Dark pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, redness, inflammation and painful irritation are typical indications of acne prone skin. Excessive secretion of sebum can block the hair follicle opening, between the sebaceous gland towards the surface of the skin. Usually sebum helps in removal of dead cells from hair follicles
Nature’s Treatments for Acne Prone Skin
• Because of its antibiotic effects garlic can be used as an acne remedy by controlling the growth of bacteria in the pores.
• Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A & C with anti-oxidant effects. Vitamin C is partly responsible for revitalizing the skin while vitamin A is responsible for maintaining healthy skin.
• In order to avoid acne always try to use medicated, oil-free cosmetics.
• Never wash your face roughly in an attempt to scrub out your pores.
• Off-the-shelf scrubs can irritate the skin so use them carefully or avoid them altogether.
• Pimples heal faster if you can avoid trying to squeeze or pop them.
• Never use non-medicated cleansers and always use medicated cleansers or mild cleansers with either salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
• Never use cream-based cleansers if your skin is oily.
• Mix orange peel powder and water and apply the paste to the face. Wash it off after 20 minutes with warm water and continue with this, shortly you will observe ‘fruitful’ results.
• Indian Neem also has known antibacterial effects that really make it useful in controlling various epidermal dysfunctions like acne.
• Applying raw papaya’s juice on affected area is also reported to be effective.
• Cucumber is also very effective in soothing and cleansing acne prone skin.
Continuous and frequent cleansing of excess sebum oil from your skin is a key treatment of for acne prone skin. In most drugstores, acne sufferers will typically find several skin washes and pore cleansers designed to treat acne. Look for Face washes that contain Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% or Salicylic Acid 2% to effectively cleanse your pores and help maintain healthy skin. Both are medicated substances most often used in acne treatment.
In more serious cases, a specialized acne treatment product is necessary. For breakouts on the scalp and around the hairline, a shampoo for oily hair and a deep cleansing conditioner combined is the best treatment. To reduce uneven irritated skin and razor bumps, a clear pore shave cream should be used.
