Keeping acne in check
Although it may not seem to pose as a serious problem, left untreated, acne often leaves long-lasting scars on your facial skin. Acne can develop at any age and for multiple of reasons — food allergies, hormone imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, poor detoxification, chemically induced reactions — even stress!
HEALING COMES FROM INSIDE
One of the vital things to keep in mind is to make sure that you take a healthy balanced diet. "To eat a healthy anti-inflammatory diet is key way to heal your acne and to keep it in check," says Dr Firdous Quader Minu — Head-Neck and Cosmetic Surgeon. She further mentions that every age people may suffer from acne for different reasons; before applying products, or stressing over acne marks, it is necessary to have a healthy diet and exercise routine.
It is suggested to eliminate refined sugar, or processed foods. Staples that are beneficial for the skin, like turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, rosemary, berries, and organic vegetables should form the bulk of one's diet.
ORGANIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS
To make sure any skin type remains healthy and acne-free, it is essential to use organic products, that are mild. It is also necessary to check the ingredients on the product before buying them. Dr Quader further suggests use of quality products, even if they may be on the expensive side.
OIL IS YOUR FRIEND
While many fear that applying oil to acne prone skin will only make things worse, cold-pressed oil infused moisturisers, serums and essential oils are actually recommended. Oils such as Argan oil, sea buckthorn oil, hemp oil, jojoba oil, neem oil, castor oil, etc. are very effective on the skin. The oil cleansing method is also a great way to cleanse the face every now and then.
DIY TREAT FOR YOUR SKIN
Two of the cheapest ways to help rejuvenate the skin is by using raw honey mask, and using apple cider vinegar, or rose water as toners. Raw Honey Mask helps heal breakouts, cleanses skin, and is quite anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial. It will also help heal wounds in the face. A quick raw honey scrub will exfoliate the skin and clear dead cells.
Apple cider vinegar and rose water works as excellent toners for your skin in order to give it a glow and make it soft and clean.
If your skin has been affected from acne for quite a long time, consult a dermatologist. It is important that you have patience; skin ailments often take time to heal.
By Sumaiya Tasnim
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