What
is acne?
Acne is mainly related to the activity of sebaceous
glands of dermis that responsible for the production
of sebum. Sebum helps in carrying the dead cells and
other waste products to the outer skin surface.
So acne is an inflammatory disorder of the skin resulting
from an overactive sebaceous gland (which secrets sebum)
that blocks the hair follicle, the passage that leads
from the sebaceous gland to the surface of the skin.
Thereby the blocked substances, with sebum, bacteria
and other substances form plugs in the follicle and
the infection is manifested, first as white head, latter
black head. It is marked by the eruption of pimples
or pustules especially on the face.
The skin consists two layers.
Outer layer: - epidermis
Inner layer: - dermis- contains sebaceous glands.
Causes:
1. External Factors: pollution, direct
exposure to sun over longer duration etc.
2. Internal Factors: heredity, hormonal imbalances, stress,
constipation etc.
Prevention:
1. Do Pranayama (It is a breathing exercise for purifying
the blood and vitalizing the inner organs), Khumbhaka(In
yoga it is a breathing exercise in which the breath is
retained in a state of suspense when the mind is relaxed).
2. Drink enough water.
3. Do not wash your face more with soap.
4. Try to avoid the causes.
Remedies
1. Honey 3 tablespoons
Cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon
Paste it and apply to affected area.
Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon has the antibacterial and antifungal properties;
whereas lemon can remove dead skin cells.
2. Rub fresh garlic on and around affected
area.
Garlic has antibiotic properties that
help destroying the bacteria thus containing the growth
of acne.
3. Make a paste of neem leaves with turmeric
powder. Apply this paste on the affected area.
Neem has got antibacterial properties
making it effective in controlling epidermal dysfunctions
such as acne.
4. Apply fresh tomato pulp on the face.
Tomato is known to have anti-oxidants
and contains vitamins A & C. Vitamin C in tomatoes
can rejuvenate the dull skin and vitamin A is involved
in formation of healthy skin.
5. Apply a paste of orange peel powder with water on affected
area. Wash it off after 30 minutes with lukewarm water.
The citric acid in orange soothes and
softens skin removing pore-clogging impurities.
6. Apply cucumber juice on the face.
Cucumber has hydrating and astringent
properties.
