3 Mar 2015

Home remedies for acne vulgaris treatment at home

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When someone gets any diseases then the first thing that he uses for treatment is Home remedies. Home remedies refer to the things that are available around us or I can say available at home. People always love to use them for first aid treatment.
There are also some home remedies that can be used to acne removal. It is good to use them because those are easily available around us and do not have any burden to our pocket. They also do not have any bad effect for our skin. Here are the some home remedies that work.  You can try these. It helps to reduce acne at home.

To clean face (for oily skin)

  1. You can use saltwater to clean your face.
  2. Put cotton balls soaked in vinegar on your face.
  3. The use of lime is best to clean your face.

 To put on face (acne face mask)

  1. Apply egg whites on face around acne for 20 minutes.
  2. Apply tea tree oil directly on your acne (have effects in one months of regular uses).
  3. Make a mixture of one teaspoon lime juice and groundnut oil. Apply that mixture on your acne.
  4. Apply pulp of ripe tomatoes on acne and wash off within an hour.
  5. Garlic works as an antibiotic for acne. You can also apply it on acne.
  6. Prepare turmeric paste and use it on face. This is also helps to get rid from acne.
  7. Make a mixture of honey or lime juice and apply it on your face.
  8. You can also use papaya that works best for acne as well as for your skin also. Make juice of papaya including its seed and skin. And apply it.
  9. Use paste of containing equal portions of lemon juice and cinnamon powder and apply it on acne.
  10. Apply a paste of ground nutmeg and milk and acne may disappear without scars.
  11. Make a paste of orange peel and apply around acne that is good for quick relief.
  12. To get relief from redness and itchiness of acne use dilute lavender oil with rose water.
  13. Soak cabbage leaves in witch hazel, strain liquid and add lemon oil. Apply it on acne.

To put on night

  1. Take one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and three teaspoons of honey and make a mixture. Apply the paste on your face before going to bed and wash in the next morning with warm water. You may get acne free skin within 2 weeks by using this.
  2. Similarly, make a paste of fenugreek leaves and apply it on the face at night. Wash off after 15 minutes with warm water.
  3. Apply fresh mint juice every night on your face.
  4. Apply aloevera gel at night on clear skin that is good for skin.

To Eat

  1. Diet is also play an important role to reduce acne. You have to take healthy diet with fresh fruits and vegetables.
  2. Lower consumption of junk food, fried food etc.
  3. Start drinking 7 to 8 glass of water a day.
  4. Take acne free diet rich in protein.
These are the some proven home remedies that can be used for treating acne at home. Remember that you have to extra care of skin and these are good for first treatment only if it does not work for you then you need to visit doctor.

Read more
  1. What to do when you have acne
  2. How To Start Acne Vulgaris Treatment At Home

2 Mar 2015

Tips to care of skin at home if you have Acne

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Acne that comes in different forms can turns a beautiful confident looking face into an embarrassing feeling face. Most of us have them in our teenage age. It is the age when everyone wants to look beautiful and bold but acne can destroy this dream.

 It’s not bad to have Acne but the bad is when you not start treating acne at correct time. You also have to take extra care of skin because if you do not then it is going bad for your skin. The normal acne can be worse and can leave skin scares.

 Here are the basic tips you need to follow that can prevent you having more acne.

