Acne… This one word can ruinmood for a long time. And many people fight an unequal battle with acne throughout their lives. Do you know why acne wins in most cases? Because people do not know how to get rid of them. They try various expensive drugs, follow all the latest cosmetic innovations. Some of them periodically visit cosmetologists - but acne either does not want to retreat at all, or returns very quickly. As a rule, this happens for one of two reasons - either if you do not take care of your skin regularly, from time to time, or if the care is incorrect. Systematicity, of course, depends solely on the degree of your desire to say goodbye to acne. But now we will tell you how to properly care for your skin to get rid of acne.

Causes of Acne

But before you take decisive action, you need to understand why, in fact, you have these pimples. After all, if you do not eliminate the main cause, the struggle will be endless. So:

• Improper care for oily and combination skin

Most often, acne occurs in people whose skin is either combination or oily. The slightest error in facial care is enough to reveal the named guest, and sometimes more than one.

• Hormonal disorders

Another common cause of acne- Hormonal imbalance. Have you noticed that acne is very common among teenagers and pregnant women? Approximately the same thing happens if a person has any disease that leads to hormonal changes in the body.

• Human nutrition

Quite rarely, but still sometimes the reasonThe appearance of acne can be caused by poor nutrition and, as a result, disruption of the digestive tract. Give up products containing artificial colors and preservatives, flour and confectionery products, and especially chocolate. Strong tea, coffee and carbonated drinks should also be excluded from the diet. But bran, cereals, plant and fermented milk foods will be very useful.

Means for daily cleansing of the skin

The very first and most important step in skin care- this is its daily cleansing: at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. Morning washing is necessary to remove sebum and prevent blockage and, as a result, the appearance of acne and pimples. You should not use any detergents in the morning, so as not to irritate the skin once again. You need to wash with hot water - only it can fully dissolve and remove sebum. But you should finish washing with cool water - it will narrow the pores. In the evening, you cannot do without a special cleanser, since the skin must be thoroughly cleansed of impurities accumulated during the day. You can buy a ready-made product, or you can use folk recipes, for example:

• Oat broth

Oats have a powerful bactericidal andanti-inflammatory properties, which can be successfully used against acne. To wash, prepare an oatmeal decoction - place 10 tablespoons of ordinary unpeeled oats in an enamel pan, pour in a liter of water. Bring the decoction to a boil, then cover with a lid, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. At this time, grate ordinary baby soap without any additives on a fine grater - you should get five tablespoons of soap shavings. Turn off the decoction, cool it a little and strain. Bring to a boil again, pour in the soap shavings and cook for 15 minutes, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon. Then cool the decoction and pour into a small glass container with a lid. Use for washing like a regular gel.

• Chamomile gel

Another very effective remedy forwashing for problem skin - chamomile gel. It is prepared very simply: place three tablespoons of dry pharmacy chamomile in an enamel saucepan, pour 1/3 cup of water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and boil for another 10 minutes. Cool, strain and mix in a one-to-one ratio with bath foam intended for newborn babies.

• Apple gel

This gel does not last long - about fivedays, but is very effective. So if you have some free time, you can try it - you will definitely be pleased with the result. The gel is prepared as follows: grate half a peeled apple and 30 grams of baby soap on a fine grater. Pour 100 grams of water over the soap shavings and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. As soon as the broth boils, turn it off and cool it a little. Then add the apple puree and mix thoroughly, put it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. This washing gel should only be stored in the refrigerator and, as already mentioned, for no more than five days.

Means for deep cleansing of the face

In addition to daily washing several times aweek, you need to cleanse your skin more radically to remove not only dirt, but also dead skin particles. And for this you will need a scrub. Which, by the way, you can also make yourself. And it will be no less effective. Remember the main rule - no matter what scrub you use, you need to apply it to a pre-cleaned and steamed face. For this, it is best to use chamomile infusion - place five tablespoons of dry chamomile flowers in a deep container and pour half a liter of boiling water. Infuse until the temperature becomes bearable for the skin of the face - do not allow burns. Lower your head over the steam and cover with a terry towel. The duration of the steam bath is 15 minutes. If you have cardiovascular and/or lung diseases, it is better not to take a bath - use compresses. Prepare a chamomile infusion as described above, strain. Soak a gauze napkin in the hot infusion and apply to the skin of the face for 10 minutes. Change the napkins as they cool.

• Oatmeal scrub

The simplest, but far from the worst scrub -This is an oatmeal scrub. To make it, you will need three tablespoons of oatmeal and two tablespoons of sour cream or low-fat yogurt. Heat a frying pan, pour in the oatmeal and fry it for five minutes. Stir constantly to prevent the oatmeal from burning. When the oatmeal turns golden, cool it and grind it into powder using a coffee grinder. Mix the powder with sour cream or yogurt immediately before use, apply it to steamed skin and massage for five minutes. Then rinse with water and apply a moisturizer.

• Scrub with sea salt

If you have very oily facial skin, this will suit youscrub with sea salt, which can be purchased at any drugstore. If nothing else bothers you except acne, you can use regular sour cream as a base for the scrub. And if, to be completely happy, you also have inflamed pimples - egg yolk. Whatever you choose as a base - the principle of preparation is simple. Mix the salt and the base and immediately apply to steamed facial skin, massage for a couple of minutes. Then rinse the skin with plenty of cool water and be sure to lubricate it with either baby cream or your regular moisturizer. Otherwise, you risk getting skin irritation.

