Monday, April 23, 2012

Taking care of Acne Breakouts

Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem that affects youngsters; however today, this skin problem is greatly affecting men and women of all ages. During puberty, the sebaceous glands become more active producing more oil or sebum that causes blockage of the skin pores which leads to inflamed hair follicles. Acne is aggravated by dry skin, dead skin cells and dirt.

Acne is a chronic condition that causes scarring. There are several home remedies that can help an individual treat acne without causing them to develop or worsen.  

The following are the major causes of acne:
1. Excess starch intake
2. Consumption of fatty and deep fried foods
3. Insufficient fluid intake
4. Irregular eating habits
5. Genetic
6. Nutritional deficiency
7. Irritant cosmetics
8. Steroid use
9. Constipation
10. Sedentary lifestyle
11. Hormonal imbalance
12. Stress

The following are some popular home remedies:
1. Apply lemon juice onto the affected area.
2. Intake of 2-3 seeds of raw garlic on helps purify blood and prevents acne. Rubbing raw garlic on the affected area also quickens the acne treatment process.
3. A paste of fenugreek leaves on the affected area overnight. Wash it off with warm water.
4. Apply grated cucumber to the affected area.
5. Gently rub a pulp of ripe tomato on the affected area.

Natural acne supplements are also very popular these days. They help in purifying the blood and maintaining healthy skin. For more information about natural acne treatments that work, check website www.fitoderm.com

1 comment:

  1. As you can see, herbs have been trusted and used for thousands of years and have been proven beneficial. They are generally free of side effects and work to help the body support and heal itself.
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