Basic tips to follow at home

  • Make it routine to wash your face about twice daily. Do not wash it more often. Use a mild soap made especially for people with acne, and warm water.
  • Do not scrub the skin. Experts advise the use of an OTC lotion which contains benzoyl peroxide.
  • Don't try to burst the pimples. You may push the infection further down, causing more blocking and worse swelling and redness.
  • If you have to get rid of a pimple for some event, such as a wedding, or public speaking occasions, ask a specialist to treat it for you.
  • Try to refrain from touching your face with your hands.
  • When you are on the phone try not to let the receiver touch your face - there may be sebum and skin residue on it
  • Keep your hands clean, wash them regularly
  • Always wash your hands before touching your face. This includes before applying lotions, creams or makeup.
  • Glasses should regularly be cleaned. They will collect sebum and skin residue
  • You skin needs to breathe. If your acne is on your back, shoulders or chest try wearing loose clothing. Tight garments, such as headbands, caps and scarves should be avoided - if you have to wear them make sure they are cleaned regularly
  • Don't go to sleep with makeup on.
  • Hair collects sebum and skin residue. Keep your hair clean and away from your face
  • Too much sun can cause your skin to produce more sebum. Several acne medications make it more likely that you will be sunburned
  • If you shave your face, do it carefully. Use either an electric shaver or safety razors. If you use a safety razor make sure the blade is sharp. Soften your skin and beard with warm soapy water before applying the shaving cream.
  • Shampoo your hair daily, especially if it is oily.
  • Have a good diet contain fruits and vegetables.
By following these tips you can control acne and it also prevent you to having more acne. It’s always good to prevent acne by naturally rather than treating them by medicine.

How to start Acne vulgaris treatment at Home

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We know that most of people get acne in their life once a time and if the skin is oily then chances are much more. Sometimes it goes with time and sometimes we need treatments for it. When you get acne then there are some tips to follow.

 It is good to start treating acne at correct time otherwise it may be worse and can leave scars. The right time to start treating acne is when you think it is going to bother you and can be worse with time.

 It can come in different forms.  It can be severe acne flares suddenly or mild acne that just won't go away. It may be a single pimple that comes before your prom or wedding. When you get it then you need to start treatments at home. You can start by following tips this works for men as well as women also or you can buy book home treatment here.

Lifestyle

One of the most reasons for acne. We know that changing lifestyle can sure avoid us many of diseases but the problem is that we never change it. Because not everyone can sleep eight hours, eat three time good meals, and drink eight glasses of water a day.

But now it’s time to change it. Because just by doing some changes in your lifestyle you can control acne. You have to sleep 8 hours, eat good meals and drink a lot of water. You have to make clear that never pick or squeeze pimples. Never touch it with your hand.

Open the pores

Occasional visits to an esthetician who is an expert at removing blackheads can be beneficial.

Wash the face daily

Oil on the face can make acne worse. So you have to start washing your face daily with mild shop and warm water.

Cleansing and skin care

We read about many acne products in fashion and style magazines. But I can tell you one thing there is no magic product that is right for every person and situation. So you have to try I can’t say which one works for you.
  • Mild cleansers: Wash your face twice a day with a mild cleansing bar or liquid like Dove, Neutrogena etc. It will keep the skin clean and minimize sensitivity and irritation.
  • Using masks: You can use mild scrubs, exfoliants. These products may contain salicylic acid in a concentration that makes it a very mild peeling agent. These products remove the outer layer of the skin and thus open pores.

Reducing bacteria

  • Antibacterial cleansers: The most popular ingredient in over-the-counter antibacterial cleansers is benzoyl peroxide.
  • Topical (external) applications: you can apply gels, creams, and lotions, which are applied to the affected area. The active ingredients that kill surface bacteria include benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, and resorcinol.
Benzoyl peroxide causes red and scaly skin irritation in a small number of people, which goes away as soon as you stop using the product. Keep in mind that benzoyl peroxide is a bleach, so do not let products containing benzoyl peroxide come into contact with fabrics, leaving unsightly white spots on colored clothes, shirts, towels, and carpets.

Reduce the oil

Acne forms due to oil on your face. You can’t stop to producing it. So what you can do is to get rid of oil on the surface of the skin and reduce the embarrassing shine.
  • Use a gentle astringent/toner to wipe away oil. (There are many brands available in pharmacies, as well as from manufacturers of cosmetic lines.)
  • Masks containing sulfur and other ingredients draw out facial oil.
  • Antibacterial pads containing benzoyl peroxide have the additional benefit of helping you wipe away oil.
  • Facials: While not absolutely essential, steaming and "deep-cleaning" pores is useful, both alone and in addition to medical treatment, especially for people with "whiteheads" or "blackheads.
  • Pore strips: Pharmacies now carry, under a variety of brand names, strips which you put on your nose, forehead, chin, etc., to "pull out" oil from your pores. These are, in effect, a do-it-yourself facial. They are inexpensive, safe, and work reasonably well if used properly.
  • Toothpaste: One popular home remedy is to put toothpaste on zits. There is no medical basis for this.

