Acne, Pimples, Causes & Prevention

Acne or Pimples, Causes of Acne/Pimples

Women get concerned if they have acne, pimples on their face. Acne is a condition of the sebaceous glands that produce an oily substance called sebum. When a hair follicle becomes plugged with sebum and dead cells, acne are formed.

Pimples hurt your confidence, it can wreck even your marriage. A person from Mumbai sought divorce saying he was "traumatized" during his honeymoon by the spurt of acne vulgaris on his new wife's face.

High levels of insulin produced by processed carbohydrates in body can creat blockages in the pores and extra oil under the skin, according to a recent study carried out by RMIT, Melbourne, Australia. This can cause acne or pimples.

Both teenagers and adults can have acne.

Acne or pimples may also be caused by hormonal changes at puberty, wrong food habits and improper skin care.

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Acne can be caused by the use of facial creams or other products containing socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate & sodium chloride. They can cause acne.

Don not use oily cosmetics. Use a natural antibacterial, non-oily face wash such as those containing tea tree oil or a clay mask containing echinacea.

Prevention of Acne (Pimples)

Use a natural antibacterial, non-oily face wash such as those containing tea tree oil or a clay mask containing echinacea. Don't use oily cosmetics. Zinc, Vitamin A, B & E, echinacea, thyme, and tea tree oil can cure acne.

Do not use any facial cream or other products containing socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate & sodium chloride. They can cause acne.

• Constipation is the main reason of acne. Treat it immediately, if you have.

• Drink lots of water to prevent major skin problems.

• Avoid eating chocolate, fried food, and refined sugar.

• Keep your skin always clean by washing with very mild soaps and lukewarm water.

• Do not try to prick and peel the acne as this can leave permanent marks on the face.

• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Eating a natural diet consiting of minimum processed foods will serve as a defence against acne.

• Take B-complex and zinc supplements daily to strengthen the skin's resistance to acne.

• Apply cucumber paste on your face. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

• Apply a decoction on the face, made by boiling 1 teaspoon fenugreek (dana methi, methi) seeds in 1 liter water for a few of minutes for preventing pimples, blackheads, dryness, and wrinkles.