Our skin is the reflection of our overall health.Acne, blackheads etc indicates the disturbance in good health.Acne problem is a very common problem these days. From teenager to adult most of them are suffering from acne.
Acne can be painful and irritable. If they are left untreated, acne can also lead to scars on face,back and arms and can also lead to long term hyper-pigmentation.
What is Acne?
Acne is a inflammatory skin condition that causes pimples on face, shoulders, back , neck and upper arms. Treatment of acne depends on how severe and persistent it is.
Most of the time it can be treated through natural remedies but if the condition is too severe, you need to visit a Dermatologist.
Causes of Acne
There can be many reasons for acne.Here i am explaining some of them.
Hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin:
Our face, back chest,shoulders have most of the oil glands and the hair follicles are connected to the oil glands. This follicle wall can cause blackhead or white head.
If this follicle wall gets bulge, it can cause a whitehead. If the pore is left open it can cause the darkening of surface causing blackhead. This blackhead is actually filled with bacteria and oil. This turns black when exposed to air.
Hormones
During puberty in boys and girls there is a hormone known as Androgens increases which causes sebaceous gland to enlarge and make them produce more sebum. This is the major reason of acne in teenagers.
Diet
We know that what we eat affects our skin directly and it can be a cause of pimple also.
There was a research based on the study of 115 people in Eastern Paraguay and 1200 individuals in Papua New Guinea. The individuals lived on a diet of self raised lean meats and fresh plant foods and as a result of which not even a single person had acne on their skin.Based on this evidence, researchers concluded that the diet which contains mostly starches and sugars and fried foods are the main reason for acne.
There is also a study which has showed the results that acne is also related to dairy products.In 2005, an article in the journal of the American Academy of Dermatology proved this relation. It was seen that much of the milk consumed is produced by pregnant cows who pump out progesterone,IGF-1 which is then passed to milk. this hormone can trigger the oil glands to produce more oil.
Make-up
When we apply foundations or concealer make up on our skin, it fills our pores and prevents our skin from breathing. this can worsen the acne.I don't understand why we are obsessed with make up. Just to look good? is that only face that we need to show the world? what about our work, our health? think about it !!
Stress
When stress level is increased, adrenal glands increase the production of the male Hormone Androgen, which signals sebaceous oil glands to secrete more sebum.As this excess oil builds up, acne is more likely to develop.
Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills can also affects the hormone level in women. According to Huffington Post , birth control pills that are androgen based are the reason for the acne
Home remedies for Acne
Conventional treatment of acne is quite expensive and can cause side effects too like itchiness and dryness. these treatments make our skin to depend on products only like if we stop using these products there are most chances that acne can appear again.
Acne can be cured at home. I have used these products myself and they are organic products so they do not have any side effects.Before sharing those steps i would suggest you to change your day routine.
There can be many reasons for acne.Here i am explaining some of them.
Hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin:
Our face, back chest,shoulders have most of the oil glands and the hair follicles are connected to the oil glands. This follicle wall can cause blackhead or white head.
If this follicle wall gets bulge, it can cause a whitehead. If the pore is left open it can cause the darkening of surface causing blackhead. This blackhead is actually filled with bacteria and oil. This turns black when exposed to air.
Hormones
During puberty in boys and girls there is a hormone known as Androgens increases which causes sebaceous gland to enlarge and make them produce more sebum. This is the major reason of acne in teenagers.
Diet
We know that what we eat affects our skin directly and it can be a cause of pimple also.
There was a research based on the study of 115 people in Eastern Paraguay and 1200 individuals in Papua New Guinea. The individuals lived on a diet of self raised lean meats and fresh plant foods and as a result of which not even a single person had acne on their skin.Based on this evidence, researchers concluded that the diet which contains mostly starches and sugars and fried foods are the main reason for acne.
There is also a study which has showed the results that acne is also related to dairy products.In 2005, an article in the journal of the American Academy of Dermatology proved this relation. It was seen that much of the milk consumed is produced by pregnant cows who pump out progesterone,IGF-1 which is then passed to milk. this hormone can trigger the oil glands to produce more oil.
Make-up
When we apply foundations or concealer make up on our skin, it fills our pores and prevents our skin from breathing. this can worsen the acne.I don't understand why we are obsessed with make up. Just to look good? is that only face that we need to show the world? what about our work, our health? think about it !!
Stress
When stress level is increased, adrenal glands increase the production of the male Hormone Androgen, which signals sebaceous oil glands to secrete more sebum.As this excess oil builds up, acne is more likely to develop.
Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills can also affects the hormone level in women. According to Huffington Post , birth control pills that are androgen based are the reason for the acne
Home remedies for Acne
Conventional treatment of acne is quite expensive and can cause side effects too like itchiness and dryness. these treatments make our skin to depend on products only like if we stop using these products there are most chances that acne can appear again.
Acne can be cured at home. I have used these products myself and they are organic products so they do not have any side effects.Before sharing those steps i would suggest you to change your day routine.
All these things take time to show difference. They will not change your face with in a day you just need to have little patience.
1.GET UP LITTLE EARLY AND WORKOUT IN FRESH AIR.
Your lungs try to take in as much oxygen as possible when you run or exercise in fresh air. The heart then pumps out blood throughout your body including skin which gives a radiant look right after your workout.This keeps your skin fresh and smooth. 5–6 days workout in a week is enough. :)
2. EAT HEALTHY
Now this is the main part. I am not saying to change your diet plan or do not eat food. Eat every kind of healthy food.
Now this is the main part. I am not saying to change your diet plan or do not eat food. Eat every kind of healthy food.
1 thing you need to change in your food is to use less oil.
Include these things in your diet and you will be able to see changes in your skin and hair within one month. and this is compulsory. you can’t skip that
- JUICES: any fruit juice, beetroot juice, carrot juice,bitter gourd(karela), Azadirachta indica (neem) juice. these juices purifies blood.
- FRUITS: try to eat every seasonal fruit. but do eat apple everyday
- VEGETABLES: try to include green vegetables in your food
- DRY FRUITS: almonds,apricot,cashew nut, dates, dried dates, flax seeds, peanuts,walnuts,watermelon seeds. but eat very little quantity eg 2–3 pieces per day
- SALADS: add salads with your lunch and breakfast.
3. DRINK 5–6 LITERS OF WATER PER DAY
Water should be your best friend. Do 1 thing always keep 1 liter of bottle with you. and refill that bottle 5–6 times. Drinking water will flush all the toxins from your body and this will keep your skin clear.
4. DRINK WARM LEMON WATER EVERY MORNING
Take 1 glass of warm water add 2 tea spoon of lemon juice in it. Drink this every morning empty stomach. Lemon cleanses your digestive system and boosts immune system.There are numerous benefits of this solution .
5. HOME MADE FACE WASH
First you need to know what kind of skin type you have. oily,dry or combination
First you need to know what kind of skin type you have. oily,dry or combination
- FACE WASH FOR OILY SKIN:
INGREDIENTS:
- gram flour or besan
- lemon drops
- fuller’s earth or multani mitti
- neem leaves
Procedure: add 1 table spoon gram flour, 1 tablespoon of fuller’s earth, half of lemon drops, and grinded neem leaves in it . and add water or rose water to make a paste. Use this mixture as a face wash every morning and night .
- FACE WASH FOR DRY SKIN:
INGREDIENTS:
- vitamin E capsules
- honey
- aloe vera gel
Procedure: add half tea spoon of aloe vera gel, few drops of honey and few drops of vitamin E oil which is in capsules. vitamin E capsules are available easily in any medical store near you and its price is also very low around 22 rs for 10 capsules. You can use 1 capsule at 1 time. Mix all ingredients and apply on your face as face wash every morning and night before going to bed.
Combination skin people can use himalaya neem face wash . It is very good for that skin type.
6. HOME MADE FACE PACKS
- ORANGE PEEL FACE PACK(FOR COMBINATION AND OILY SKIN)
INGREDIENTS
ORGANIC ORANGE PEEL POWDER.
I personally use this one.This is 100% natural.
Procedure: add 1 table spoon of this powder and add rose water or gulab jal in it to make a paste and apply it on face . Leave it on face for 30 min and wash with normal water. Use this face pack four times a week.This will remove dark spots from your face and will also lighten your skin tone
curd face pack(for dry and combination skin):
Just apply simple curd on your face every day for about 20 minutes and this will work miraculously. After removing this face pack do not wash your face with face wash. You can wash with face wash after one hour
herbal lemon face pack: (oily and combination skin )
i personally use this one.this is also 100% natural.
Add 1 tablespoon of this powder in a bowl and mix with gulab jal or rose water. make a paste and apply this on your face for 30 minutes.
You can use this 3 times a week. this will lighten your skin tone remove dark spots and will prevent pimple growth.
7. APPLY ALOE VERA GEL EVERY NIGHT BEFORE GOING TO BED
After water, aloe vera gel should be your best friend. It doesn’t matter whether u have oily or dry skin you can apply this gel.
i use this patanjali’s aloe vera gel. you can use this as a moisturizer . apply this on your face before going to bed. aloe vera gel prevents acne and makes your skin smooth. :)
i have followed all these steps and now my face is healing slowly.
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