Archive for September 1, 2010

Almost every one of us has to look for some form of acne treatment as we pass through a phase of life when acne affects the skin. It is the most common skin disorder affecting mostly teenagers and it causes a lot of anxiety and embarrassment. Some people even pass through a phase of depression which affects their performance at school or at work. In the initial stage, the pores of the skin get blocked as an early acne blemish appears. These blemishes are characterized by open and closed whiteheads.

Acne Treatment

The affected people tend to cure acne by whatever means they can find such as facial treatments, use of skin products or consulting a skin doctor. Whereas such acne treatment might give temporary relief, it is necessary to attack the root cause of the problem which is lodged inside the body. As use of skincare products could cause side effects because they contain chemicals, it is advisable to use natural acne remedies.

Internal Acne Treatment

The first step should be to investigate whether any food allergy is causing this problem and to stop consuming such food. Moreover, it is necessary to remove the harmful chemicals that go into the body through the food that we eat and the air that we breathe. These chemicals give rise to hormonal imbalance and eruption of acne. These toxins can be removed with Detox remedies and by drinking at least eight glasses of water every day.

External Remedies

You should avoid washing your face too often because doing so would make your skin very dry and stimulate the oil glands to secrete more oil. Your acne problem would worsen due to this process. It would be better to clean your face with a cleanser. Using skincare products that contain honey is also a good idea because it has enzymes and antioxidants that help in removing bacteria and free radicals from the skin.

These elements also help in the growth of tissues and expedite the process of scar-healing. A facial wash or a honey facial mask should be used.

Natural Home Remedies

The best way to skin acne treatment is by the use of natural home remedies. Some of these remedies are given below:

1) Rubbing grated raw potatoes on the infected skin is beneficial because of the presence of Vitamin C, sulphur and potassium in potatoes.

2) A simple acne treatment consists of mixing honey and cinnamon powder into a paste and applying to the skin in the night and washing it off with warm water in the morning.

3) Apply a mixture of turmeric powder and mint juice with a soft cloth and rinse it after half an hour with lukewarm water. A mixture of fresh lime juice and powdered roasted pomegranates’ skin can also be used similarly.

4) Crushed fresh mint leaves can also be applied on the infected area and rinsed with cold water after ten minutes.

5) Crush a few garlic cloves into juice and apply on the infected skin. Wash after five minutes with clean water.

6) Add lime juice to boiling milk and let it cool down before applying it to the skin. It can then be rinsed off.

Natural home remedies for acne treatment are very effective and they do not have any side effects.