Causes of acne
Acne is a skin disorder that usually occurs on the face, neck or chest area. There are many things that can cause the acne, hormone imbalances, contact with oily substances, medication, steroids, among other things.
However, in most cases, acne is caused by the skin coming in contact with oily substances and the secretion of androgens, which are sex hormones. This usually occurs during puberty.
These hormones stimulate the output of oil from the skin’s glands, which then clog up the pores of the skin.
Bacteria then infect these pores and inflammation occurs. Usually the pimples that are created will be filled with pus as well as being red and inflamed.
There are many treatments available on the market for getting rid of acne, but it is probably best to try to cure the problem naturally first, with home remedies and herbal remedies that are widely available. Remedies
A person can create a face wash that is not oily by combining tea tree oil and Echinacea, which will help to reduce breakouts.
It is important to try to avoid lotions or cleaners that are oily or cosmetic products that contain chemicals, because these can cause even further damage, especially to people with very sensitive skin.
When a person has dry skin, they must pay particular attention to acne, because they must be washing their face regularly, but also make sure that they are using products that do not dry their skin even further.
Herbs that can help get rid of acne are plentiful. For example, chamomile, bergamot, dandelion root, lavender, juniper and burdock root are all effective for reducing the toxicity of the face and improve the look of the skin generally.
Another great astringent that can be used is witch hazel.
Here are some good herbal remedies that can be used to battle acne.
Combine ground ginger with milk and then put it on the skin.
A person can also make a paste out of honey and cinnamon, put it on the skin overnight and then wash it off with warm water in the morning.
Lemon juice can also be mixed with cinnamon and applied to the problematic parts of the skin.
Another great home remedy is to rub fresh garlic on the acne frequently. Juice from a raw papaya will also help in curing acne problems.
A paste can also be made from salt and vinegar, which should be applied to the face and then washed off after about a half hour.
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