Acne is a common skin problem which is caused by changes in the pilosebaceous glands. It is characterized by the appearance of inflammatory and non inflammatory papules or nodules on the skin. Acne appears as pimples lesions or blemishes in the areas of skin with densest population of sebaceous glands and as such, the most commonly acne afflicted parts of the body are face, upper part of back and chest.
Acne is a common problem among teenagers on account of an increase in the production of sex hormones. Acne generally leaves marks which might affect your physical appearance. Some of the easy home remedies to remove acne and acne marks are as follows:
- First and foremost, you must control the excessive production of oil by the sebaceous glands. You may apply sandalwood paste in rose water on your face and leave it overnight, and then wash your face with water in the morning. This will help in controlling the oil or sebum on your face, thereby helping you fight acne marks.
- Rub your face gently with a soft towel in an upward motion. This will help to remove excess oil from the skin.
- You can also employ aromatherapy to treat acne and acne marks. Apply lavender essential oil mixed in a carrier oil like olive or jojoba oil on your skin with cotton balls, at least twice a day.
- Lemon juice is a rich source of vitamin C and citric acid. You may use lemon oil to lighten the scars and marks caused by acne.
- You are also recommended to use fenugreek seeds to lighten the acne marks. Prepare a decoction of fenugreek seeds in water and apply it on your face and upper parts of chest and back in order to prevent the formation of acne scars.
- You can also apply cucumber juice on your face to avert the formation of acne scars.
- Massage your face with coconut oil to lighten the acne marks.
- You may also apply tea tree oil to treat acne scars.
- Apply some Aloe Vera gel on your skin to remove acne and acne marks.
- Make a paste of sour cream, yogurt, oatmeal, and lemon juice and apply it on your face for approximately ten minutes to remove acne and acne marks.
- Crush some mint leaves and tie the crushed mint leaves in a muslin cloth to extract the juice. You may then apply this mint extract on your face to remove the acne scars.
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