• Scrub with orange peel

Have you eaten an orange?Don't rush to throw away the peel - it will make a wonderful scrub. And first, dry it - either on the windowsill, if time allows, or in the oven, if you want to make the scrub as soon as possible. Then grind the zest thoroughly. If you are preparing it in advance - store it in a dry place, in a tightly closed container to avoid moisture. The scrub itself is prepared immediately before use - mix half a teaspoon of orange zest and sour cream, apply to pre-steamed skin of the face. Massage a little, then rinse with cool water. Do not forget about moisturizing cream - otherwise irritation may occur.

• Coffee Scrub

Do you like natural coffee?Don't throw away the coffee grounds — they make a great scrub that effectively cleanses clogged pores. And a nice bonus — you won't have to mess around with this scrub. Just apply the coffee grounds to problem areas of your skin and massage thoroughly for one minute. Then rinse off the scrub, dry your skin and be sure to apply your moisturizer. You'll notice the results after the very first cleansing of your skin — it will literally become velvety. But don't get too carried away! Coffee grounds are quite an aggressive abrasive, so they can damage your skin. Once a week is enough, no more often.

Deep facial cleansing

Once - twice a month is necessaryperform deep facial cleansing. You won't be able to do it well at home, so it's best to entrust it to a professional. Today, there are several types of facial cleansing. We'll tell you about two of them - the most popular:

• Mechanical cleaning

This type of cleaning is still the most popular.Although it should be noted that it is far from the most pleasant - the sensations are quite painful. The essence of the method is simple - the facial skin is thoroughly steamed, after which the cosmetologist wraps his fingers in a sterile napkin and begins to clean the clogged pores.

• Ultrasonic cleaning

In this case, skin cleansing occurs whenwith the help of ultrasound. Supporters of this cleaning claim that ultrasound perfectly cleans pores, removes dead skin particles and blackheads, but does not injure the skin at all. In addition, the skin relief is leveled, its elasticity is restored. Of course, the cost of such cleaning is slightly higher than mechanical. But this price is really justified.

Anti-inflammatory masks

When talking about acne remedies, one cannot help buttell about masks that relieve inflammation and prevent the development of new rashes. All the masks described below are completely safe. Of course, if they do not contain components that you may be allergic to. Therefore, if you are in doubt, do not be lazy and conduct a kind of test: apply a small amount of the finished mask to the elbow bend and leave for 15 minutes. If you do not feel a burning sensation or itching, and no redness or rashes appear on the skin, you can safely use the mask.

• Honey and egg mask

If you have a lot of inflamed pimples, trymake this mask, for the preparation of which you will need one egg white and half a teaspoon of any natural honey. Mix the white with honey, and then beat it with a mixer or whisk until a thick foam forms. Apply this foam to a pre-steamed face in a thick layer and leave for about 15 minutes. After that, wash off the mask with water at room temperature, blot with a terry towel. Apply a little sour cream to the skin and rub it until completely absorbed. Such a mask should be done at least three times a week until the rash disappears. Then - for prevention - once a week is enough.

• Peach mask

The peach mask is very effective - ithelps to eliminate both acne and inflammation. Moreover, it is very simple and will not take much of your time. You will only need a ripe peach. Peel it and mash it with a fork. Apply the resulting peach puree to your face and leave for 30 minutes. By the way, such a mask also acts as a peeling - due to the fruit acid. Therefore, do not get carried away with it - it is enough to do the mask once a week. However, if you have combination skin, it is better to refuse this acne remedy. Or, at least, do not apply the fruit puree to sensitive areas of the skin - only to problem areas.

• Mask of aloe and honey

Both aloe and honey are practically universal.As they say, one hundred troubles - one answer. They will also help with acne. By the way, this mask can be prepared in advance, so as not to waste time before each use. We offer you the proportions calculated for preparing a mask for 10 uses. First, you need to find an aloe plant that has already celebrated its fifth birthday. Place five large aloe branches in the freezer and leave for three days. Then, without defrosting, peel off the film and mince. Melt 7 tablespoons of honey over low heat, add aloe and boil for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Then cool the mixture slightly and pour into a glass jar. Store the mask only in the refrigerator and cover with a lid. Before use, be sure to thoroughly cleanse and steam your face. And only then apply the mask in a thin layer, leave for 15 minutes, then rinse the skin with water. Be careful! Honey very often causes allergic reactions, so carefully monitor your skin's reaction. At the first signs of allergy - burning, itching, redness, rash - immediately wash off the mask with plenty of water. As you can see, there are many remedies for acne - if you want to choose the right one for you, it is quite possible. But remember - if there are a lot of pimples, or they fester, or you cannot cope with them on your own within two months, be sure to seek help from a dermatologist. It is quite rare, but there are still cases when the appearance of acne is a consequence of one or another disease of the internal organs. And the sooner it is detected, the sooner the doctor will prescribe treatment. And self-treatment of acne in this situation will be doomed to failure. Therefore, do not risk your health and still visit a doctor. We advise you to read:

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