ACNE
Acne is a common and chronic skin disease. It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The lesions are usually found on the skin of the face, neck, chest, and shoulders. All forms of acne have their origin in wrong eating habits, such as irregular hours of eating, excessive consumption of starch, sugar, fried and fatty foods. Chronic constipation is another cause of acne. If the bowels do not move properly, the waste matter is not eliminated as quickly as it should be and the bloodstream becomes surcharged with toxic matter. The extra efforts of the skin to eliminate excess waste result in acne and other forms of skin diseases. Other causes of this disorder are a devitalized condition of the skin resulting from unhygienic living habits, excessive use of tea, coffee, alcohol, or tobacco, and sedentary habits which lead to indigestion and general debility.
SOME PROVEN REMEDIES...
Orange Peel: Orange
peel has been found very effective in the local treatment of acne. Pounded well
with water on a piece of stone, the peel should be applied to the affected
areas.
Lemon: Lemon has also
proved beneficial in reducing pimples and acne. Its juice should be applied
regularly to obtain relief
Garlic: Garlic has
been used successfully in the treatment of acne. Pimples disappear without scars
when rubbed with raw garlic several times a day. Even extremely persistent forms
of acne, suffered by some adults, have been healed with this herb. The external
use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples and boils. The process
is further helped by eating three pods of raw garlic once daily for a month to
purify-the blood stream, so as to secure a long-term clearance of the skin.
Coriander and. Mint
juice: A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is
another effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads. The mixture should be
applied to the face after thoroughly washing it every night before retiring.
Mint juice can be used in a similar manner as coriander juice.
Fenugreek: Fenugreek is another useful remedy for acne. A paste made of the
leaves of this vegetable, applied over the face every night before going to bed
and washed with warm water in the morning, prevents pimples and blackheads.
Cucumber: Grated
cucumber applied over the face, eyes, and neck for fifteen to twenty minutes has
been found effective. It is the best tonic for the skin of the face. Its regular
use prevents pimples and blackheads.