Herbal remedies for Acne

Acne is considered to be the result of imbalance of hormones, poor hygiene, diet, stressful routine, indigestion, heredity, drug toxicity, sun exposure and hormone imbalances. This disease is not restricted to children only but is prevalent in adults also.

Acne is a skin disorder wherein glands produce extra oil and result in plugging pores of skin. The acne can be in the form of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and cysts. Mostly these occur on the neck, face, chest, back, upper arms and shoulders.

Skin acne is caused by various factors such as constipation. Irregular bowels accumulate toxic waste in the body, which results in discharge of oil from skin. Absence of healthy balance diet is also responsible for acne disease.

Diet must contain necessary fibers and must not have excess of sugar, fat and starch. Food containing trans fatty acids should be avoided. Plenty of water should be consumed to cleanse the digestive system. This will help body system function properly. It is clinically proved that acne disease is the result of acute type of constipation. Make sure to take high fiber, low fact diet.

To keep your skin acne free, cleanliness must be maintained. Bed linens should always be kept clean. Keep a check to see if you are allergic to some cosmetics or food and take remedial steps. Natural herbal soap can be used for washing your hand and in bath. Soap made with chemicals should be avoided on skin.

It is recommended to wash the skin gently thrice daily and never scrub your sensitive skin, as this may further irritate your skin. People with acne sensitive skin may take herbal supplements for healthy skin.