Home Remedies For Acne

Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous (oil) glands, located under the skin. When glandular activity increases, the glands secrete more sebum than normal, the sebum becomes trapped under the skin, the gland breaks, spilling sebum, this irritates the skin, and pimple forms. Acne begins to affect several body parts, face, back, neck, or chest. All of these types of acne can be treated with natural home remedies. Using home remedies for acne eliminates the side effects of prescription drugs.

Acne is one of the most common skin problems affecting millions of people across the World. It occurs when a group of pimples, blemishes, or zits crop up on your skin. Zits appear on the skin mainly because of an infection or an inflammation in the sebaceous glands. At times you may notice a single bump or zit, but in most cases, zits appear in a group or in clusters. You may experience an outbreak of zits as a one-off. However, several people suffer from acne on a regular basis. In case of a chronic acne problem, you are likely to see new acne lesions crop up on your skin, even before the old ones heal completely and disappear. This could be quite frustrating for anyone.

Studies indicate that zits are a lot more common in teenagers and young adults, as compared to most others. In most cases, acne and zits are not serious problems as they never really cause any complications. However, zits could cause you a lot of embarrassment and can also lead to a decline in self-confidence. Acne and blemishes not only leave their mark on your skin; they also do a lot of damage to your self-image. Fortunately, it is possible to deal with zits and get them treated, so that they disappear, without leaving any marks or scars. Moreover, there are many ways in which zits can be prevented. You can do so, by making a few simple dietary or lifestyle changes and by following a skincare routine.

Tips to prevent Acne

• There are a number of tips to help you care for acne and prevent breakouts and scars:
• Wash your face twice a day with warm water and a mild soap or gentle pH-balanced cleanser, then apply a moisturizer for acne prone type skin
• Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes fresh fruit and vegetables
• Drink eight glasses of water a day to flush the toxins from the body
• Exercise regularly to increase oxygen to the skin which can help to reduce acne
• Reduce your caffeine intake
• Avoid touching your face with your fingers and never pop pimples as this will only lead to swelling and scarring
• Remove make-up before going to bed as it clogs the pores
• Shampoo hair more regularly and keep it out of your face to prevent oil and dirt from clogging the pores
• Shower after exercise and workouts because the sweat and the oils in the skin trap dirt and bacteria
• Avoid wearing clothes that may irritate the skin if acne develops on your body
• Wear sunscreen when you go outside
• Stop smoking as it worsens acne

Infections within the pores and sebaceous glands of the skin can manifest as abscesses, boils, and pimples. In acne, hormone imbalance overstimulates the skin’s oil glands, making it particularly common during infancy, adolescence, menses, and menopause. Underlying factors include nutritional deficiencies, hypoglycemia, stressed adrenals, food allergies, and environmental toxins. Though these skin infections are caused by bacteria, they indicate a toxic overload in this, the body’s largest detoxification organ.

Eliminating as much waste per day as the kidneys, the skin must take over when other detox organs, such as the colon and liver, are not functioning up to par. The poor liver function also increases the buildup of acne-producing steroids in the body. Suppression with antibiotics or topical treatments has significant side effects and is hardly a cure.

Herbs and home remedies for acne with natural antibacterial effects can be used alongside those that strengthen the immune system and improve various detoxification pathways—especially the liver and intestines. Elimination of dairy, coffee, and individual dietary allergens is crucial. Appropriate plants are also needed to restore hormonal balance. Locally, calendula, witch hazel, tea tree oil, or Hauschka or Weleda products are beneficial and non-suppressive.

Home Remedies For Acne

1. For acne on the back take orally and apply it directly on the affected area Colloidal silver, it’s used as a natural antibiotic.
2. Kitchen remedies for acne. Take garlic capsules, they boost the immune system and kill the bacteria found in acne.
3. To help the liver eliminate toxins from the blood, take Burdock root and dandelion which contain inulin. This helps to kill bacteria thus improving the skin.
4. Take the homeopathic remedies Kali bromatum, Sulphur, Antimonium tartaricum, Herpa sulphuris. This help to prevent the formation of pimples or quickly bring them to a head.
5. Use Lavender oil to apply directly on the acne area.
6. Severe acne remedies. Put Tea tree oil on the acne-affected skin. This is a natural antibiotic. It will destroy a broad range of invading microorganisms, as effectively as benzoyl peroxide, but without side effects. It reduces redness, itchiness, and stinging.
7. Eat foods high in fiber. This will keep the colon clean.
8. Eat Shellfish, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and nuts, these are all rich in zinc which is an antibacterial.
9. Take 2 spoons of water and mix with 1 spoon of olive oil and mix well, then apply to face, leave it some time. It is good for acne control and skin glow.
10. Take keera juice and mix it with honey and stored it in the fridge, It will store for up to 1 week, then apply the paste to the face with cotton. It helps to skin health and controls acne.
11. Take 1/4 spoon honey and 1 tablespoon face wash, a small amount of glycerine, and mix well, then apply the paste to the face and leave it for some time. Then cleaning with lukewarm water, helps to remove acne and dead skin.
12. Take white fluid in the egg and mix it with honey and apply it to the face as a mask and leave it for some time, then wash the face with light hot water. It removes acne and it is also good for skin tightening.
13. Take 1 tablespoon of ground nut oil with 1 tbsp lime juice, then apply to the face. It is good for preventing to the formation of pimples.
14. Toothpaste removes Acne
15. Sometimes pimples have itching, that time to prevent itching use this tip. Take toothpaste or calamine lotion and apply over the pimple and leave it for some hours. It dried the pimple.
16. Take some pods of cloves and then fry them without oil and make a fine form of powder, then add curd and make a paste. Applying over the pimples helps to dry the pimples.
17. Applying papaya milk to the face helps to remove acne or pimples.
18. Make a fine form of paste of Saunf and then add lemon juice to it. Applying this mixture to the face daily helps to remove acne or pimples. Your face will glow naturally. This is a very useful homemade home remedy for acne or pimples.
19. Sandalwood paste applied on the face helps to overcome Acne and remove its scars.
20. Cucumber (Kheera) juice mixed with lemon juice applied on the pimples helps to get relief from acne and acne scars.
21. Acne treatment using Pudina
22. Mint (Pudina) juice applied on the face also helps to get relief from acne and acne scars.
23. Water boiled with neem leaves used for taking steam helps in reducing acne and acne Scars.
24. Gram Flour (Besan) mixed with buttermilk applied on the face reduces acne and acne scars.
25. Note: Does gram flour irritate acne skin? – The answer is no. As gram flour is a good ingredient for skin shining and also helps in the treatment of acne skin.
26. Raw Papaya (papita) paste applied on the face helps to cure acne.
27. Nutmeg (Joy Phal) grinded with milk applied on the face helps a lot in reducing acne and acne scars. So nutmeg and milk cure acne very fast.
28. Powdered dry orange skin applied as a paste or orange skin rubbed on the face helps to remove acne scars.
29. Does neem cure scars on the face?
30. Water boiled with neem leaves used for washing the face removes extra oil from the face and reduces pimples or acne scars on the face.
31. Tomato rubbed on the face or tomato juice applied on the face helps to remove acne scars.
32. Aloe vera (Gwar Patha) is the best medicine for pimples or acne. Aloe vera leaf rubbed on the face removes acne and acne scars.
33. Carom seeds (Ajwain) grinded with curd applied on the face also help to get rid of acne or pimples.

Author: Dr Izharul Hasan

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