Acne prone skin not just affects our appearance and skin but also our level of confidence, our social behaviour and emotions. Yes! It does. As per records, the women with skin problems like acne are less happy as compared to the women with clearer skin.
And while we are talking acne, it’s not just a couple pimples now and then, but the acne that triggers us inside out and is severe.
A blemish once in a while does not actually need any treatment and needs to be left alone to avoid any spread of bacteria. But severe acne needs professional treatment. And alongside there are some products which have worked for almost everyone who faces acne related problems.
But first, what type of acne you have and what caused it?
If you have blackheads, you can get them on your face, back, shoulders or arms. They look dark as the name suggests and are open pores filled with oil, dirt and dead skin tissue. There are hair fossils on your skin and every hair fossil posses a hair and a gland. We also know this gland as the sebaceous gland which has the main purpose of producing oil called sebum on our face and body to keep them soft and smooth. So what goes wrong?
Well, till the time our pores remain clean and ph balanced our skin will act normally, but as soon as the skin gets over dry or oily in excess it becomes a house for growing bacteria and dead skin cells which can form a bump. A closed bump will be a Whitehead and an open bump will turn black because of the exposure of air, thus causing the formation of a blackhead.
Some other factors that could increase the possibility of growing acne are:
- Hormones
- Dairy products
- Buildup bacteria
- Over exfoliation
- No exfoliation at all
- Medications
- Indigestion
- Stress
More factors also include some chemical products or cosmetics which tend to clog the pores and touching the face very often.
These whites and blackheads can turn into severe acne if not treated on time. But there are certain products which can greatly reduce the chances of getting these problems and also can combat the persisting acne.
Products that will reduce the persisting acne and the formation of new acne.
- Apple cider vinegar- A great detoxifier for the body and natural exfoliant for the skin. Apple cider vinegar can do wonders on acne prone skin. Use its diluted form daily as a toner on your face to balance the ph of your skin, and there will be a visible difference in just a few days. My recommendation is to use the raw form which contains the mother to get the maximum benefit.
- Baking soda: Another product which comes handy is baking soda that you can probably find in your kitchen. When you have acne on your face, you have to be very cautious. While exfoliating the dead skin as it can abruptly spread the bacteria and cause more acne. So the best way is to apply a paste of baking soda on your face. And washing it after 5 minutes, not only it will lightly exfoliate but also tighten the pores.
- Tea tree oil: A must have for acne prone skin. Tea tree oil contains antibacterial and healing properties, which can visibly reduce the size of your acne in just a few applications. You can just add a few drops on the cotton ball and directly apply to the affected area. Buy here.
- Aloe vera gel: Aloe posses some miraculous skin healing elements. And it is great to heal the acne and also to reduce marks and blemishes. You can either make an easy homemade aloe gel serum or get one from the market. This can be used as a night treatment as well. It is especially great for summers as it can soothe the skin and provide a cooling effect.
- Charcoal powder: Although recently came to limelight, however, the charcoal powder has been used for many years to cure many skin problems. And now it has become the favourite product of many leading skincare brands. Charcoal is not just great for skin but also for hair, teeth and internal detoxification. You can buy the charcoal powder directly or get any product containing the same. It has the power to draw the impurities off your skin. Make it clean and free from any dirt or grime.
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