How to cure stubborn acne?

Posted by editor07 on Monday 23 Mar 2009

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Acne is one of the most common problems of the sebaceous glands that results in the appearance of pimples, black heads and blemishes on the face, neck, shoulders and the upper back. Acne forms when the pores of the skin get clogged with oil and bacteria.

Acne is caused by various factors such as hormonal imbalance particularly during puberty and menstruation, inability to maintain proper skin hygiene, stress and intake of a faulty diet. Excessive intake of food rich in oxalic acid such as chocolates, coco and rhubarb inhibit the body’s absorption of calcium that maintains the acid- alkali balance of the body thereby, resulting in an outbreak of acne.

Natural cure for acne

Diet: This plays an important role in getting rid of acne naturally. Foods rich in carbohydrates and fat should be avoided. Reducing the intake of salt also helps in getting rid of acne. Vitamin A and vitamin B complex should be supplemented as they reduce facial greasiness and inhibit the formation of acne.

Water: If you are looking to get rid of stubborn acne, then you must increase your daily intake of water up to 8-10 glasses per day. Water keeps the skin hydrated, flushes out the harmful toxins and bacteria from the system and helps keep the skin supple.

Power packs for treating acne:
Mint juice is one of the most effective natural cures for treating acne. Extract about 1 tbsp of fresh mint juice and apply it on a daily basis over the acne affected area. Ripe plums are also highly beneficial for treating acne eruptions. Boil and mash ripe plums to get around 8 tsp of pulp. Add 1 tsp of almond oil and apply it on the acne eruptions. Leave it on for about half and hour and rinse with warm water. A paste made of undiluted cucumber juice and ½ tsp of sandalwood powder also helps get rid of acne. Apply it on the acne affected are to get quick relief.