are caused by excessive secretion of oily substance called the sebum
by sebaceous glands. Although sebum is very good in maintaining skin
and hair texture, excess secretion of the same gets stuck in hair
follicles and leads to formation of acne lesions. Due to the oily
nature of sebum and its exposure to dust and dirt causes bacterial
growth and results in what is commonly known as the pimple.
Pimples are not the only outcome of such bacterial formations. Cysts,
whiteheads, blackheads are also quite common depending on exposure and
skin types. Occurring mainly in the age group of 10 to 40 years, these
conditions need to be cared for with various acne treatments
available.
Various kinds of acne and various skin types need different
treatments. Keeping this in view, there are some fast acne treatments
while there are some that take some time to help one get rid of acne.
Although acne treatments are available across drug store and on the
internet, it is important to know one's skin type and the kind of acne
that they have been afflicted with before deciding on a cure. In case
you cannot assess your skin type, it is recommended that you consult a
dermatologist and follow his prescription instead of medicating
yourself.
Herbal treatments for acne are much sought after now a days, since
traditional acne treatments have become very expensive and so have
dermatologists. Herbal or alternative acne treatments have become more
and more popular due to lack of considerable side effects that most
acne treatments seem to have.
Not only the lack of side effects, but also additional benefits like
vitamin and botanical nourishments such as DMAE (anti-oxidant),
anti-ageing compounds, vitamins and other supplements in alternative
acne treatment make skin pristine, add tone and improve texture.
Pharmaceutical cures for acne treatments have also evolved since and
have stopped making the "magic pill" that fell out of vogue. Although
many a company has made the magic pills in the past, their expensive
touch and side effects have left them in the cold. Taking a cue form
alternative treatment methods that comprise of herbal acne treatment,
pharmaceutical medication for acne treatment have evolved to integrate
the goodness of the additives in herbal medicines and have become more
affordable and grown in variety to suit various skin and acne types.
Alternative acne treatments also include no medication. Yes, no
medication. Acne can also be cured over a longer period of time
through sheer self discipline of eating nutritious, anti-oxidant diet,
reducing stress levels, drinking more water, proper hygiene and
through regular exercise.
Diet recommended for people plagued with acne would consist of fruits
and vegetables, no-oily and non-fatty food taken with a lot of fluids.
This will help in removing toxins from your system and produce healthy
sebum. This kind of diet is also good for overall health and
contributes to proper digestion and detoxification.
