What is acne, natural acne home remedies and treatment

There is no reward for guessing which skin problem troubles everyone the most. Yes, we are talking about acne. If you are one of those people who get nightmares from those red bumps then this article is for you. Let us first understand what is acne and then we will discuss some easy natural and non natural acne treatment or remedies.

What is acne?

Acne is a common inflammatory skin disorder that is caused by the interaction of sebum secreted from the sebaceous glands and hormones and bacteria. When the oil glands secrete excessive oil due to certain reasons, this excess oil blocks the hair follicles. When this erupts on the skin, we call it acne.
Acne is more common during puberty when hormones are secreted more. But people in their 30s or 40s also suffer from it.

Severe acne blemishes our skin and dampens self esteem also. Starting from adolescents to aged people everyone wants to get rid of them. Natural products that can destroy acne without any side effects are best for your skin. These products are very easy to get and use also. And they will not leave any scar or harmful side effects on your body.

Acne occurs in all age

Natural acne home remedies

Let us first discuss some natural remedies for acne.

Since acne is caused by excess of oil, using a toner which removes oil from the surface of the skin is must. You can make one from natural ingredients and that too at home.

Natural Toner for acne

Make puree of 1 cucumber and strain it. Mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey and lemon juice. Store the mixture in refrigerator and use it twice daily as a natural toner.

Facial scrub for acne

In a cup of brown sugar mix ¼ cup of jojoba oil or virgin olive oil. You can mix 5 drops of lavender and rosemary oil. Mix well and use as a scrub.

Home made mask for acne treatment

This facial mask will help in keeping your skin free of impurities and it suits all skin types. It will also help you to get rid of blackheads and pimples a lot faster.
Take a carrot and grate it. Take two egg whites and whip them till they are frothy and mix the grated carrot in it. Then add 1 tablespoon each of honey and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly. Apply on your face and let it remain for 15 minutes. Then wash off with warm water.

There are some more home remedy tips to treat acne naturally.

• Tea tree oil is known to be a good cleansing agent. When mixed with water it rejuvenates the skin thus making it shine with health.
• Drinking of nettle tea is recommended for getting an acne free skin.
• Take some fresh mint leaves and extract juice from them. Apply it all over the face and leave it overnight. Look at the mirror in the morning to feel the change.
• Turmeric has antibacterial properties which is excellent for acne and also for a radiant skin.
• Mix lemon juice and rose water and apply on the acnes. This works wonder for acnes, pimples and boils.
• Aloe Vera is another wonder herbal plant which if applied on acne affected skin will surely give a soothing effect.
• Along with this you should take care of your skin internally also. Eat lot a fresh fruits and vegetables. Increase fluid intake and exercise regularly.

You can consult a dermatologist to know which natural ingredients will best suit your skin as home remedy for acne.

Acne treatment

If you have severe acne then there is danger of further infection. In that case it is advisable to take medical help.

Oral acne antibiotics

Oral antibiotics are prescribed to reduce the amount of bacteria present in the body and also around the skin follicles that causes acne. They also help in decreasing the chemicals that are produced by white blood cells. The free fatty acids that are present in the sebum and that cause the inflammation are also reduced by antibiotics. Tetracycline is one of the popular antibiotics prescribed for treating acne. But it should be taken only on doctor’s prescription. Moreover pregnant women should stay away from it.
Erythromycin is another antibiotic that is also very much prescribed. It has both anti-inflammatory as well as bacteria killing properties.

Topical medicines

Medicines that are applied superficially on the affected skin are also favored by many. These medicines have drying effects on the skin. Benzyl Peroxide is one medicine which is widely used.

No matter which of the remedies you adopt to treat acne, but remember not to worry too much as stress will surely worsen the problem. So, choose the type of remedy that best suits you and see your skin glow and your self esteem soar.