Nutritional Remedies For Acne

Acne is a common disorder of the oil glands in the skin characterized by the recurring formation of blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. These oil glands, known as sebaceous glands, are found in large numbers on the face, back, chest and shoulders - the sites acne prefer.

The sebaceous glands (located in each hair follicle) produce oil (sebum) that lubricates the skin; if some of the oil gets trapped or pores get clogged, bacteria multiply in the hair follicle and the skin becomes inflamed. 

Typically, acne appears during puberty, when hormones influencing the secretion of the oil glands are at their peak level of activity. It is more common in males because androgens (male sex hormones) like testosterone stimulate the production of oil, which leads to clogged pores. During puberty, androgens increase in both sexes, making girls in this age range susceptible as well. 

6 Home Remedies To Remove Acne and Scars

Different home remedies for acne can give different outcomes depending on the nature of the skin. These home remedies are applicable only for mild scars. Home remedies for acne scars can be applied during the early stages.

In addition to eating fresh fruits to supply your skin with collagen building vitamin C, you can also smear them onto your face for gentle acid exfoliation. Just puree a forth a cup of pineapple and smooth it onto your face. Leave it for 10-15 minutes, then rinse. Since the pineapples contains ascorbic acid, it will impart a brightening effect on the face, and help fade acne marks.

Use cucumber: as you may already know, putting cucumber slices over your eyes can reduce the swelling, and surprisingly cucumber can also be used to reduce scars. Just make a paste with cucumber, apply it onto the scar and leave it overnight, in order to smooth out the scarring.

6 Home Remedies to Fast Remove Acne

While Acne is not life-threatening, it can have a very adverse psychological impact on it's young sufferer. At the very time of your life, when you're extra-conscious about your looks and want to fit in, being marked out by acne can be extremely difficult to live with.

First things, first, wash your face with lukewarm water to remove any dirt, creams or sun screen, and pat dry. Mash the cucumber and tomato together to make a mask and apply to your face, leaving it own for 20 to 30 minutes. Repeat this procedure a couple of times a week. Be patient. You won't see any overnight changes, because home remedies do take some time. However, you should start to see changes in your complexion within 3 to 6 months, if you're persistent.