7 POWERFUL HOME REMEDIES FOR ACNE

It can be so upsetting to wake up to acne especially in extremely visible places.However,the causes of acne are not unknown. Changes in hormone levels, stress, lifestyle changes, hot and humid climate are all the risk factors. Acne occurs when the pores on skin get clogged with oil, dead skin or bacteria and along with the above factors it furtheraggravates the formation. Acnegrows when these follicles get blocked forming various types of acne such as blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules and cysts. Some of them can be stubborn and depending on the type of pimple it can be frustrating to treat. So, what should you do when you have acne?

While it is difficult to completely prevent acne, keeping in mind the following 7 powerful remedies for acne can help manage it to a great extent:

1. Honey

Studies have found raw honey packed with properties beneficial to skin.It contains antibacterial properties which can help manage bacteria causing acne. It speeds up the healing process and reduces inflammation. Apply a spoonfulof honey to the affected area or make a mask by mixing honey and half tablespoon of cinnamon powder to form a paste. Leave this mask on for 10 minutes and rinse the mask off completely. Following this regularyly can help manage acne causes.

2. Tea Tree Oil

One of the most ‘popular antiseptic’ tea tree oil can be helpful for mild to moderate acne breakouts. It is best advised to dilute tea tree oil with carrier oil such as coconut or olive oil. It may also be beneficial in treating acne scars leaving you with a clear skin. Wash your face with mild face wash and dab a drop of oil on the blemishes twice a day.

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3. Green Tea

Excessive production of sebum or extra natural body oil production often results in acne prone skin. The compounds in green tea help breakdown the unhealthy secretion that damage the healthy cells and reduce the skin’s sebum production. Use a cooled cup of green tea as a face wash or keep a cooled tea bag over the affected area.

4. Aloe Vera

The biggest mistake is running away from moisturisers. Skin needs help in healing and aloe vera can be a great source to help soothe the skin. Its properties cool down your skin, its natural astringent helps remove dead cells and oiliness. Just make sure it’s pure aloe vera before simply dabbing some.

5. Turmeric

For hundreds of years turmeric has been commended about its miraculous healing properties. It contains curcumin that reduces excessive production of melanin to aid in your healing skin. It creates its own skin defense and resists future acne breakouts, controlling the causes of acne. This can be used internally in the form of turmeric tea or simply create a facial mask by mixing in honey. Keep it on for 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly with cold water.

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6. Lemon

Rich in vitamin C lemon juice holds essential minerals and antibacterial properties to improve the appearance of your skin. It also helps to lighten the scars and even out the skin tone. All you need to do is dilute some fresh lemon juice with water to use this as an astringent or a spot treatment for couple of minutes and finish it off with a light moisturizer.

7. Neem

This power leaf holds anti-fungal ingredients and is used for plenty of skin problems. Neem leaves can be used from moisturizing to toning your skin. Boil some leaves and then with dipped in cotton ball wipe your face. Leave this overnight for a soft and acne free skin.You can use this paste twice a week.

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These simple and effective home remedies for acne may help ease up breakouts but doing a patch test before using any of the home remedies is suggested to pre-empt any reactions. However, every skin type is different. Hence, if something works for one it may not necessarily work for someone else. To prevent the occurrence it is crucial to learn more about your skin. While conventional acne vulgaris treatments can often have side-effects such as causing dryness, irritation and redness it only suppresses the skin problem. Why not take the skin evaluation test to assess the current state of your problem and know about the side-effect free homeopathic treatment for acne.At Dr Batra’s the homeopathic medicines for acne help in treating the root cause. Acne may not be dangerous but can leave its scars for a very long period of time. You can also directly book an appointment with a homeopathic doctor to know about safe, natural and long lasting solutions.