Keep Acne Under Control With Natural Remedies

Hormonal changes are the main trigger acne, which is the result of the blockage and inflammation of the skin's sebaceous glands, especially in the face and back, but also neck and shoulders. Thus, adolescence is the more you see, but can be fired at other times of life.

The American Institute of Preventive Medicine at the University of Toronto, mentioned among the acne triggers hormonal changes of menstruation and pregnancy, emotional stress, use of lotions and makeup very oily, iodine supplements, some drugs for seizures, lithium used to treat some types of depression and certain anabolic steroids.

With advancing age is less likely to develop acne. When there or comes back at 30 or 40, it is advisable to perform tests to check for a hormone imbalance that could be caused by conditions that cause imbalances such as polycystic ovary syndrome, tumors (glands) and mild elevation testosterone.

There are two main types of acne: the inflammatory, characterized by outbreaks red and painful, and not inflammatory, where there are white or black points in the pore. The type of inflammation largely determines the treatment to follow but no matter what, it is important to wash the face once or twice a day, never sleep with makeup and always use adequate sun protection. The worst thing you can do with acne is to confuse the skin with various chemicals that upset the delicate balance of pH and often leads to dryness and stretch marks. It is best to use natural remedies for acne.

For inflammatory acne treatments include oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide (anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and comedolytic) and creams such as retinoids that seek to stabilize the process that covers the pore. Treatment is usually long term.

In the case of non-inflammatory acne, the treatment focuses on the use of oral and topical retinoids. Emerge nodular acne can be introduced oral retinoid (Accutane). Maintenance therapy may include retinoids, antibiotic creams and mild soaps.

You should also consider natural remedies to clean the skin thoroughly without drying or flaking, leaving an invisible protective healing film to soften and protect skin against bacterial infection and heal existing pimples and are effective for both types of acne.

When buying non-prescription products and makeup, you must choose those that are solely for the face, do not cover their pores and sun protection factor (SPF) greater than 30.

In recent decades have increased the options for treatment for spots or acne scars.

Some of these are:

• Dermabrasion

• Chemical Peels or 'peeling'

• Collagen Injections

• Laser repair

• Phototherapy

• pulsed light therapy and heat

• Micrografts to replace scarred skin, usually taken from the back of the ear lobe.

• Transfer of body fat

Which one to choose depends on your age, general health status, medical history, severity of the brand, type of scar, your tolerance for specific treatments and medication, the availability of data, your opinion and your doctor.

Tips to avoid or control acne

In adolescence

• Wash the skin up to three or four times a day with a special non-irritating cleanser that contains anti-bacterial and astringent ingredients such as natural herbal remedies with 100% natural ingredients that do not irritate the skin.

• Be loyal to the regime to eliminate acne bacteria and normalize the flaking.

• Wash your head every day or when you feel fat in the scalp. The fat "travels? toward the front and aggravates acne.

• Your makeup should not be greasy. Do not apply with applicator to cover spots or pimples. Disinfect with alcohol daily brushes.

• The mineral makeup is a good choice because, although more costly, protect from the sun and will not clog pores.

• Masks or detoxifying anti-inflammatory medications, cool compresses of chamomile, natural remedies, mud or minerals can help reduce inflammation and improve the skin quickly.

At 30 years

• One must be careful with the removal of makeup. Remove the eye completely and then wash the skin with a natural cream that deeply cleanse and remove the fat without drying or irritating.

• Use only non-fat cream, irritants or perfumes.

• Stay away from the sun to avoid inflammations and blemishes, a fat-free sunscreen is essential.

• Atomizer with liquid cooling your face several times a day.

• Use natural remedies to prevent wrinkles and dryness in the eye area, and natural methods detox several times a week.

• Reduce stress, meditate, rest, sleep a little longer and maintain a good diet.

After the 40

• Follow the general tips for skin care natural tonics. Remember that at this stage the skin dries easily and is much more sensitive.

• Reduce inflammation with cool compresses instead of ice, to prevent the formation of veins in the face.

• Generally, acne at this age is manifested by areas and specific times of the year. Treat only the affected area with natural remedies for skin.

Natural remedies have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to support healthy skin, flexible and firm.