Acne is a common skin disease that affects both male and female.
Many factors may contribute to the development of acne. They include:
-Genetics
-Diet
-Stress
-Hormone changes
-Infection
-Some medications: lithium , steroids , anticonvulsants
-Restrictive clothing: Shoulder pads,backpacks, underwire bras etc.
-Headbands
-Endocrine disorders: polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
-Smoking: especially in older individuals
Below are natural remedies to treat acne:
-Apply honey & cinnamon powder
Honey & cinnamon have antioxidant, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties so they can help in clearing acne away.Just put a clean finger or cotton wool into the mixture and rub a little on the acne for days consistently.
-Apply Coconut oil
Like some other natural remedies listed, coconut oil contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds.These properties mean that coconut oil may help eradicate acne-causing bacteria and reduce the redness and swelling of pimples because of its soothing and moisturizing effects,coconut oil can help speed up the healing of open acne sores.
-Apply aloe vera gel
Aloe vera when applied to the skin,helps to fight
bacteria, reduce inflammation & enhance healing of acne wounds.
-Apply green tea to the skin
of people drink green tea for its health benefits, but it can also be
helpful when applied directly to the skin.
Green tea contains flavonoids and tannins, which are known to help
fight inflammation and the bacteria that may cause pimples ( 11 , 12 )