Acne is a fairly common problem among teenagers. It is an inflammation of the sebaceous glands that develops a few grains at all aesthetic. Acne usually appears on the face, shoulders, neck and chest, and can strike very hard leaving marks or scars on the skin.
There are many anti acne creams and ointments, but more and more people around the world are looking to home treatments for acne, natural remedies for acne have the advantage of being totally natural with no chemicals or contraindications.
The main thing in home treatment for acne is the skin care. Wash the face or affected area with soap and water at least twice a day, especially if you have oily skin. After doing some activity that is wet from sweat or if there is air pollution should be washed more often.
As for food, it recommends eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and limiting fats, sugars and oils. It is also important to drink plenty of water to keep skin well hydrated.
A good home remedy for acne is made with raspberry or blackberry leaves. Boil 50 grams of leaves in a half liter of water for three minutes at least. Cold is applied directly onto the affected area with gauze.
The plain yogurt is a good choice for acne. Mixed with fine oatmeal until it has a thick consistency. It is applied as anti acne mask with a spatula and removed with warm water after 20 minutes.
A medicinal plant popular for acne is aloe vera, this plant is very good for all skin conditions. We can apply the juice directly follows an aloe leaf to be cut by half. Or we can use natural products that are prepared from aloe vera such as soaps or creams.