Acne is a common and chronic skin disease. It is an
inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and
hair follicles. The lesions are usually found on the skin
of the dace, neck, chest, and shoulders. Nearly six
out of ten young people between the ages of twelve
and twenty-four suffer from some degree of acne.
The disease causes a great deal of embarrassment at
an age when people tend to be sensitive about their
personal appearance.
Acne is characterized by the presence of comedones
or blackheads, pimples, small superficial sebaceous
cysts, and scars. There are over half a dozen forms
of acne, the most common being blackheads. The
areas chiefly affected are the forehead, temples,
cheeks, chin, chest, and back. In rare cases, almost
the entire body may be covered with blackheads
accompanied by extensive scarring.
All forms of acne have their origin in wrong eating
habits, such as irregular hours of eating, excessive
consumption of starch, sugar, fried and fatly foods.
Chronic constipation is another cause of acne. If the
bowels do not move properly, the waste matter is not
eliminated as quickly as it should be and die
bloodstream becomes surcharged with toxic matter.
The extra efforts of the skin to eliminate excess waste
result in acne and other forms of skin diseases. Other
causes of this disorder are a devitalized condition of
the skin resulting from unhygienic living habits,
excessive use of tea, coffee, alcohol, or tobacco, and
sedentary habits which lead to indigestion and general
debility.
Clogged Pores
Put a large handful of
chopped parsley into an
earthenware bowl. Pour 1
cup boiling water over the
parsley. Cover, and let
steep until it reaches room
temperature. Strain and
apply the liquid to the face
as a compress for about 15
minutes. Use daily. This
really clears up the
complexion.
Onion Juice for Acne
Treatment
Clean face thoroughly.
Apply fresh onion juice to
the area. Leave on for 15
minutes. Rinse well. Use
daily.
Thyme for Acne
Treatment
Because thyme is such a
good astringent, it can be
used to help clear up acne.
Pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling
water over 3-4 tablespoons
of dried thyme. Let steep
30 minutes. Strain and
bottle the liquid. Keep
refrigerated. Teenagers
with acne problems could
use this daily as a facial
rinse.
Baking Soda for Acne
Treatment
Make a paste of baking
soda and water. Apply to
the face and leave on for 5
minutes. Rinse off with
apple cider vinegar. Rinse
again with clear water.
Apply a coating of vitamin
E oil to your face and
leave on overnight.
Acne Home Remedy using Vitamins:
Two vitamins, namely, niacin and vitamin A have been
used successfully to treat acne. Vitamin therapy
should comprise the intake of 100 mg niacin, three
times daily, and 50,000 international units of vitamin
A, three times daily. Vitamin E, 400 mg, should be
taken once daily. This therapy should be continued for
a month.
Acne Home Remedy using Zinc:
Another effective remedy in the area of nutrition that
seems to offer new promise of help for acne is zinc. It
has shown dramatic results in some cases. Zinc should
be taken in therapeutic doses of 50 mg three times a
day. Zinc is available in tablet and in capsule form.
The patient can take a dose of 50 mg daily up to one
month or till there is noticeable improvement and then
reduce the dose to 25 mg.
Acne Home Remedy using Orange Peel:
Orange peel has been found very effective in the local
treatment of acne. Pounded well with water on a piece
of stone, the peel should be applied to the affected
areas.
Acne Home Remedy using Lemon:
Lemon has also proved beneficial in reducing pimples
and acne. Its juice should be applied regularly to
obtain relief.
Acne Home Remedy using Garlic:
Garlic has been used successfully in the treatment of
acne. Pimples disappear without scars when rubbed
with raw garlic several times a day. Even extremely
persistent forms of acne, suffered by some adults,
have been healed with this herb. The external use of
garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples and
boils. The process is further helped by eating three
pods of raw garlic once daily for a month to purify the
blood stream, so as to secure a long-term clearance of
the skin.
Acne Home Remedy using Coriander and Mint
Juice:
A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of
turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy
for pimples and blackheads. The mixture should be
applied to the face after thoroughly washing it every
night before retiring. Mint juice can be used in a
similar manner as coriander juice.
Acne Home Remedy using Fenugreek:
Fenugreek is another useful remedy for acne. A paste
made of the leaves of this vegetable, applied over the
face every night before going to bed and washed with
warm water in the morning, prevents pimples and
blackheads.
Acne Home Remedy using Cucumber:
Grated cucumber applied over the face, eyes, and
neck for fifteen to twenty minutes has been found
effective. It is the best tonic for the skin of the face.
Its regular use prevents pimples and blackheads.
