Though acne is a very simple skin disorder, very strict measures have to be taken to gain control over it. The measures you take should be directed more towards the root cause rather than the superficial treatment. Even though you adopt strict measures acne cannot be cured to full extent, it can only be controlled as long as the internal hormonal changes do not take a break. Here are a few simple ideas to gain control over acne.

• Foremost factor that has to be considered is the hygiene. Maintain your skin clean and clear. Wash it frequently to eliminate any dirt that has settled near the pores.

• Avoid any cosmetics or soaps with harsh chemicals. They make the skin dry and hence increase oil secretion from skin pores.

• It is suggested to clean the skin with alcohol at least once in a week to eliminate all the dead cells. If possible make it a regular practice. This will not only eliminates the dead cells but also kills the bacteria. It is considered as a safe measure as it will not result in development of bactericidal resistance.

• Regular practice of exercises makes the skin respire properly. Wondering how the skin respires? It is very simple, skin breathes through the skin pores. So if you are clogging the pores it will not respire and hence a great number of dead cells are found and it becomes an excellent area for the bacteria to breed. Ultimately, you will suffer with acne. So, the sweating that occurs during exercises opens the pores and washes out any dirt that has gained entry in to the skin pores.

• Though not proved experimentally it is suggested to consume foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and carbohydrates. However, they have to be taken to the extent to meet the body needs. If you practice exercise and good dietary habits you will surely maintain good health even though you cannot eliminate acne totally. A healthy body obviously fights to protect it from bacterium and hence reduces the problem of acne.

• Use natural fruit face packs once in a week to get rid of any dead cells or dirt from the skin pores. Another advantage is that the fruit enters into the deeper layers of the skin increasing fairness and makes it glow.

• Prefer usage of natural home remedies like applying garlic over the pimples, or use aloe vera gel to cure the cracks generated by pimples.

• Limit the usage of drugs only to gain control over the severe cases. Regular usage of antibiotics results in drug induced bactericidal resistance. This will not only worsens the situation but also poses problem in curing other bacterial diseases.

• Reduce the consumption of alcohol and smoking to reduce the accumulation of toxic free radicals that aggravate health problems further.

• Lead a stress free lifestyle. This will reduce the secretion of androgens and hence automatically gives control over acne.

Jonathan Pitts

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