Acne on the skin can spoil the mood of someoneplease. Therefore, it is not surprising that a person seeks to get rid of them in the shortest possible time. Especially if acne has chosen a woman's face - it is unlikely that someone from the fair sex will agree to reconcile with uninvited guests on the skin. And really - to fight acne is not only possible, but also necessary. If you set a goal, then to achieve a clean skin is quite realistic. But for this you will have to make certain efforts and comply with a number of rules, choose the suitable means for you specifically for acne. In addition, you need to be patient - the eels will not disappear in a few days. As a rule, a noticeable improvement in the skin becomes noticeable about a month, not earlier.
The causes of acne
Before rushing into the battle with acne, it is worth trying to understand what caused their appearance. So, why do blackheads most often occur?
- Hormonal problems
You noticed that most often with acneget along with teenagers? And besides, acne can visit the future mummy. And many women note the appearance of acne in a certain phase of the menstrual cycle. Do you know what it is connected with? It's very simple - acne occurs due to changes in the hormonal background. And it does not matter whether these causes are natural. After all, if a person has this or that disease, which leads to a violation of the normal hormonal background, acne can also appear. And sometimes very abundant.
- Improper diet
If you are angry, carefullyanalyze your diet. All the favorite buns, chips, fried and smoked products and even more chocolate, coffee, alcohol and fizzy drinks are the best friends of eels. And extra pounds, by the way. Perhaps it is time to revise your menu? Only right now, not starting on Monday!
- Oily skin of face
It is almost impossible to avoid the appearance of blackheads andowners of oily skin. Of course, unless the skin receives proper care. It's very simple - with oily skin, the pores are almost always enlarged. And they have a property to be hammered.
- Diseases of internal organs
Rarely enough, but still occasionallythe appearance of acne can become this or that disease of internal organs. Therefore, if you can not find a reasonable explanation for the appearance of acne - especially sudden - seek medical advice. To begin with, at least to an ordinary 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, in the first placeturn to pay attention to the proper skin care. Regardless of the type of skin, it requires thorough cleansing and moisturizing. For this you can use both cosmetology drugs and folk remedies - depending on your preferences.
- Daily cleansing of the face
You should wash at least twice a day- in the morning and in the evening. Morning washing is necessary for cleaning the pores from the sebum developed over night - this measure will help prevent acne and acne. Well and evening washing allows to remove a dust, a dirt and the keratinized particles of a skin. In the morning just wash yourself with water, but in the evening, without fail, use a washing-up liquid. Pay attention to the temperature of the water - the dirt should be washed off hot, but finish washing - cold. Cold water will narrow the pores of the face, which means it will prevent the appearance of new acne and acne.
- Removal of keratinized particles
Two or three times a week you need to cleanse your facemore carefully to remove the keratinized skin particles and dirt that clogged the pores. For this purpose it is necessary to use scrubs - both industrial and own manufacture. With this condition, you will be able to get rid of pimples much faster.
- Deep facial cleansing
If acne and acne are very many, you can not do withoutdeep cleansing of the face. It is almost impossible to make this cleaning independently, so it's best to go to the salon. The master will thoroughly clean the pores and remove the rashes. Such a procedure should be carried out once or twice a day.
- Healing Masks
Proper skin care will help to avoid the appearance of new rashes. But you also need to get rid of the old ones! For this, in addition to deep cleansing of the face, it is necessary to make therapeutic masks.
Cleansing lotions
Have you decided to get rid of pimples and acne? Do not rush for industrial cosmetology drugs - very often folk remedies are much more effective. And as a nice bonus - cheaper. The only thing that I would like to draw your attention to is the possibility of developing an allergic reaction to this or that component. First of all, you need a cleansing lotion, with which you can cleanse the skin during the day - this is important. So:
- Cucumber lotion
Classics of the genre is cucumber lotion, which withsuccess was still used by our grandmothers. To make a 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. Cucumber well wash and grate on a fine grater, place in a container, add vodka and water and shake well. Cover the container and place in a refrigerator for 10 days. After 10 days, strain the lotion with a strainer or gauze. Wipe the problem areas of the skin with a cotton disc moistened with lotion - two or three times a day.
- Aloe lotion
If you need to get rid of not onlyacne, but also from inflamed acne, it is best to use a lotion based on aloe. Aloe has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. But with its preparation you will have to tinker a bit. First, prepare 3 sheets of aloe 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 through the meat grinder aloe leaves - you should get a homogeneous pulp-like mass. Then melt the honey in a water bath and pour aloe vera into it. Protect for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool the mass to room temperature and place in a glass container, pour water and vodka, shake well. Lotion is ready - wipe them face skin at least five times a day, paying special attention to inflamed pimples.
- Chamomile Lotion
If there is not a lot of acne on the skin, enoughusual chamomile lotion. It is prepared very simply. In a saucepan, put three tablespoons of inflorescences of chamomile 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 pan with a 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 made easy: all you need is five tablespoons of salicylic alcohol, which you can buy at any pharmacy, one teaspoon of natural chalk and 100 grams of cold boiled water. Carefully mix all the ingredients in a glass container and the lotion is ready. Store it with a closed lid and only in a cool and dark place - for example, on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Wipe the face with a swab dipped in this lotion, two to three times in the knocking. The first improvement will be noticeable in a week. But the treatment must continue 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 another "but" - carefully monitor the reaction of the skin to this lotion - if you suddenly notice redness, feel itching or your skin will begin to peel, dilute the lotion with boiled water in a ratio of one to one. All undesirable manifestations will disappear.
Facial scrubs
It is not necessary to purchase expensivescrubs - they can be successfully cooked and independently, at home. As already mentioned above, folk recipes are very effective and should not be neglected.
