Natural Skin Care

People from ages twenty-one through forty and up can be affected by a very common skin condition, adult acne. The most to suffer from this chronic disorder are women. Symptoms can include pimples, blocked pores, whiteheads, and blackheads. Acne can manifest itself wherever the skin’s oil glands are located, such as the chest and back but mostly on the face.

Factors that encourage adult acne are very different from those involved with juvenile acne. Adult acne usually involves normal or combination skin or even dry and sensitive skin, rather than oily skin which is the typical cause of juvenile acne. One form of acne called acne vulgaris is characterized by the presence of, pimples, black heads, small superficial sebaceous cysts and scars.

For adults, there are numerous factors that can contribute to having acne. The most well known cause is stress, causing production of Cortisol, a hormone that is known for promoting acne. Even coffee consumption promotes the creation of Cortisol. Smoking, poor diet, and low consumption of free fatty acids can all lead to an adult acne condition.

Worldwide, millions of adults are affected by acne. Over-the-counter products can help treat acne, but they contain chemicals that may deteriorate the skin and may only work for a limited amount of time. Natural and herbal remedies are being looked at now in the wake of hazards of chemicals used in over-the-counter products. Herbal remedies aren’t as harsh and contain no chemicals - they are compounded mixtures of readily available plants and herbs.

Natural treatment for adult acne can range from lotions, creams, herbal formulations, and home made products. Herbal acne treatments utilize Echinacea and tea tree oil. Echinacea and Oregon grape help increase the body’s immune system. Tea tree oil is widely used and consists of terpenoids, known for its antiseptic and antifungal characteristics. Using natural methods is a highly desired option.

To remove acne scars, try almond oil. Apricot and citrus juices also help, by reducing the presence of cysts. They also act as natural exfoliates, thereby removing dead skin cells and consequently unclogging pores. Distilled white vinegar can be dabbed onto to the skin in acne-affected areas, in order to cleanse the pores. Finally, due to its anti-bacterial properties, a layer of honey may be applied to the skin, as a mask, to help with healing of acne-affected areas.

Herbs such as green tea, chamomile, and even oatmeal are great remedies for treating inflammation since they have anti-inflammatory characteristics. Any itching sensations are reduced by washing with oatmeal. Ginger also reduces redness and inflammation. Licorice surprisingly increases mucous which stimulates the adrenal gland and increases natural defense systems in the body. This removes any bacteria and germs that may be the cause of acne.

Acne is a common chronic skin disorder associated with puberty. But adult acne affects people from ages twenty-one through forty and up. Acne can come up as any of the following: congested pores, whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. Wherever there are many oil glands, largely on the face, chest and back; these blemishes may occur. One form of acne is characterized by the presence of black heads, pimples, a small superficial sebaceous cyst, and scars. Treatments for acne come in the form of lotions, creams, home made products, or even herbal formulations. Some of the herbal acne treatments use echinacea and tea tree oil.