What is acne, unfortunately, many peopleIt is known not by hearsay - someone has encountered it personally, someone's relatives or friends suffered from acne. It would seem that acne does not threaten health in any way, but it does threaten psychological state. In the best case, self-doubt will appear, and in the worst - very persistent complexes can develop. Therefore, acne must be gotten rid of, and the faster - the better. If acne is very pronounced, it is best not to experiment on your own, but to go to a professional cosmetologist. The doctor will accurately assess the condition of your skin and the scale of the disaster, after which he will select the optimal course of acne treatment for you.

A little bit about acne

So, what is acne - it's clear.In simple terms, acne is a blackhead rash and pimples. In most cases, people are simply perplexed as to where such a misfortune as acne came from. In fact, there are many reasons and it is very difficult to reliably determine what exactly triggered it in your case. But it is still necessary to have general information.

• Genetic predisposition

A family tendency is often noted.- Parents pass on their predisposition to acne to their children. Of course, this does not mean that the daughter will necessarily have acne if the mother has acne. But unfortunately, this possibility cannot be ruled out.

• Hormonal changes

The first thing that needs to be ruled out ishormonal imbalance. It is not for nothing that acne most often appears in adolescence, as well as in pregnant women. In addition, acne can appear against the background of any disease that results in a hormonal imbalance in the body.

• Wrong skin care

Any skin needs proper, thorough andregular care. Especially if the skin is oily. Otherwise, acne and even inflamed pimples may appear. Therefore, always pay due attention to skin care to avoid acne.

• Improper diet

Doctors have long proven a direct link between diethuman nutrition and the condition of his skin. If you are faced with acne, pay attention to your food. Too much flour, fatty and fried foods, artificial colors and preservatives, carbonated drinks and coffee increase the risk of acne and pimples. Most often, rashes appear on the face - especially on the chin, forehead and nose. In addition, acne can affect the skin of the shoulders and back. The intensity of the rash can also be very different - from single acne to a huge number of them. And remember - the sooner you start treatment, the easier it will be to cope with the problem. Nature offers us a lot of ingredients that are very effective in dealing with acne. So why not use them? Moreover, the components for almost all recipes are very accessible and do not require almost any financial costs. But do not forget that the most important rule that is necessary to achieve success is consistency. If you do masks and scrubs occasionally, you will simply waste your time. Regardless of what types of masks and skin cleansing you choose.

Healing Masks

The effect of medicinal masks for acne is complex.Firstly, they deeply cleanse the pores. Secondly, the pores narrow under the influence of masks, and thirdly, they prevent the appearance of new breakouts. As a result, acne retreats. But you should not overuse masks. Remember that any mask must be applied to well-cleansed and necessarily steamed skin. Steaming the skin is easy. Put three tablespoons of pharmacy chamomile in a saucepan, pour a glass of water and bring to a boil. Then pour the chamomile decoction into a deep container. Check the temperature of the steam so as not to burn the skin. Lean over the steam, cover your head with a terry towel from above. The duration of such a steam bath is 20 minutes. In the event that you have any diseases of the cardiovascular system or respiratory organs, it is better to refuse a steam bath. But since the skin still needs to be steamed, make compresses. Prepare a chamomile decoction in exactly the same way, cool it slightly, soak a small gauze towel in it and apply it to your face for about 15 minutes. But keep in mind that the compress cools down quite quickly, so change it periodically - as it cools down.

• Mask of egg white

Egg white is the simplest and mosteffective mask. It not only narrows enlarged pores, but even gives a slight lifting effect. And a large amount of vitamin A intensively nourishes the skin and gives it an even, fresh look. To prepare the mask, separate two egg whites from the yolks, place them in a deep container and beat very thoroughly until a thick white foam forms. By the way, the easiest way to do this is with a mixer, although it is quite possible to do it with a whisk - it will just take a little more effort and much more time. Apply the resulting mask to steamed skin in as thick a layer as possible and leave for about 20 minutes. During this time, you will begin to feel tightness - this is completely normal. Then wash off the mask with cool water and let the skin dry on its own, without wiping it off. The feeling of tightness should remain for about 15 more minutes. If it does not go away, lubricate the skin with any moisturizer. By the way, if you have combination skin, do not apply the mask to dry areas. This mask should be done three times a week during the treatment period, and then, for acne prevention, twice a month is enough.

• Mask with bran

If there are a lot of pimples and acne, but you can’t get rid of themthem as quickly as possible, a mask with bran will come to the rescue. For it, you will need one tablespoon of regular baking soda, edible bran and cold boiled water. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to get a homogeneous mass. Cleanse and steam the skin of the face, then apply an even layer of the mask to the acne. Be sure to cover it with plastic wrap - it will enhance the effect of the mask. After 15 minutes, wash off the mask, but not with water, but with a pre-prepared acidic solution. To do this, mix apple cider vinegar and water in a ratio of 1 to 8. Simply put, for every 100 grams of vinegar, you will need 800 grams of water.