- Scrub with bones
Surely you often eat apples and / or grapes. So do not rush to throw away the bones - from them you can prepare a stunning scrub for problem skin. A third of a tablespoon of pips is placed in a preheated to 180 degree oven for about 30 minutes, and then as follows grind. Add crushed bones to two tablespoons of any fatty yogurt or sour cream, apply on well-steamed skin and massage for one to two minutes. Leave the scrub for another three minutes, and then rinse with plenty of cool water. Do not forget to apply your usual moisturizing cream - this will help to avoid skin irritation. It is enough for one such procedure a week, so that in just a month your skin looks much better.
- Oatmeal scrub
If you have a combined skin type, yourequires a more gentle scrub. For example, based on the most common oat flakes. In a hot frying pan fry two tablespoons of oatmeal - they should get a golden tint. Then flake cool and use a grinder to grind to a powdery state. Mix this powder with sour cream in proportion 1 to 1, apply a thick layer on the cleansed and steamed skin of the face. Massage it for a minute and leave the scrub for another couple of minutes, and then rinse with cool water. This scrub not only cleanses the skin, but also nourishes it. Therefore, you do not need additional moisturizing. This scrub practically does not injure the skin - it can be done two to three times a week, or even more often.
- Buckwheat Scrub
If you have on your face a large number of inflamedpimples, try buckwheat. It is prepared in the same way as oatmeal: in a hot frying pan fry two tablespoons of buckwheat and chop it to a powdery state. The easiest way to do this is with a coffee grinder. By the way, you can prepare powder for future use - it is perfectly stored in a tightly closed container. Directly before use, mix the buckwheat powder with kefir - you should get a homogeneous creamy mass. Apply it to pre-cleaned and steamed skin and massage for a few minutes. Then leave the scrub for another 5 minutes and rinse with plenty of cool water. Soak the skin with a towel and apply your usual moisturizing face cream. Such a scrub can be done no more than twice a week.
- Fruit Scrub
And you know that one of the most effectivescrubs - it's fruity? And the effect is explained by fruit acids - they act like chemical peels and provide deeper cleansing of the skin. Prepare such a scrub is very simple - grind any fruit or, in extreme cases, a few berries and put a lot of on the face, especially on problem areas. By the way, it is worth giving preference to sour fruits. Very gently, effortlessly, massage the skin and after about two to three minutes, rinse very thoroughly with plenty of water. After fruit peeling, apply moisturizer to avoid irritation. Do not overuse fruit peeling; otherwise, you risk getting a chemical burn of your facial skin. Two or three such procedures per month are sufficient.
Healing Masks
Folk recipes of therapeutic masks also deserveyour attention - they can help get rid of even the strongest acne. But remember - the masks will be effective only if you use them regularly, and not occasionally. As, however, and all other means - and not only folk. Systematicity is the key to success and clean skin.
- Sea-buckthorn mask
Seabuckthorn has many medicinal properties, inincluding bactericidal and anti-inflammatory. Therefore, many folk recipes are based on sea buckthorn. Like this mask from acne, for the preparation of which you will need 50 grams of sea-buckthorn berries, 100 grams of water and a tablespoon of natural honey. And berries can be both fresh and frozen - the effectiveness of the mask is in no way affected. Place the berries in any (not metallic) deep receptacle, mash with a fork until smooth. Water boil and fill the berries. Leave to soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. During this time, the mask should cool down to an acceptable temperature for the skin. Add honey to the mask and mix thoroughly again. Before applying this mask, it is advisable not just to clean the skin, but to steam it off as quickly as possible - for 5-7 minutes. Apply the mask to the problem areas with a thick layer and leave for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse with plenty of water and allow the skin to dry naturally, without wiping. A similar mask is enough to do just once a week, not more often - you will not get rid of acne faster all the same.
- Aloe and honey
Very often the most effective folk recipesvery simple - for example, a mask of honey with aloe. Crush three leaves of aloe, melt three tablespoons of any natural honey on a water bath. In the melted honey, add the aloe vera and simmer for about 15 minutes. Cool the mask to room temperature and apply to pre-steamed skin. After 15 minutes, wash the mask with cool water and carefully wipe the skin with a soft towel. Similar masks from acne should be done three times a week.
- Nut Mask
Sometimes rashes are so strong thatgetting rid of pimples seems almost impossible. But do not be discouraged - people's recipes and not coped with such misfortunes. Try a nut mask - it is, of course, difficult to prepare. But the result will surpass all your expectations. So, you need 10 kernels of walnuts, egg white, three tablespoons of honey, a teaspoon of chamomile and a third of fresh cucumber. Nuts carefully chop. If you have a coffee grinder, then in a coffee grinder. Well, if not - you can do with improvised means - for example, a mortar. Cucumber peel and peel on a fine grater. On a water bath, melt the honey and add chamomile, simmer for about 10 minutes, then strain using a strainer. Combine the cucumber and honey, mix everything thoroughly. After the mass has cooled, apply to pre-steamed skin and leave for 15 minutes. At this time, with a mixer, whisk the egg white to form a very dense foam and add the powder from the walnuts. Rinse the honey off your face, lightly pat the skin with a towel and apply as thick a layer on your face, paying special attention to the area of acne. Leave for another 10 minutes, then rinse face with plenty of water. Do this mask twice a week and just a month later the skin will improve noticeably. Of course, do not try on yourself all the folk recipes at once - choose a certain complex (scrub, lotion, mask) and use it for at least a month. And only if the improvement does not occur, try other recipes. And more - if there are no improvements, contact a dermatologist. Sometimes acne is the result of some kind of disease. We advise you to read: