The best beauty starts with good skin and acne is a
real obstacle to achieving that flawless look. So what exactly is acne?
Acne that is Acne vulgaris is better known as
common acne is a skin condition that causes pimples or "zits." This
includes whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflammed patches of skin (such
as cysts).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the
skin become clogged. These holes are called pores.
Each pore opens to a follicle. A follicle contains
a hair and an oil gland. The oil released by the gland helps remove old skin
cells and keeps your skin soft.
When glands produce too much oil, the pores can
become blocked. Dirt, bacteria, and cells build up. The blockage is called a
plug or comedone (that’s why non-comedogenic = does not create a comedone)
· If the top of the plug is white,
it is called a whitehead.
· If the top of the plug is dark, it
is called a blackhead.
· If the plug breaks open, swelling
and red bumps occur.
· Acne that is deep in your skin can
cause hard, painful cysts. This is called cystic acne.
Acne is most common in teenagers, but anyone can
get acne, even babies. Three out of four teenagers have some acne.
Hormonal changes may cause the skin to be more oily.
Acne tends to run in families. It may be triggered
by:
- Hormonal changes related to puberty,
menstrual periods, pregnancy, birth control pills, or stress
- Greasy or oily cosmetic and hair products
- Certain drugs (such as
steroids, testosterone, oestrogen)
- High levels of humidity and sweating
- Research does not show that chocolate, nuts,
and greasy foods cause acne. However, diets high in refined sugars may be
related to acne.
What NOT to do:
Try not to squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub the pimples. Although it might be tempting to do this, it can lead to skin infections and scarring.
Avoid wearing tight headbands, baseball caps, and other hats
Avoid touching your face with your hands or fingers.
Avoid greasy cosmetics or creams. Take off make-up at night. Look for water-based or "noncomedogenic" formulas. Noncomedogenic products have been tested and proven not to clog pores and cause acne
Home Remedies:
One major cause of acne is oily skin and this can
be taken care of with some ingredients right in our kitchen! Easy and natural.
1. Apply lemon juice to the face before going to
bed
2. Make a paste of oatmeal and apply it on your
face and leave it for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water
3. Apply tomato purée on the face and
leave it for 10-15minutes then wash with water. This also prevents
the outburst pimples
4.Mix an apple with four tablespoon of honey.
Leave the paste on the skin for 15 minutes.Rinse with warm water.
5. Using Fuller’s earth (multani mitti) mixed with
rose water or plain water as a face pack. Fuller’s earth contains clay,
Bentonite clay to be exact. Bentonite is clay that is is rich in minerals and
it comes from volcanic ash. After a Volcano erupts, the ash settles onto
the ground, cools down and becomes the clay that we use in many products. This
mask detoxifies your skin from impurities and toxins.
6.To heal a pimple quickly, apply 100% tea tree oil with a (NEW) cotton swab on the pimple every few hours. Do NOT use the same one.
7.Keep an eye drop handy for spots and pimples. It reduces pain, swelling and redness
