introduction Natural acne remedies are proven as an effective strategy to treat acne. Acne is a common skin disorder that occurs in most people. It is manifested in the different parts of the body such as face, neck, shoulder, back and buttocks. Acne can be ignored but, for people who are conscious about their beauty and complexion, it will definitely be a problem. Since the present world is after glamour, acne requires special attention from the early stages.
Now, the popularity of the remedies is increasing since people are becoming more aware about the side effects of the chemicals used in conventional treatment. Natural remedies have no such problem and are assured to be completely safe, as the products used for the treatment are purely natural, which most often does not have any side effects. Another unpleasant leftover of acne are the scars.
The natural remedies are supposed to offer permanent cures for scars, if used continuously for longer period of time. Furthermore they can preventively act against future acne attacks.
Natural remedies for acne were being used in the ancient times as well - ancient literature specifies many of such treatments for queens and beauties. The traditional medicine systems such as Chinese traditional medicine, Indian medicinal system-Ayurveda, and Kempo-the Japanese medicinal system, are effective in present circumstances too. Many of the alternative medicine systems such as homeopathy also depend on natural remedies for treatment. The natural treatment utilizes herbs, seeds, flowers, leaves, roots and minerals.
These remedies are commonly used as topical application, but oral remedies are also available. They can be utilized in different preparation such as poultice, powder, and decoction. They're focused to cure the basic underlying cause of the acne. Acne appears because of the infection of bacteria in the clogged follicle - the natural remedies have active ingredients such as anti bacterial cleansers, which help to heal the bacterial infection and open up the skin pores. In addition to the acne treatment, they help to improve the complexion of the skin, since most of the natural remedies for acne are natural bleaching agents also.
Turmeric is one of the common ones. It can be mixed with the milk or curd to apply on the skin. In some Asian countries like India, it was a common habit to use turmeric while bathing, as the cleansing agent. Honey is also a proven natural acne remedy. You can put it on the face directly or you can mix it with other remedies such as lemon juice or sandal wood. The vegetables and fruits such as tomato, carrot, cucumber, and orange have also used as packs on the skin. Steaming and massaging is recommended as part of the remedy treatment. Now, as a result of the increased popularity of the natural remedies, many beauty centers offer them.
Natural acne remedies for acne also suggest lifestyle modifications, such as to follow a recommended diet and regular exercise. The recommended diet must include vitamins and zinc in sufficient qualities so they are proven to be effective in the treatment of acne. Mental relaxation techniques are also practiced to avoid the stress and strain of the modern living conditions.
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Rough and dry
By: bear | 03-07-2008
I have very mild acne, but my skin feels terrible. My forehead is really rough and when i use a scrub my face dries out. I also use a Proativ moisterizer but its not enough. What do i do?
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Do you think coco butter will help with my strech marks and ance scars? How long do you think it would take to notice a big differance? Thank you
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In the 50's I used a proc\duct "Lanolin Plus." It was a clear golden liquid & worked great. Is it still in production & where can I get it?
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I have dry skin, but extremely dry and sometimes pealing eye lids. i have tried every thing but have been unsuccessful in treating this. i have been to the doctors several times. they say it may be exema, or an allergic reaction to something. either way, have not yet been able to find a cure for it. my eye lids are extremely itchy most of the day, and the creams help to reduce the amount of itching, but doesnt do anything for the dryness of the skin. has anyone had this problem before? what have you done to solve it?
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