Acne

                                                      

                          Acne 

Acne, our most common skin disorder, is characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and cysts. Nearly everyone is afflicted at some time in life, but acne is particularly common in teenagers. The hormonal changes of puberty enlarge the skin's sebaceous glands, increasing their output of an oily substance called sebum. A build up of sebum mixed with bacteria, dead skin cells, and other debris clogs pores, leading to one or more forms of acne . Birth control pills are sometimes a triggering factor.

The psychological, social and physical effects of adult acne can be just as serious as the effects of teenage acne—and in some cases can be worse. For example, because skin loses collagen with age, it's more difficult for it to bounce back after tissue damage; this means adult acne may be more likely to result in permanent scarring.

From the moment you are born, your skin begins a lifelong process of shedding dead cells and producing oil. This process can be disrupted by your hormone balance, which changes throughout your life. The acne cycle is initiated when excess oil and dead skin cells combine to plug the pore of a hair follicle; behind the plugged pore, bacteria grow and multiply, triggering inflammation and swelling. That's an acne blemish.

People with acne often feel incredibly alone but the fact is, acne is the most common skin disease in the world, with tens of millions of sufferers. More than 85% of Americans have acne breakouts at some time in their lives. Among teenagers, about 90% develop acne, and it can last all their teen years. Many adults have acne, too. Among adult women, about 50% experience acne breakouts at some point; among men, about 25%—and the chronic nature of the condition means adults may have to endure symptoms for decades if not treated.

Prevention

Some of the most popular natural acne treatments include:

Wash with a non-oily Face wash twice daily, once in the morning and once at night.

Avoid oily cosmetics. This is not so much a treatment as a way to prevent outbreaks.

Natural astringent cleanser, such as Dickinson Astringent Cleanser Pads. These cleaners can sometimes cause dry skin so it is best to use them, especially on problem areas.

Herbal remedies

There are a number of herbal remedies that have been established over the past years.

Mix honey and cinnamon to a paste. Apply the paste on the skin at night and wash it next morning.

Mix lemon juice and cinnamon and apply it to acne
Use fresh mint juice rub as

Make your own “acne cream” from the ground up orange peel and water. Apply to acne for 20-30 minutes.

These herbal remedies are not proven and are contested by many, but they have been known to show good results.

Genetics and hormones are the acne triggers in everyone. In adults, stress can have a profound effect on hormones which, in turn, can cause acne to flare up. Relaxing can really help!