Acne on the skin can ruin someone's moodanything. Therefore, it is not surprising that a person strives to get rid of them as soon as possible. Especially if acne has taken a fancy to a woman's face - it is unlikely that any of the fair sex will agree to put up with uninvited guests on the skin. And indeed - it is not only possible to fight acne, but also necessary. If you set a goal, then achieving clear skin is quite realistic. But for this you will have to make a certain effort and follow a number of rules, choose the right acne remedy for you. In addition, you need to be patient - acne will not disappear in a few days. As a rule, a noticeable improvement in the skin becomes noticeable in about a month, not earlier.
The causes of acne
Before you rush into battle with acne, it is worth trying to understand what causes it. So, why do acne occur most often?
- Hormonal problems
Have you noticed that most often with acne you have toget along with teenagers? And besides, acne can visit the expectant mother. And many women note the appearance of acne in a certain phase of the menstrual cycle. Do you know what this is connected with? It's very simple - acne occurs due to changes in hormonal levels. Moreover, it does not matter whether these reasons are natural. After all, if a person has a particular disease that leads to a disruption of the normal hormonal background, acne rashes can also appear. And sometimes very abundant.
- Improper diet
If you are plagued by acne, take a close lookAnalyze your diet. Everyone's favorite buns, chips, fried and smoked foods, and especially chocolate, coffee, alcohol and carbonated drinks are eels' best friends. And extra pounds, by the way. Maybe it's time to review your menu? But right now, not starting on Monday!
- Oily skin of face
It is almost impossible to avoid acne.and those with oily skin. Of course, unless the skin is properly cared for. It's very simple - with oily skin, the pores are almost always enlarged. And they tend to get clogged.
- Diseases of internal organs
Quite rarely, but still sometimes the reasonacne may be caused by one or another disease of the internal organs. Therefore, if you cannot find a reasonable explanation for the appearance of acne - especially sudden - consult a doctor. To begin with, at least a regular therapist and/or dermatologist - they will conduct a series of examinations and, if necessary, prescribe appropriate treatment.
Skin Care
If you intend to get rid of acne, first of allfirst of all, pay attention to proper skin care. Regardless of the skin type, it requires thorough cleansing and moisturizing. For this, you can use both cosmetic products and folk remedies - depending on your preferences.
- Daily cleansing of the face
You should wash your face at least twice a day.- in the morning and in the evening. Morning washing is necessary to cleanse the pores of sebum produced overnight - this measure will help prevent the appearance of acne and pimples. Well, and evening washing allows you to remove dust, dirt and keratinized skin particles. In the morning, it is enough to simply wash with water, but in the evening, be sure to use a cleanser. Pay attention to the temperature of the water - you need to wash off the dirt with hot, but finish washing with cold. Cold water will narrow the pores of the face, and therefore prevent the appearance of new acne and pimples.
- Removal of keratinized particles
It is necessary to cleanse your face two to three times a week.more thoroughly to remove dead skin particles and dirt that clogs the pores. To do this, you need to use scrubs - both industrial and homemade. If you follow this condition, you will be able to get rid of acne much faster.
- Deep facial cleansing
If you have a lot of acne and pimples, you can't do withoutdeep facial cleansing. It is almost impossible to do this cleansing well on your own, so it is best to go to a salon. The specialist will thoroughly cleanse the pores and remove breakouts. This procedure should be done once or twice a day.
- Healing Masks
Proper facial skin care will help prevent new breakouts. But you also need to get rid of the old ones! To do this, in addition to deep facial cleansing, you need to do healing masks.
Cleansing lotions
Have you decided to get rid of pimples and acne?Don't rush for industrial cosmetic products - very often folk remedies are much more effective. And as a pleasant bonus - cheaper. The only thing I would like to draw your attention to is the possibility of developing an allergic reaction to one or another component. First of all, you will need a cleansing lotion, with which you can cleanse your skin during the day - this is important. So:
- Cucumber lotion
A classic of the genre is cucumber lotion,which our grandmothers successfully used. To prepare the lotion, you will need one medium-sized cucumber, 100 grams of clean cold boiled water, 50 grams of vodka and a glass container with a lid. Wash the cucumber well and grate it on a fine grater, place it in the container, add vodka and water and shake thoroughly. Cover the container with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for 10 days. After 10 days, strain the lotion using a sieve or gauze. Wipe problem areas of the skin with a cotton pad soaked in lotion - two or three times a day.
