Acne - Prevention with Home Remedies

Hello, Namaste friends! As the title suggests, you must have guessed what we will be discussing today. Today, we will talk about Acne - Prevention with Home Remedies, it's a common problem that affects everyone in every household. Acne is known by various names such as pimples, boils, or zits, and in different places, it is referred to by different names.

Why do acne occur?

Acne is a common condition, and there can be several reasons for it. Some of the major causes are as follows:

• Improper Diet
• Infection
• Hereditary
• Stress
• Hormonal
• Bile or Phlegm Imbalance
• Lack of Water

1. Improper Diet
   In today's daily life, we often consume things that are not good for our bodies, and our bodies are unable to digest them, leading to acne. Foods like refined flour products, excess oil, spices, and fast food can cause this.

2. Infection
   Continuous pollution, climate change, or lack of cleanliness often causes our skin to become infected, leading to acne.

   
   
   

3. Hereditary
   If your parents or ancestors had acne, it may be inherited. In such cases, acne can usually resolve on its own with time, even without treatment.

4. Stress
   Sometimes, excessive worry and stress cause an imbalance in the body, which can also lead to acne. 

   
   
   

5. Hormonal Imbalance
   Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, when irregular, can also cause acne. This often happens during menstruation, pregnancy, or excessive sexual activity.

6. Bile or Phlegm Imbalance
   Acne is often caused by an imbalance in bile or phlegm, which weakens the digestive system. This results in impurities in the blood, which leads to acne.

7. Lack of Water
   Often, we become so busy with our work that we forget to drink enough water, or we drink very little, leading to dehydration, which can trigger acne.

   
   
   

What are the remedies/home treatments for acne?

Now that you know why acne occurs, your first question may be how to control it. Let’s explore some methods for controlling acne:

1. Drink Plenty of Water
   Drinking enough water will help alleviate dehydration in your body, preventing acne.

2. Avoid Sugar, Dairy Products, Meat, and Oily Foods
   Avoid foods like sugar, dairy, non-vegetarian items, and oils (such as almond oil or other cosmetic products) that may trigger acne.

3. Rosewater, Lemon, and Glycerin Mixture
   Massage your face with a mixture of rose water, lemon, and glycerin. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then wash your face with clean water.

4. Neem Paste
   Take 10-12 soft neem leaves and grind them with Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth) and turmeric to make a paste. Use this paste to wash your face for three days.

These are simple yet effective home remedies to prevent and manage acne.