How to Get Rid of Pimples or Acne.

Pimples also called Acne vulgaris or just Acne are small papules or skin lesions which commonly occur on the face and/or the upper back. The reason acne are found in these areas is because these areas are densely occupied by sebaceous glands. You may have mild acne eruptions or severe acne.

Following simple to follow tips will help you get rid of acne fast. If you are prone to acne by virtue of an oily skin or other factors, certain steps on how to prevent acne and a link to an article on what foods to prevent and get rid of acne are also explained. 

Picture of Acne or Pimples.

Causes of Acne:

Pimples or Acne  commonly occur during puberty and teenage and are the result of the hormonal changes that take place in the body at that period.

Our skin has a number of small pores and in these regions these pores are connected to sebaceous glands. These sebaceous glands secrete sebum, which has an oily nature and which drains through these pores onto the skin.

During puberty, the hormonal changes that take place in the body, stimulate the sebaceous glands to secrete more sebum and this results in the clogging of the pores. This clogging gives rise to swelling and result in pimples. An outbreak of pimples is called Acne.

Treatment of  Acne or Pimples:

The aim of treatment for acne is to get rid of acne fast. The Treatment  of Acne consists of acne medications such as antibiotics and applying local skin acne creams which are available.  Acne cleansers, acne soaps, acne face wash  and acne lotions are available  and which should be used after consulting your dermatologist.  Face should be washed a number of times everyday with a acne mild soap and water. If you have back acne take the help of your family members to wash your back and apply the the acne creams or acne lotions.

Washing should gentle and not the scrubbing type. Vitamin A supplements can be taken. Do not attempt to extract the pimple as this may lead to scarring. If an outbreak occurs, consult a skin physician. Application of oil or an oily gel on the hair should be avoided. Any one of the following Natural Treatments for Acne may be followed.

Natural and Home Remedies for Acne or Pimples:

There are a number of natural acne treatments in Ayurveda for pimples and a few of the more effective ones are listed below:

Ø Mash a whole garlic into a paste and apply on the affected part. Keep it for about ten minutes.

Ø Mix Cinnamon powder with lemon juice or raw honey and form a paste. Apply on the affected part and keep overnight. Wash the next day.

Ø Raw papaya along with the seeds to be grinded into a paste and then applied overnight

Ø Orange peel should be applied on the face and kept overnight.

How to Prevent Acne or Pimples:

The only way to keep Pimples away is to regularly wash the face with water ( warm water if possible) and soap a number of times everyday. This will prevent the openings of the pores from getting blocked.
Apply the raw surface of  a used or cut lemon or orange over the face and wash it with soap after 15 to 20 minutes when the face has dried.  This practice can be followed twice a week. This will also help in getting that  skin glow.

Drink  adequate quantity of water.  Its importance is explained here.

Reading these two articles is a must:  Natural Remedies to Improve Skin Complexion and Diet and Foods to Improve Skin Complexion. They will definitely guide you in what you yourself can do to get rid of acne and prevent them.

Get that Pimplesless and glowing face. It can be done if you follow the above tips.

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