Home Remedies for Acne

Home Remedies for Acne, human skin, especially on the face, neck, back, and chest is covered in hundreds of thousands of microscopic hair follicles, often called pores. For reasons no one completely understands, these follicles sometimes overproduce cells and become blocked. Sebum (oil) which normally drains to the surface gets trapped and bacteria begins to grow.


Types of Acne;
 A)  Non-inflammatory Acne (1-Whitehead, 2-Blackhead )
Microcomedones can spontaneously become unplugged and heal or they become non-inflamed skin blemishes called comedones--either a whitehead or a blackhead:

1- Whitehead -When the trapped sebum and bacteria stay below the skin surface, a whitehead is formed.

2- A Blackhead occurs when the pore opens to the surface, and the sebum, which contains the skin pigment melanin, oxidizes and turns a brown/black color. It is not dirt and can not be washed away.

B) Inflammatory Acne (1-Papule,  2-Pustule)
A blackhead or whitehead can release its contents to the surface and heal. Or, the follicle wall can rupture and inflammatory acne can ensue. This rupture can be caused by random occurrence or by picking or touching the skin.

1- Papule - A papule occurs when there is a break in the follicular wall. White blood cells rush in and the pore becomes inflamed

2- Pustule - A pustule forms several days later when white blood cells make their way to the surface of the skin. This is what people usually refer to as a "zit" or a "pimple.

A papule or pustule can completely collapse or explode, severely inflaming the surrounding skin, and may engulf neighboring follicles. These lesions are called cysts or nodules:

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Home Remedies for Acne and Acne Treatment;
Home Remedies for Acne, the following list are some of the home remedies for Acne treatment that I recommend, these I have found to be quite effective to get rid of pimples, skin pores and blackheads on nose. Some of these techniques also help to show you  how to unclog pores at home using basic home remedies.

a)- Honey, honey is an age old home remedy for acne. Take some cinnamon powder and mix it with honey, making a smooth paste. Now apply the paste on the affected area (or the whole face if you feel like it). Leave it on like a mask till it dries out completely. Once you feel its dry, wash it off gently. The honey should have taken down the swelling of the acne, and the pack should have made your skin firm and soft.

b)- Egg Yolk Mask , a fast fix for removing oil shine requires one of the simplest foods: the egg. An egg yolk mask dries out the skin. Apply the egg yolk with a cotton ball to oily spots. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water,.

c)- Lemon Juice, lemon juice and water can assist in acne care however there are other steps that can be taken to further assist in your quest to rid of acne; Exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells. Eliminating loose cells can help reduce the clogging

d)- Aspirin, crush a low-dose aspirin, add an ounce of water to dissolve. An anti-inflammatory and should reduce the redness from bites or stings, pimples, and ingrown hairs because it contains salicylic acid, the active ingredient in acne medicines.

e)- Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), Apple Cider Vinegar and Salt is a regularly used, natural remedy to get rid of blackheads. To use apple cider vinegar and salt on the skin, mix 4 tbsp. apple cider vinegar with 1 tsp. of plain table salt in a small spray bottle with a top. Shake the bottle to dissolve the salt and spray the combination on the affected areas. Alternately, gently rub the mixture onto the skin with a clean cotton ball or pad. Leave the mixture on the skin for up to two hours before rinsing with cool water.

Over-the-counter Products to Treat Acne;
- Tea tree oil, which kills bacteria. 
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Alpha-hydroxy acid,
- Salicylic acid

 

References

• Acne.org: What IS Acne
• http://www.livestrong.com
• http://www.earthclinic.com
• Healthcare South: What is Acne?
• American Academy of Dermatology: Acne 
• Clogged Pores | Acne - Causes & Treatment

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