- Aloe lotion
If you need to get rid of not onlyacne, but also for inflamed pimples, it is best to use a lotion based on aloe. After all, aloe has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. But you will have to tinker a little with its preparation. First, prepare 3 aloe leaves from a plant that is more than five years old, 2 tablespoons of natural honey, 100 grams of boiled water and 5 tablespoons of vodka. Pass the aloe leaves through a meat grinder - you should get a homogeneous mushy mass. Then melt the honey in a water bath and pour in the aloe pulp. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool the mass to room temperature and place in a glass container, fill with water and vodka, shake thoroughly. The lotion is ready - wipe your face with it at least five times a day, paying special attention to inflamed pimples.
- Chamomile Lotion
If there are not many pimples on the skin, it is enoughregular chamomile lotion. It is very easy to prepare. Put three tablespoons of chamomile flowers in a saucepan and pour a glass of water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cover with a lid. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and wrap the saucepan in a terry towel, leave for 2 hours. Then strain the broth, add 50 grams of vodka, stir and pour the finished lotion into a glass container, which must be stored in the refrigerator. Wipe your face twice a day - morning and evening.
- Salicylic Lotion
This lotion is easy to prepare:all you need is five tablespoons of salicylic alcohol, which can be bought at any pharmacy, one teaspoon of natural chalk and 100 grams of cold boiled water. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a glass container and the lotion is ready. It should be stored with a lid and only in a cool and dark place - for example, on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Wipe your face with a swab soaked in this lotion two or three times a day. The first improvement will be noticeable after a week. But the treatment must be continued until the problems disappear completely. And then wipe your face with lotion at least once a day - this will help prevent the appearance of new rashes. And one more thing - carefully monitor the skin's reaction to this lotion - If you suddenly notice redness, feel itching or your skin starts to peel, dilute the lotion with boiled water in a one to one ratio. All unwanted manifestations will disappear.
Facial scrubs
It is not necessary to buy expensive onesscrubs - you can successfully prepare them yourself, at home. As mentioned above, folk recipes are very effective and should not be neglected.
- Scrub with bones
You probably eat apples and/or grapes often.So, don't rush to throw away the seeds - you can make a fantastic scrub for problem skin from them. Place a third of a tablespoon of seeds in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for about 30 minutes, then grind thoroughly. Add the crushed seeds to two tablespoons of any fatty yogurt or sour cream, apply to well-steamed skin of the face and massage for one to two minutes. Leave the scrub for another three minutes, and then rinse with plenty of cool water. Don't forget to apply your usual moisturizer - this will help to avoid skin irritation. One such procedure per week is enough, so that in just a month your skin will look much better.
- Oatmeal scrub
If you have combination skin, youa more gentle scrub is needed. For example, based on the most common oatmeal. Fry two tablespoons of oatmeal in a hot frying pan - they should acquire a golden hue. Then cool the flakes and grind them into a powder using a coffee grinder. Mix this powder with sour cream in a 1 to 1 ratio, apply a thick layer to cleansed and steamed facial skin. Massage it for a minute and leave the scrub for another couple of minutes, then rinse with cool water. This scrub not only cleanses the skin, but also nourishes it. Therefore, you will not need additional moisturizing. This scrub is practically non-invasive - it can be done two to three times a week, or even more often.
- Buckwheat Scrub
If you have a large amount of acne on your faceinflamed acne, try buckwheat scrub. It is prepared in the same way as oatmeal: fry two tablespoons of buckwheat in a hot frying pan and grind to a powder. The easiest way to do this is with a coffee grinder. By the way, you can prepare the powder for future use - it is perfectly stored in a tightly closed container. Immediately before use, mix buckwheat powder with kefir - you should get a homogeneous creamy mass. Apply it to pre-cleaned and steamed skin of the face and massage for several minutes. Then leave the scrub for another 5 minutes and rinse with plenty of cool water. Pat the skin dry with a terry towel and apply your usual moisturizing face cream. Such a scrub can be done no more than twice a week.
