Adult Acne Can Be Scarring, Mother Nature Is Here To Help
People from ages twenty-one through forty and up can be affected by a very common skin disorder, adult acne. The most to suffer from this chronic disorder are women. Symptoms can include pimples, congested 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.
When dealing with adult acne it is important to understand the different combinations in which it may stem from. Unlike the more common oily skin in juvenile acne, the adult acne has many combinations from normal to dry, even sensitive. Acne consisting of black heads, pimples, and sebaceous cysts is known as vulgaris acne.
In adults, there are a number of other factors that activate acne. One major factor is stress, which causes the production of cortisol, a steroidal hormone that promotes acne. Coffee consumption, like stress, also promotes the creation of cortisol. Other conditions, such as smoking, low consumption of free fatty acids, and poor diet can also lead to adult acne.
Millions are afflicted by acne the world over. Many of the products that you can get over-the-counter for treating acne include harsh chemicals, which may contribute to the deterioration of your skin, and only be a temporary remedy for your acne. As people become more aware of the dangers of these treatments, they are turning more and more to natural and herbal acne treatments. Herbal treatments are softer on the skin, and don't contain any of those dangerous chemicals, being a mixture of natural plants and herbs.
While treating adult acne, the various naturals methods uses lotions, creams, home made products or even herbal formulations. Echinacea and tea tree oil which are widely available is used in few herbal acne treatments. Echinacea and Oregon grape are known to improve body's immune system. Moreover Tea tree oil which consists of terpenoids is known for its antifungal and antiseptic property
A great treatment for removing acne scars is Almond oil. Apricot and citrus juices can help reduce the appearance of cysts and be used as a natural exfoliate by removing dead skin cells and clearing pores. Distilled white vinegar is another pore cleanser that can be used as a topical treatment on problem areas. Honey masks can be effective in promoting healing in acne affected skin due to its anti bacterial properties.
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.
Published March 20th, 2008
Filed in Women