Remedies For Acne
There are many remedies that can be employed to get rid of acne. Depending on your convenience, you can opt for commercially available products or natural home remedies which for me is a very good option. You don’t need to look further because your kitchen pantry could turn into a beauty bar with all the beauty ingredients available for you to come up with beauty recipes to get rid of acne. Aside from the fact that it is budget-friendly which won’t cause you fortune, it is also safe on your skin without causing harsh side effects and the good news is, these natural home remedies can be found right under your nose without you even realizing its benefits . Read on to find out how to get rid of acne and acne scars using home remedies.
Here are some key ingredients in your kitchen that can be utilized to combat acne:
1. Lemon
Lemon is a natural cleanser. It helps eliminates build-ups on your skin which might cause oil accumulation which will eventually lead to acne. It is also a skin lightener and can be used to reduce the appearance of acne scars. You can squeeze lemon and apply it directly onto your face and rinse after 5-10 minutes or you can dab a cotton ball on to the lemon juice and spread it all over your face and let it sit for 5-10 minutes and rinse afterwards. Those with sensitive skin can reduce the length of time because lemons are acidic by nature which might irritate some skin types.
2. Honey
Honey has been use for ages for beauty, medicinal and culinary purposes. It is loaded with humectants that sealed in moisture to the skin. It’s antibacterial properties help fight against bacteria-causing acne. Apply honey to the affected area and leave for 10-20 minutes and rinse thoroughly afterwards.
3. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera consists anti-inflammatory properties that helps soothe acne thus helps clear skin from impurities. Use Aloe vera gel on to the affected and as it heals the skin and provide relief from the inflammation.
4. Cucumber
Cucumber can be used to prevent acne. You can use either juice or grated cucumber and apply it on to your face. Leave it for 15 minutes then rinse off. It helps moisturize the skin keeping it away from possible acne and blackhead build-ups. It is also used to help lighten dark eye circles.
5. Baking Soda
Baking soda can be used as a mild scrub on your face to exfoliate the surface of the skin where acne is manifested. Baking Soda is also known as Sodium Bicarbonate also helps reduce acne scar and red marks.
What Causes Pimples/Acne?
Acne are caused by numerous factors. Aside from the perpetrator acne-causing bacteria, oil build-ups shouldn’t be spared from the blame. Hormones also play a major role in teenage acne. Along with these major factors are endless lists of other contributing culprits that would exacerbate pimples and each of these marked big impacts and hazards and would cause damage to the skin if not properly addressed and taken care of. Here are few of them to mention:
1. Genes
Genes are not only responsible about our physical features and characteristics but of our skin too.
2. Lifestyle
Your lifestyle would determine your habits and these habits will help or break you towards a healthy living. Good amount of sleep will help you maintain a healthy skin.
3. Diet
The kinds of food you feed yourself will be a big factor for a healthy-looking skin. Healthy foods will bring glow to an otherwise dull skin.
4. Exercise
Being sedentary won’t do anything so help yourself and do the move.
5.Hygeine
Clean. Clean. Clean.
How To Control Pimples/Acne?
Pimples can be controlled if not totally eliminated. By employing the following schemes, you might save yourself and have a pimple-free skin :
1. Maintain good hygiene.
Do not touch pimples as you might transmitting more bacteria to make it worse. Wash your face at least twice a day.
2. Drink plenty of water.
Water does magic. It flashes toxins out of the body keeping skin youthful and healthy.
3. Maintain good-eating habits..
Eat healthy foods rich in vitamins and fibers. Avoid eating oily foods.
4. Avoid cosmetics.
Some cosmetics contain harmful chemicals that would aggravate your skin condition. Make it a habit to read labels.
5. Use natural remedies to help combat pimples.
It won’t cause you much to employ natural ingredients. It won’t leave hole on your pockets and are gentle on your skin.
6. Consult your dermatologists for professional help if your pimples aren’t controlled by these simple measures.
Nothing would go wrong with nature and employing natural remedies to get rid of acne should be considered before feeding your skin with chemicals.
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