HOW TO GET RID OF ACNE

Acne is not only painful but also embarrassing and unsightly. It is characterized by red pimples which usually occur on the face mainly on teenagers and adults.

Even more embarrassing are the scars and pimple marks that are left behind after the pimples have healed. The scars will always remind you of the pain you went through when you were battling these pimples.

However, it is worth noting that most of these scars will fade away in a few months. These acne scars and pimple marks should not make you feel helpless as there are a few products such as body wash, moisturizers, face masks and many others, that you can use to remove them to preventing further hyper-pigmentation.

                         MAIN CAUSES OF ACNE SCARs

Everyone can have acne, even if you are a teenager or on your late 20s, 30s and so on, you are still prone to having acne. So, what are the possible causes of acne scars?

There actually a lot of possible factors which causes of acne though experts can’t directly link some of those to having acne breakout.

• Heredity – It is believed that acne development or attack runs in the family due to genetics though this still has to be verified by experts.

• Food – Excess oil, chemicals and preservatives, and other elements present or mixed in food can cause or trigger acne attacks. Eating nuts and oily food are said to be major contributors in having acne but experts have to still verify this.

• Hormones – Changing levels of androgen (male hormones) and estrogen (female hormones) can lead to development of acne. Androgen contribute to the increase in production of sebum (oil) and enlargement of sebaceous glands in the skin. And, that explains why teens or women who are having their menstrual period are prone to acne development.

• Bacteria – Pro-pionibacterium acnes, the bacteria that stay on the skin contribute to the developing of acne. It can cause inflammation, redness or irritation once the sebum, oil from the skin’s oil glands, was dissolved by enzyme produced by the bacteria.

• Stress – Stress is said to be one of the main factors in having acne, adding to other contributors mentioned here like food, dirt and bacteria. So, better relieve that stress, have a proper diet and enough rest.

• Dirt – Dust and other dirt can block the pores of your skin and it can lead to acne. If you have an oily skin, the more chances you’ll it will block and stay on your pores, leading to black and white heads. Once it blocked your pores, it could lead to inflammation and acne 
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#1. NEUTROGENA CLEAR FACE LOTION 

#2. EXPOSED SKIN CARE FACIAL CLEANSER

 #3. CLEAN & CLEAR DUAL ACTION MOISTURIZER

THE 6 DIY HOME REMEDIES FOR ACNE SCARS REMOVAL

• Lemon Juice

It has been established that lemon juice has bleaching properties and therefore can help to lighten the scars.

Lemon contains ascorbic acid, Vitamin C and phytoncides which helps in eliminating the further propagation and growth of bacteria.

Method: Take lemon juice and combine it with an equal volume of water and then apply the solution directly on the scars. Leave the lemon juice on the scars for about 20 minutes before cleaning it up.

Do not forget to moisturize your skin after washing the juice. Lime juice can also be used in place of lemon juice.

• Use Baking Soda For Exfoliation

When Baking soda is used to exfoliate your skin, it plays an important role in lightening the scars.

Method: Take one teaspoon of Baking soda (our all time favorite is this brand) and mix it with two teaspoons of water to form a paste. Apply the paste on your face and gently rub it in circular motions.

Make sure that you take more emphasis on the areas that have the scars. After rubbing your face for two minutes, cleanse your face with clean water.

• Tea Tree Oil

When I first tried to treat my acne, tea tree oil was the product of choice. Though my acne worsened as I got older because of hormones, tea tree oil fights bacteria-based acne well.

Tea tree oil is a topical acne treatment and contains “terpenes”– this is a component produced by most plants as an essential oil, and in tea tree oil’s case, kills bacteria with very little side effects.

Tea tree oil products can come in cover sticks, but if you can’t get that to match your skin tone, its typical form is a clear oil, no one will know you’re wearing it if you choose to use it throughout the day.

Method: Mix ½ teaspoon of Tea tree oil (We love this brand that offers excellent quality of oil) with 2 tsp of water, once mixed apply to the clear skin with the help of cotton balls.

• Aloe Vera

The sap of Aloe Vera can be used to treat many conditions including red pimples, burns, and wounds and so on. It is a natural moisturizer that helps to rejuvenate your skin.

If you pick at your face often, or are trying to get over the habit (and you should be trying!), Aloe might be a great natural remedy for it.

Just like Tea Tree Oil, Aloe also has antibacterial properties that helps in reduce acne and is easy to find in 100% pure format, such as directly extracted from the plant or you may use  ready-to-use Aloe Vera Gel as well.

Method: Make use of your hands to apply the Aloe Vera (we recommend this brand) juice onto your face. Leave it on for about 20 minutes or until it dries and then wash it off. Repeat this process for a week and you will notice the stunning results.

• Cucumber Face Masks

When it comes to treating acne scars, Cucumber is considered to be one of the best home remedies for it. Cucumber paste, used as a natural remedy for acne which helps to fade and lighten the appearance of stubborn scars quickly.

I do not suggest using lemon juice for acne scars (which has the same results), because lemons are acidic and can sting to certain people. Cucumbers, on the other hand, will not dry out and harm your face, but can still lighten scarring.

Method: When using it for scars specifically, you can use paste masks (We use and suggest this brand) which are easily available over the counter. However, you can use it in it’s natural form as well, just cut a fresh slice of Cucumber and start rubbing onto your face gently and wash it off after 20 minutes.