Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands. These glands are responsible for excessive sebum secretion, which becomes trapped on the skin, irritating the skin, leading to pimple formations. Acne affects several parts of the body such as the face, back, neck, and chest. But it is commonly seen on the face because this is the most visible area of the body.
The excessive secretion of sebum is caused primarily by androgen hormones. These hormones are triggered by age, nutritional deficiencies, stress, allergens, and environmental toxins. Androgen hormones usually increase during adolescence and that is why acne is common at this age. But acne may also appear in adults due to some hormonal disturbances.
There are many treatments for acne, but the problem is that there is no ultimate treatment which can heal, eliminate, and prevent acne formation for the rest of your life. The reason for this is that acne is triggered by a lot of factors and it is a result of hormonal imbalances. Almost everybody experiences hormonal imbalances during certain stages of their lives. When acne will form is quite unpredictable, but whether or not it will form is quite predictable. Acne can be temporary healed and prevented with the use of natural products.
The best treatments for acne are made from natural products. They are considered as “best” because they don’t cause harmful side effects. Since skin is a sensitive body organ, excessive synthetic chemicals from commercial skin care products can be harmful to the skin; thus, people often prefer to use natural products in treating acne. Although their effects take a long time, their benefits are worth the wait.
One great thing about these natural skin care agents is that, you can usually get them at your own home and garden. Thus, these treatments are called “home remedies” due to their accessibility.
1. Vitamins such as Vitamin A,B, and E can really help prevent acne.
2. Eating foods high in zinc, such as sunflower seeds, nuts, shellfish, and soy beans. Zinc boost the immune system, therefore it fights and prevents acne formation.
3. Apply Grind nutmeg (jaiphal) with unboiled milk for 1-2 hours on affected skin. This can heal pimple without living a mark.
4. Thyme and tea tree oil are natural substances that can be applied on the affected skin, and it is believed to treat acne.
5. Form a paste by mixing honey and cinnamon powder. Use the paste on a consistent basis.
6. Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder on the areas with acne, but this treatment is not for sensitive skin.
7. Try a paste made out of orange peels and water. If nothing else, it should smell nice.
8. Some people have noticed benefits from rubbing garlic on their acne. Might be worth a try.
9. Fresh mint juice is effective in treating pimples. You can just apply it directly onto your face.
10. Drink plenty of water, about 8-10 glasses a day. This helps in replenishing your body to get rid of body toxins. Remember that dirt can trigger acne forms.
11. Eat foods high in fiber to keep the colon clean because fiber promotes regular excretion of body wastes.
12. Keep the affected skin clean and dry. Avoid exposure to dirt and other foreign substances. Skin with acne is very sensitive because the skin has already inflamed and the pores have already opened, as a result it can harbor dirt and other foreign substances easily.
13. Take enough rest daily. Lack of sleep can cause stress, which can trigger hormonal imbalances. Enough rest and sleep can also boost immune system.
There are still a lot more home remedies for acne or pimples. All of the listed home remedies for acne are said to be effective, however most of them have no therapeutic claims. Thus, they are labeled as alternative medicines only. The great thing about these alternative medicines is that they are natural products. Natural products usually won’t cause harmful side effects. This means that you can get rid of your acne without risking chemical reactions on your skin.