human use for centuries.

• HONEY

Honey is one of the best substances that nature has produced for the human benefit. Its top application and its consumption have excellent effects on human health. It has been in human use for centuries as man has been using it for skin care and as beauty product apart from its other uses. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties and therefore, has ideal substance for the treatment of red and inflamed pimples, blackheads and other types of acne by treating the clogged pores.

Application

Pure honey can be applied directly on the affected area with finger tips and should be massaged gently to integrate it with the skin. Honey mask can also used for the acne treatment.

Precaution

Honey has no adverse aspects and also has no side effects.

BOTTOMLINE

Everyone wants to have a perfect look and beautiful appearance with unblemished skin but skin issues such as acne is the biggest impediment in achieving this objective. It is a common problem but has easy solution if taken prudently and naturally. Acne issue has some psychological issues as well because it causes loss of confidence and the victim feels shy in facing the people. However, it should be taken as a part of life and a natural problem. It is a decided factor that perfection never comes to man as this quality solely rests with divine. Therefore, it should be learnt to live with issues and these are the problems which give value to peacefulness and without issues, life would become dull, drab and effortless. 

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