Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Natural Acne Cure

So far as skin disorders are concerned, it’s always a good idea to stick to natural remedies as much as possible. Natural remedies are less likely to have any adverse affects and leave fewer scars than other medications. Because there are a multitude of natural acne cures available on the market, it’s advisable to get expert medical advice before trying any treatment. The treatment that’s eventually settled on should always be administered under the watchful eyes of a licensed medical practitioner.

Acne is a disorder of the outer layer of the skin. This is a condition in which skin pores get clogged with hardened oils and dead cells. These substances form a plug at the opening of the pore while the oily secretions of the skin keep pushing outward. When the pore gets filled it may burst and spread over with bad blood and pus.

Acne was historically considered a disorder of adolescents, who are especially prone to outbreaks of pimples on the face and body due to hormonal changes that increase glandular secretions. However, acne knows no boundaries, age, gender nor seasons to strike. This is a common problem that afflicts one and all. Different forms of acne require different forms of treatment. Back acne is treated differently from face acne and neck acne is treated differently from back acne.

Natural acne cures are mainly home remedies. It all begins with a change in the diet to exclude all forms of fat for at least a year. Sleep cycles are also manipulated to ensure that the person suffering from acne gets a full 8 hours per day. Special care is given to the skin as well. The acne-affected area is washed with a solution of green tea and alum. The alum antibacterial properties while the green tea has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are a great help when it comes to healing tissue.

Another natural treatment for acne is sandalwood paste. A piece of sandalwood is dipped in water and rubbed on a smooth stone. This creates a paste of sandalwood and water. It may take a while, but this procedure has been used for centuries in India and has effectively cured even the most stubborn cases of acne. In fact, this is a great solution to any skin eruption as it dries the infected area within 24 hours. Acne, of course, may take longer to cure.

Among other natural acne cures is Aloe Vera, tea tree oil, vitamin A and zinc. Tea tree oils are known to kill the most stubborn bacteria. This oil will either kill the acne bacteria or weaken them to such an extent that natural antibodies will take care of the rest. Other forms of natural acne cures are available over the counter and can be applied a few times per day. It may take some time but ultimately the acne will be contained and then cured. Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to dealing with acne in any form.

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