Healthy Diet

Alkaline forming foods are best, although you can eat small portions of acid-forming foods. Acid-forming foods include fried foods, rice, white breads, milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. Alkaline foods are fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts. Acidic foods build up toxins in your body while alkaline foods eliminate such toxins and maintain a clean digestive system. This helps to keeps your skin clear and clean.

26 Feb 2015

What to do when you have acne

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Acne is normal skin disease that occurs in our teenage age in different forms. It occurs due to some harmonic changes that happen while entering in teenage age. It is not dangerous but can be a reason to embarrassment.

This is the time of fashion where people are spending more on skin care and in this time if someone has Acne that is bad for his/her face beauty. There is nothing you can do to prevent from Acne. But if you have them then you need some treatment or precautions to rid from Acne.

When someone gets Acne there is one thing in his or her mind now what to do to rid from Acne. For that there are many Medical and Natural treatments are available that we discuss later in this blog. But here are some tips that you need in starting days of acne that can prevent you to having more Acne and scars.

Tips to do when you get acne

  1. Oil on the face is big contributes to acne. So to prevent the oil buildup you need wash your face once or twice a day with a mildsoap and warm water.
  2. Never scrub your face hard with a wash cloth. If you do then it may make it worse by irritating the skin. Try cleansing your face as gently as you can. 
  3. If you wear makeup or any sunscreen, check that it is labeled “noncomedogenic" or “nonacnegenic”.
  4. When you wash makeup then make sure that remove all of your makeup so it doesn't clog your pores.
  5. If you use hair sprays or gels, try to keep them away from your face, as they also can clog pores.
  6. If you have long hair that touches your face, be sure to wash it often enough to keep oil away. Because that can make your face oily.
  7. If you have an after-school job that puts you in contact with oil — like in a fast-food restaurant or gas station, be sure to wash your face well when you get home.
  8.  It also can help to wash your face after you've been exercising.
  9. It is good to use lotion which contains benzoyl peroxide.
  10.  Visit to a doctor if you need.

Many over-the-counter lotions and creams containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide are available to help prevent acne and clear it up at the same time. You can experiment with these to see which helps.

Be sure to follow the instructions exactly — don't use more than you're supposed to at one time (your skin may get too dried out and feel and look worse) and follow any label directions about allergy testing.

The common types of Acne

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We have an introduction with acne in the previous article and know that Acne comes with the teenage age that is natural process. Many of us must have suffered from acne at least once in their lifetime. Both men and women have problem of acne in their life.

Acne comes in different forms that include whitehead, blackhead and pimples. It’s necessary to know about different types of acne because that can help us in specific need for treatment. Here are the examples of different types of acne with images.

Whiteheads

Whiteheads are a mild type of acne vulgaris. It affects mostly teenagers. It remains under the skin and are very small in size. They are formed when the pores on the skin are blocked due to dirt or excess oil.
whiteheads

Blackheads

Blackheads are another form of mild acne. They are black in color and appear on the surface of the skin. Very much similar to whiteheads, except that the top part of the pimple is open. Air gets in through the open area and turns the oil under the skin into black color resulting in blackheads. Blackheads are basically a non-inflamed blocked pore. Remember that a blackhead is not caused by dirt.
blackheads

Papules

 Papules are a moderate form of acne vulgaris and visible on the surface of the skin. They are a type of acnes that get inflamed with small red colored bumps on the skin. Sometimes these acnes can be very sensitive to touch. As a precautionary measure you should not prick or try to break them as it may lead to scarring.
popules

Like whiteheads, they are caused by an oily mixture that clogs hair follicles trapped beneath the surface of the skin. However, papules are also associated with acne inflammation, and they can be tender to the touch.

