Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Pimples And Acne Permanently

Pimples are a symptom of a condition, whereas acne is the condition itself. People who have acne-prone skin will experience pimples as a part of this condition, however not everyone who gets the occasional pimple has this kind of skin. Breakouts of small acne here and there is common and it usually goes away after some time. If acne is a chronic skin condition then it often makes your adolescence and adult life difficult. It becomes a matter of concern when they appear in clusters on the cheeks, one side of nose, chin, forehead, even shoulders, back and chest. Acne breakouts can have a negative impact on your skin as well as your self-confidence.

Depending on the main trigger, acne can take several shapes and forms. Here are a few kinds of acne.

What are the causes and symptoms of acne?

Acne breakouts are characterized by large pus-filled bumps under the skin that are sometimes painful to touch. In some cases, the pus may only be at the tip of the lump or no pus at all.

Excess oil (Sebum) production: Hormonal changes can cause acne breakouts especially during puberty when androgen levels increase and the sebaceous glands produce excessive sebum, leading to acne among males and females alike. Although this natural oil (sebum) keeps the skin of our body moisturized.

Medication: Due to a side effect of medicines or a supplements containing corticosteroids, testosterone or lithium that interfere with hormones and trigger acne breakouts.

Stress: Stress can cause the breakouts of pimples on your acne-prone skin and worsen the situation. If you are not sleeping well due to stress and not drinking adequate water during the day, you will likely see acne sprouting on your face.

Bacteria: There are millions of bacteria living and thriving on your skin. When your skin pores are clogged with dust and oil, these bacteria can lead to acne breakouts and skin infections. Therefore, use antibacterial face wash to keep these harmful bacteria from breeding on your skin.

Diet: Foods rich in carbohydrates such as chips, chocolates, bagels, and bread can cause acne and people who are sensitive to dairy products, nuts and dry fruits like almonds, cashew, walnut and raisins are more likely to get acne and  have a worsen condition.

Make-up Products: Using too many make-up products can clog your skin pores and irritate your skin, which later lead to acne. If you wear make-up every day then consider using a good-quality moisturizer before applying foundation, and you need to follow your skincare routine and apply Aloe Vera gel and night creams to let your skin repair itself. Also, remove your makeup before going to sleep.

What are the Ayurvedic remedies to treat acne?

Here are some of the best Ayurvedic formulations that can treat and prevent all types of acne breakouts.

Manjishtadi Kwath: It's a herbal oral use decoction that helps treat skin diseases like acne from within by purifying the blood and eliminating free radicals from the system. Even if you do not have acne, you can still consume Manjishtadi Kwath regularly to get naturally glowing, youthful skin.

Triphala Drink: This drink helps to balance three doshas. After you are up and fresh, drink Triphala water store overnight in a mud container (1/2 tsp powder in 100 ml water) to balance your Pitha.

Face cleansing: For face cleansing use cool milk or rose water. Apply sandalwood facemask, keep it for 20 minutes and then take bath or wash your face.

Shatavari Drink: Have 1 tsp of shatavari powder in 250 mi milk or water 30 minutes before going to sleep at night.

Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Amla is rich in vitamin C, which is good for skin and treating conditions like acne and pimples. You can consume raw Amla or apply paste to the acne-affected area on the skin.

Neem: Neem is a natural blood purifier that helps treat skin conditions and control blood sugar levels. You can prepare a Neem paste and apply it on the affected area for 20 minutes and wash it off.

Tulsi (Holy Basil): Tulsi possesses antimicrobial properties that help treat acne and other skin conditions originating from the gut or bacterial infections.

Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera can soothe acne that is inflamed and painful. Apply Aloe Vera gel to the skin and leave it on for 30 minutes, and then wash it off with cold water.

What are the best homeopathic remedies for acne and pimples?

1) Asterias Rubens used to treat acne at puberty, pimples on side of nose, chin and mouth, 2) Pulsatilla Nigricans is for acne at puberty especially girls who are overweight and have delayed menses. 3) Juglans Regia and Sarsaparilla are good for acne associated with menstrual irregularities, 4) Berries  Aquifolium  can be used to treat acne blotches and pimples 5) Bovista used for treating acne due to use of cosmetics, 6) Graphites is good for treating pimples on neck and back while 7) Ledum Palustre is used for red pimples on forehead and cheeks.

What are the other general measures/tips?

1) Wash your face twice with luke-warm water in a day especially after sweating. 2) Avoid sunburn and suntan. 3) Use Vitamin A and B6 supplements for your skin health. 4) Exercise helps natural acne healing process. 5) Drink lots of water to clean the body toxins and keep skin hydrated, 6) Use watermelon and papaya, turmeric and honey face pack. 7) Drink Cumin Coriander-Fennel tea. 8) Avoid using too much cosmetic products. 9) Ensure that you avoid excessive greasy, oily, spicy and sour foods.

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