Acne, medically known as acne vulgaris is a skin ailment that is usually seen in adolescent age. It is a common ailment in humans that is characterized by scaly red skin, pinheads and nodules on skin of the face. Apart from the physical effects, this ailment also has a number of psychological effects that may include low self esteem that can lead to depression in extreme cases. Thus, this skin ailment affects a human both physically and mentally.

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How can we recognize it?

It is fairly easy to spot acne’s. As it is quite a common ailment and almost everyone suffer from it therefore a lot is known about this ailment. Now a question arises as to how to spot this ailment or how to recognize this ailment. Well, there are a large number of symptoms of acne. Amongst the various symptoms of this ailment are –

• Skin bumps
• Blackheads
• Skin eruptions
• Redness on skin
• Skin scarring
• White heads
• Papules
• Pustules
• Cysts

What causes acne?

After having read about the ailment and how to identify it using its symptoms, let us now discuss the various causes of the problem. As we have discussed earlier that acne is quite a common problem and so are its causes. We shall take up its various causes one by one.

The various causes of acne are –

Diet

Diet is an important factor when it comes to acne. It is said “you are what you eat”. This seems to be pretty correct in case of acne. There are a number of food items or food constituents that seem to increase the chance of growth of acne on one’s skin. Among these food items are milk, chocolate, sugar and foods with fatty acids and glycemic loads.

Infection

It has been observed in many cases that acne is spread as a result of infection. A particular type of bacteria known as the P. Acne is believed to be the cause if spread of acne in humans. It is believed that these bacteria carry the ailment from one person to another and they migrate with direct and indirect physical contact.

Stress

There has been a direct relationship seen between acne and stress. In a medical experiment it was found that the spread of acne on the skin of the subject was directly proportional to the level of stress in that individual subject. Thus, it is believed that the more stress a person is going through, the more he or she is likely to suffer from acne.

Genetic and hormonal causes

The genes and hormones of a person have been found to be an important factor in the growth of acne in an individual. It is seen that this problem is generally passed along the hereditary chain. The hormonal changes are also responsible for this ailment. Many hormonal activities such as puberty and menstruation etc are important factors when it comes to acne.

How to steer clear from acne?

Now let us talk about preventing acne. There are a lot of methods for curing acne but as it is said, prevention is better than cure. So let us take a look at some of the best preventive measures for acne.

• Washing the face regularly.
• Keeping the face dry and oil free
• No moisturizer
• Less make up
• Avoid using too much oil on hair
• Do not touch your face
• Avoid the sun
• Avoid greasy food
• Drink a lot of water
• Do not feel stressed about acne

Treating acne right at home

When it comes to acne, there are a lot of home remedies that have been in use for a long time. These remedies make use of items that are available at home to cure acne with least expense. Some of the most effective home remedies for acne are –

• using apple cider vinegar on face
• honey face pack
• apply milk on your face
• apply yoghurt or curd on your face
• egg white face pack
• use papaya fruit on your face
• applying orange peel paste
• washing the face with tree oil

These are all some remedies that may help in you in curing acne. However in some cases, these remedies are not that effective. Therefore, we suggest you to use ayurvedic medicines and remedies for acnes. Ayurvedic products will provide you with the desired results but without any side effects or reactions. Let us take a look at the ayurvedic products available for the treatment of acne.

Ayurvedic treatment for acne –

Patanjali Somya Soap

An herbal soap made from selected herbs that will greatly help in getting rid of acne and cleansing your skin. It is a natural bath soap that gives a clean and refreshing look to your face. The Patanjali Somya Soap is a pure soap that makes your skin spot free and clean. Apart from acne, this soap also helps in getting rid of dark spots, blemishes and cysts. Even if you are not suffering from any skin ailment, this soap will provide you with a healthier and cleaner skin.

Patanjali Ojas Soap

Made from Suddha Suhaga, Amla, Haldi, Tuli, Giloy, Amahaldi, Neem, Ghrikumari and Gomutra this herbal soap works as magic for all skin problems. This natural bath soap replenishes and rejuvenates the skin. It gets rid of all ailment causing agents from the skin. It is pure soap that enriches your skin.

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Aloevera Kanti Soap

This is a wonder soap made from aloe vera and neem. This herbal soap with the effects of aloe vera and neem cleanses the skin. This is a natural bath soap which is specially made for people having skin problems.

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Patanjali Haldi chandan Kanti Soap

With the effects of turmeric, this pure soap is known to provide relief from all kinds of skin problems including acne. The curing power of turmeric in relation to skin diseases is known to all. This soap is made from turmeric and sandalwood that cleanses and replenishes your skin.

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