Acne And Home Remedies!

Most people develop acne - the most common skin condition - to some degree, but it primarily affects teenagers undergoing hormonal changes.
Acne may be mild (few, occasional pimples), moderate (inflammatory papules), or severe (nodules and cysts). Treatment depends on the severity of the condition.

What causes acne?

Acne is primarily a hormonal condition driven by male or ‘androgenic’ hormones, which typically become active during the teenage years. Sensitivity to such hormones, combined with bacteria on the skin, and fatty acids within oil glands, cause acne. Common sites for acne are the face, chest, shoulders, and back -- the sites of oil glands.
Acne lesions include whiteheads, blackheads, small bumps, and nodules and cysts.
Many factors contribute to the development of acne, including genetics, diet, stress, hormone changes and infections.

Below there are some home remedies for acne that you might want to try.

1. Apply apple cider vinegar
How to use it

• Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar and 3 parts water (use more water for sensitive skin).
• After cleansing, gently apply the mixture to the skin using a cotton ball.
• Let sit for 5–20 seconds, rinse with water and pat dry.
• Repeat this process 1–2 times per day, as needed.

2. Take a zinc supplement
Zinc is an essential nutrient that's important for cell growth, hormone production, metabolism and immune function.

3. Make a honey and cinnamon mask
How to make a honey and cinnamon mask

• Mix 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together to form a paste.
• After cleansing, apply the mask to your face and leave it on for 10–15 minutes.
• Rinse the mask off completely and pat your face dry.

4. Spot treat with tea tree oil
How to use it

• Mix 1 part tea tree oil with 9 parts water.
• Dip a cotton swab into the mixture and apply it to affected areas.
• Apply moisturizer if desired.
• Repeat this process 1–2 times per day, as needed.

5. Moisturize with aloe vera
6. Take a fish oil supplement
7. Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly healthy fats that offer a multitude of health benefits.
8. Reduce stress, exercise regularly and stay hydrated.