Are you troubled by Acne? Then this is for you.

Are you troubled by Acne? Then this is for you.

Acne is a problem which is a cause of heartache for many teenagers. Firstly it is important to know why Acne is caused. There are various reasons why acne is caused; due to impurity in the body, hormonal imbalance and also personal hygiene.

What does acne mean? Well boil lumps, pimples, blackheads can be classified as Acne and this is something which is more common in men than women, especially during puberty. Acne is generally on the cheeks, nose and the forehead and in extreme cases it could spread to the chest, arms and the back.

If one follows a few things then Acne can be avoided. It is important to maintain proper facial hygiene. Wash the face at least thrice a day and more particularly after returning home from outside. It is best to use lemon soap for washing. The most important thing is to avoid oily and spicy foods as these can aggravate the acne and it is best to eat green leafy vegetables, salad vegetables and fruits as these have good water content in them. Of course if the acne is due to hormonal imbalance, very less can be done to keep it at bay.

Likewise home remedies can help in controlling acne. A very simple and cheap remedy is to apply orange peels on the face. It is believed that washing the face with buttermilk twice or thrice a day can help keep acne away. Those who can bear the smell of garlic on their face, can apply some fresh garlic on the pimples and see them disappear after repeated applications. These home remedies are said to have worked for many people, but of course it is not a guarantee that it will work for all.

Apart from these home remedies, there are many acne skin care products available in the market that helps prevent acne. These products can be a part of your daily routine, e.g. skin cleansers and toners and exfoliation peels. These products are easily available in any drug store and can be used even without consultation with a dermatologist.

Also, there are varieties of Acne treatments that are available now a days, but one needs to choose the treatment that is best suited. Treatments can range from creams to more in depth dermatological treatment and depending on the type of treatment, the cost may vary and so will the time. Certain treatments can get rid of acne quicker than the others. So while cost is one factor, length of treatment should also be considered while choosing the type of treatment. Constant research has made the treatment of acne very easy now.

It is very important to keep one’s mind stress-free as stress can release more hormones, which would lead to acne. One needs to take out time to relax, read a book, practice yoga and this will definitely contribute to the health of your skin and thus help keep acne at bay.

April 5th, 2008