Pustules

 Pustules are an inflamed variety of pimple that are hard, and full of pus with a white or pale yellow center. They are red at their base and have pus at the top. One should avoid pricking or breaking these pimples. They are prone to cause dark spots or scars all over the skin. Pustules are more commonly known as pimples. They are filled with a mixture of oil and bacteria that's trapped beneath the skin's surface. Pustules are often painful and also cause inflammation.
pustules

Nobules

Nodules are categorized in the severe acne varieties. They are much larger than the above types of acnes, are painful, inflamed bumps, without pus and are hard to touch. They need to be treated by a good dermatologist as you may need to get rid of them with prescription drugs. Over the counter medicines do not work on these acnes.
nobules

 Cysts

 Cysts are also type of severe acne varieties and large in size. It contains pus and looks very similar to boil. Cysts can easily cause scars. They are very painful to touch and you may need the help of a dermatologist.
cysts

Nodules and cysts are considered the severe forms of acne affecting people. Never try to prick or break cysts as the bacteria can spread over to other unaffected regions on the skin and you are more likely to get more cysts and nodules.

All above conditions can all cause undue stress and anxiety and can even be rather painful. However, there is no need to worry if you suffer from any of the above acne types as most acne is curable and can be treated successfully.

Though, different types of acne will require different types of acne treatments. It is ideal to consult your doctor, specifically a dermatologist, to analyze the type of acne you are suffering from and in order to find the correct treatment.

25 Feb 2015

Acne: a brief introduction

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Acne is a type of skin vulgaris that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. That’s generally occurs in our teenage age. It’s the worst thing for face beauty that can convert a beautiful face into a black marks face.

The word Acne comes from the word Acme that meaning “The highest point” Means a point or spot on a flat surface.

What is Acne ?

 Acne is an inflammation of the skin that shows up as different types of bumps. These bumps can be blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cysts. They occur due to blockage of your skin’s pores. It is a skin problem that happens when oil and dead skin cells clog your pores.

It can be divided into two types
  1. Mild Acne
  2. Severe Acne

Mild Acne

Mild acne is the most minor form of acne. It may cause just a few red spots, or pimples. It can usually be managed with over-the-counter medicines.

mild acne

Severe Acne

Severe acne can cause many pimples on your face, neck, chest, around mouth and back, or it can cause bigger, solid, red lumps that are painful and can cause scars. Severe acne needs prescription medicines to help clear the skin and prevent scars.

severe acne

Acne is a problem for most adolescents, although it can occur at any age. Acne cuts across all barriers of race, age, culture and gender. Acne most often occurs on the face but can occur on other areas too. You can often find acne on the chest, back, shoulders and upper arms.

Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. Teens get acne because of the hormonal changes that come with puberty. If your parents had acne as teens, it's more likely that you will, too. The good news is that, for most people, acne goes away almost completely by the time they are out of their teens. There are many form of acne. Some of them are below.

  • Whiteheads - remain under the skin and are very small.
  • Blackheads - clearly visible, they are black and appear on the surface of the skin. Remember that a blackhead is not caused by dirt. Scrubbing your face vigorously when you see blackheads will not help.
  • Papules - visible on the surface of the skin. They are small bumps, usually pink.
  • Pustules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are red at their base and have pus at the top.
  • Nobules - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are large, solid pimples. They are painful and are embedded deep in the skin.
  • Cysts - clearly visible on the surface of the skin. They are painful, and are filled with pus. Cysts can easily cause scars.

Acne is not dangerous, but can leave skin scars. Acne can lower your self-esteem, as you tend to feel inferior due to your physical appearance. It can cause emotional distress and scar the skin.

It is impossible to avoid acne, although you can try to keep tabs on it and prevent major eruptions. Regular treatments can provide relief from acne.

There are many treatments available in the market. Some of them are medical and some are natural. But know that the earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of lasting physical and emotional damage.