How to get rid of acne
In order to find out how to get rid of acne, first of all, we need to know what might be the root causes of acne. Pimples are known to be elevation of the skin due to inflammation and progress into acne. Hair follicles on our faces, backs and chests can become clogged and this usually occurs more during puberty but can also can occur during adulthood. A certain type of bacteria also known as P. acnes bacteria can grow if the original pimple is being blocked, whether by cream, sweat or makeup. The bacteria will use the normal metabolism of the oil on the skin and will begin to collect their byproducts. Inflammation of the follicle occurs along with swelling, and as a result, a pimple forms.
So, how do you get rid of pimples or acne? It does not have to be costly to get rid of acne; instead, there are a lot of home remedies that is a lot more cost effective, and at the same time, produce a fast result.
Ever since young in our childhood, you must have been told to wash your face as soon as you wake up and before you go to bed. Basic skin care is a part of providing the best treatment to get rid of acne and to control it from progressing. When washing your face, a gentle and mild cleanser should be used. You can apply the cleanser on your clean fingertips and then apply it to your face gently. After application, rinsing your face with lukewarm water is always recommended. Both hot and cold water can have detrimental effects causing flaky skin and shocking the pores, respectively. In addition, after washing, drying your face by patting your face is necessary. Once you start rubbing your face with a towel, it will only irritate your skin. Even after using basic cleansing regimen to get rid of acne, and you find that your acne is still present and is not disappearing, there may be other natural remedies that you may want to use. It is very unlikely that using expensive creams can instantly get rid of your acne. You always have to remember the basic idea of how acne forms and how to reverse this action. Thus, bringing you back to the basics, remember for treating any acne, you need to unclog pores and control the overgrowth of P. acnes.
There are three ways that have proven to help get rid of acne. It may not work for all individuals depending on the progression of acne, however, it does not hurt to try these tips.
The use of lemon juice and rose water has been used in many cases. By mixing these two liquids evenly and leaving it on the face for approximately 30 minutes at least once a day, you will see that the scars and blemishes on your face disappear after two weeks. You then wash your face, again, with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
The next tip is an original tip that people have come across to getting rid of acne. Aspirin, contains an ingredient known as beta hydroxyl acid. When this is mixed with water and placed on the skin, the product will be then used as a strong exfoliant and it will help get rid of the clogged pores. It can also aid in clearing blemishes. Unlike lemon juice and rose water, aspirin scrub should be used only once a week to get rid of newly formed pimples and pimple scars. It is important to note that the application on the face should not be for more than 15 minutes because this can irritate the skin. However, some may want to use this application daily and for longer period of time, but when they do, they add honey for a evener mixture and causes a glow to their faces.
Finally, how do we get rid of P. acnes bacteria. One way that dermatologists have found to get rid of bacteria on the faces of their patients is by using tea tree oil. Tea tree oil contains a substance called Terpenes, and this helps by fighting bacteria, especially the bacteria that causes acne, P. acnes.
There is no need to spend enormous amounts of money getting rid of acne. It does not hurt to try these natural homemade remedies. It may not only make your face cleaner and smoother, but the acne that you may be suffering from will finally disappear.