Essential Natural Acne Remedies
Acne prone skin is usually identified by having dark pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, redness, inflammation and painful irritation. Excessive secretion of sebum can block the hair follicle opening, between the sebaceous gland towards the surface of the skin. Sebum functions to assist hair follicles in the removal of dead cells from the skin
Natural Remedies for Acne Prone Skin
• Garlic is a not so widely known treatment of acne but it has antibiotic properties that assist in controlling the bacteria that contribute to the underlying causes of acne.
• Tomatoes have anti-oxidant effects and are rich in vitamins A & C. Vitamin C can help revitalize unhealthy skin while vitamin A is mainly involved in the formation of a healthy new skin cells.
• In order to avoid acne always try to use medicated, oil-free cosmetics.
• Clean your face gently and do not scrub hard.
• Off-the-shelf scrubs can irritate the skin so use them carefully or avoid them altogether.
• Avoid trying to pop pimples with your fingers as they heal much better and faster without irritating the skin further by doing this.
• Never use non-medicated cleansers and always use medicated cleansers or mild cleansers with either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
• Never use cream-based cleansers if your skin is oily.
• Mix orange peel powder with water and apply it on your face’s affected area. Use warm water to wash the mask from your face after approx. after 20 minutes - you will see the results.
• Because of its anti-bacterial effects Indian neem can also be utilized in treatment of acne.
• Raw papaya juice is another good treatment of acne – apply directly to the skins affected area.
• Cucumber is also very effective in soothing and cleansing acne prone skin.
Repetitive washing of sebum is another treatment of acne. Plenty of effective, non-comedogenic pore cleansers are available in the drugstores these days. The most effective face washes will include 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide or 2% Salicylic Acid. Both are medicated substances most often used in acne treatment.
In more serious cases, a specialized acne treatment product is necessary. Breakouts around the hairline and on the scalp are best treated with a shampoo for oily hair and a deep cleansing conditioner. A clear pore shave cream should be used to help control razor bumps.