- Fruit Scrub
Did you know that one of the most effectivescrubs - is it fruit? Moreover, the effect is explained by fruit acids - they act like a chemical peeling and provide deeper cleansing of the skin. It is very easy to prepare such a scrub - chop any fruit or, at worst, several berries and apply the mass to the skin of the face, especially to problem areas. By the way, it is worth giving preference to sour fruits. Very carefully, without effort, massage the skin and after about two or three minutes, rinse very thoroughly with plenty of water. After fruit peeling, be sure to apply a moisturizer to avoid irritation. Do not overuse fruit peeling - otherwise you risk getting a chemical burn of the skin of the face. Two - three such procedures per month are enough.
Healing Masks
Folk recipes for medicinal masks alsodeserve your attention - they can help get rid of even the most severe acne. But remember - masks will be effective only if you use them regularly, and not occasionally. As, incidentally, all other remedies - and not only folk ones. Consistency is the key to success and clear skin.
- Sea-buckthorn mask
Sea buckthorn has many healing properties,including bactericidal and anti-inflammatory. Therefore, many folk recipes are based on sea buckthorn. Like this acne mask, for the preparation of which you will need 50 grams of sea buckthorn berries, 100 grams of water and a tablespoon of natural honey. Moreover, the berries can be either fresh or frozen - this does not affect the effectiveness of the mask in any way. Place the berries in any (but not metal) deep container, mash with a fork until puree. Boil the water and pour over the berries. Leave to infuse for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. During this time, the mask should cool to a temperature acceptable for the skin. Add honey to the mask and mix thoroughly again. Before using this mask, it is advisable not only to cleanse the skin, but also to steam it properly - for 5-7 minutes. Apply the mask to problem areas in a thick layer and leave for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse with plenty of water and let the skin dry naturally without wiping. It is enough to do such a mask only once a week, no more often - you will not get rid of acne faster anyway.
- Aloe and honey
Very often the most effective folk recipesvery simple - for example, a mask of honey with aloe. Grind three aloe leaves, melt three tablespoons of any natural honey in a water bath. Add the aloe pulp to the melted honey and simmer for about 15 minutes. Cool the mask to room temperature and apply to pre-steamed skin of the face. After 15 minutes, wash off the mask with cool water and dry the skin thoroughly with a soft towel. Such masks for acne should be done three times a week.
- Nut Mask
Sometimes the rashes are so severe thatgetting rid of acne seems almost impossible. But don't be discouraged - folk recipes have dealt with even worse troubles. Try a nut mask - it is, of course, quite difficult to prepare. But the result will exceed all your expectations. So, you will need 10 walnut kernels, an egg white, three tablespoons of honey, a teaspoon of chamomile and a third of a fresh cucumber. Grind the nuts thoroughly. If you have a coffee grinder, then in a coffee grinder. But if not - you can make do with improvised means - for example, a mortar. Peel the cucumber and grate on a fine grater. Melt the honey in a water bath and add chamomile, simmer for about 10 minutes, then strain using a sieve. Combine the cucumber and honey, mix everything thoroughly. After the mixture has cooled, apply to pre-steamed facial skin and leave for 15 minutes. At this time, using a mixer, beat the egg white until a very thick foam forms and add walnut powder. Rinse the honey off your face, lightly pat your face dry with a terry towel and apply a thick layer to your face, paying special attention to the acne area. Leave for another 10 minutes, then rinse your face with plenty of water. Do this mask twice a week and in just a month, your skin will noticeably improve. Of course, you shouldn't try all the folk remedies at once - choose a specific complex (scrub, lotion, mask) and use it for at least a month. And only if there is no improvement, try other recipes. And also - if there is no improvement, consult a dermatologist. Sometimes acne is the result of some disease. We recommend reading:
