Home remedies for acne and pimples

Acne is a skin condition that usually affects young adults or teenagers. However it can also occur among children and older people. Acne manifests itself in the form of pimples or “zits” which include whiteheads, blackheads, cysts and inflammations on the skin. Acne or pimples occur when the pores of the skin get blocked because of over-secretion of oil in the glands of the skin or due to dirt and chemical build-up on the skin surface. These skin eruptions and inflammations usually occur on the face, neck, back and shoulders but could also appear on other parts of the body like arms, trunk, legs, buttocks etc.

Home remedies for acne and pimples are the safest method of treatment for this skin condition. Not only are these remedies easy to prepare and administer they are also totally natural and do not have any harmful effect on the skin. Chemical ingredients in medications can further damage the skin but home remedies for pimples and acne address the problem from the root, avoid the side effect of drugs and cure and heal naturally. Regular use of natural remedies made at home will not cause any damage to the skin and will give you a healthy and glowing skin.

While pimples or acne are not a serious medical problem, they tend to scar the skin especially if they have been scratched or the surface has been broken. Scars look ugly and cause a lot of emotional problems for the sufferer and create a sense of low self-worth. Rather than undergo such trauma, it is advisable to treat this problem using natural home remedies that are more effective than medicines and drugs for skin problems of this type.

There is very little knowledge on what causes pimples and acne to occur. They happen due to a combination of circumstances like hormonal imbalance ( during puberty, menstruation and pregnancy), consumption of greasy, oily food, low intake of water, poor hygiene in particular insufficient and incorrect skin-care regimes, use of oily cosmetics, excessive sweating, stress.

However this condition can be treated with homeremedies for acne which include plant-based ingredients that help in not just curing pimples but also preventing them from occurring. A diet with lots of fresh vegetables and fruits that are rich in Vitamin A and B-Complex (e.g. green leafy vegetables, red pepper, apricots, berries, cereals, yeast, carrot, cantaloupe) is particularly beneficial in keeping the skin healthy and beautiful. Drinking lots of water and avoiding greasy, rich food will  go a long way in caring for your body and skin. Finally, proper skincare and hygiene is also necessary to prevent acne and pimples from occurring – this would include regular washing of the face and body, shampooing the hair and scalp, avoiding over-exposure to the sun and to chemical-based cosmetics.