• Mask of raw potatoes

Potatoes will not only cleanse your skin, but also reducescars, which very often remain in places where there were severely inflamed areas of the skin. Peel one large potato, wash it and grate it. Immediately apply a thick layer to the steamed skin, put a gauze napkin on top and leave for about 30 minutes. Then rinse the skin with cold water, dry it and apply a thin layer of sour cream, which will be absorbed very quickly. During the treatment of acne, the mask should be done every other day, and then, to prevent new rashes, repeat the mask once a week. And it is unlikely that acne will return.

• Peanut mask

Peanut butter can be found in most stores.oil - it can also be used successfully. The mask is prepared as follows: in any non-metal container, mix one tablespoon of peanut butter melted in a water bath and one tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, let the mixture harden. By the way, this mask can be prepared for future use - it can be stored for about a month. The main thing is - in a tightly closed container and only in the refrigerator. Apply the mask to dry skin in a thin layer, cover with plastic wrap on top and leave for 20 minutes. Then rinse the mass with cool water and let the skin dry naturally. By the way, it is most convenient to do this mask before going to bed, since for some time after it the skin may look a little irritated. In about an hour this will pass. And in order for the skin not to dry out, be sure to use a moisturizer.

• Mask of garlic

Garlic mask is most effective in thosecases when in addition to acne there are a lot of inflamed pimples. However, be very careful not to burn the skin. Chop five cloves of garlic, mix with one tablespoon of sour cream and leave to infuse for at least an hour. Then apply the mask to the skin of the face in an even layer, cover with gauze and leave for 10 minutes, no more! Then wash the skin very thoroughly and be sure to lubricate with a moisturizer. If you feel a burning sensation earlier than 10 minutes, immediately wash off the mask to avoid burning. Due to the bactericidal properties of garlic, the effect of using the mask is noticeable after the first time. However, you should not overuse it - do not do the mask more than twice a week. And the duration of the course of treatment is no more than one month.

• Chamomile Mask

The easiest way to get rid of inflamedacne - this is a chamomile mask. To prepare it, pour two tablespoons of dry pharmacy chamomile with a glass of boiling water and let it stand until the water cools. Strain the infusion with gauze and apply a thick layer of chamomile to problem areas of the skin, put a plastic film on top. The mask should be kept on the skin for at least 30 minutes, and then washed off with cool water.

• Almond mask

Another very effective way to deal withacne in the shortest possible time - almond mask. You will need a tablespoon of milk, a tablespoon of freshly squeezed orange juice, one ampoule of oil solution of vitamin A and 5 pieces of almonds. Soak the almonds in boiling water and leave for about two hours. Then, using a blender or a regular fork, crush the almonds into a puree, add juice and milk. Then cut the capsule and add vitamin A there. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, put in the refrigerator to infuse for an hour. Apply the mask to steamed skin in the problem areas, cover with plastic wrap and leave for 40 minutes. Then rinse the skin with warm milk and let it dry naturally without wiping. In order to cure acne, you need to do such masks three times a week. And then, for acne prevention, repeat once every two weeks.

Cleansing Scrubs

In addition to medicinal masks, you won’t be able to do withoutcleansing scrubs. They can also be made at home. There are different types of scrubs that are effective for acne. You will find their descriptions below.

• Lemon Scrub

Grind two tablespoons in a coffee grinderoatmeal, squeeze the juice from half a lemon and mix with the oatmeal crumbs. Apply the resulting mass to steamed skin in problem areas, massage thoroughly and leave for 20 minutes. Then rinse with cool water. This scrub is enough to do twice a week.

• Strawberry Scrub

If you are faced with acne during the summer, whenthere are fresh strawberries, you can try to beat the disease with the help of a strawberry scrub. To do this, crush three to five large berries with a fork and apply the strawberry puree to the acne area. Leave for about 5 minutes, and then thoroughly rub the acne and wash off the scrub with water.

• Yeast Scrub

There are different types of yeast scrubs.We suggest you try one of the most effective for acne. You will need one egg yolk, half a teaspoon of vegetable oil and one teaspoon of dry baker's yeast. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and leave for 10 minutes in a warm place. After that, apply the scrub to acne, massage the skin and rinse with cool water. This scrub does not need to be done more than twice a week during the period when you are treating acne, and then - once a week, for prevention.

• Banana Scrub

Fry one on a hot frying pantablespoon of buckwheat, cool and grind. Then crush half a fresh banana, add buckwheat flour and apply the resulting mask to acne in an even layer. Massage the skin, leave for about 15 minutes, and then rinse with cool water. During the acne treatment, scrub three times a week, and then twice a month. We recommend reading:

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