HOW TO GET RID OF PIMPLES/ACNE

PIMPLES/ACNE

Acne is a skin condition in which there is excess production of oil from the sebaceous glands leading to the blockage of hair follicles. It is the most common problem of adolescents, and is therefore known as Yauvanpidika in Ayurveda

In the current times, it is very important to make smart choices as far as skin care is concerned. With umpteen options helping you deal with skin problems, Ayurveda is definitely one amongst them.

Causes for Acne as per Ayurveda – 

·       Ayurveda points out following reasons for the manifestation of Youvana pidaka.

·       Intake of fried and junk food – vitiates Kapha and Pitta, leads to blood vitiation and acne.

·       Stress and anxiety – leading to metabolism imbalance and toxins.

·       Night awakening – leads to normal body rhythm imbalance, stress metabolism imbalance, leading to toxins and acne.

·       Over usage of cosmetics – direct impact on facial skin

·       Physiological changes taking place during adolescence – attributed to hormonal imbalance.

·       Excess intake of non-vegetarian food.

·       As per modern science, Acne is caused when the hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.

·       It is caused due to over production of skin oil (sebum, which is produced by a gland at the root of hair follicle)

·       Irregular shedding of dead skin cells resulting in irritation of the hair follicles of your skin Bacteria

·       Hormone imbalance related to menstrual cycle in females, and puberty in men causes acne. Even corticosteroids and androgen hormones used in treatment in certain conditions, causes acne.

·       Even pregnancy related hormone fluctuation leads to pimples.

Unwholesome diet and habits for acne –

·       Excess spices that increase Pitta.

·       Excess sun exposure.

·       Pricking or touching the pimple area repeatedly, leading to worsening of infection.

·       Sleeping with the makeup on.

Diet & Lifestyle Advice

·         Avoid spicy, oily and sour foods.

·         Eat fresh, unprocessed food.

·         Increase the use of herbs that have cooling effects on the body like fennel, coriander seeds, Indian gooseberry (amla) and Aloe Vera.

·         Increase intake of water to about 8-10 glasses per day.

·      Wash your face frequently with mild

     herbal soaps.

·         Avoid irritant cosmetics.

·         Do not squeeze the acne lesions.

SYMPTOMS

·         Whiteheads

·         Blackheads

·         Pimples

·         Red and itchy rashes

Natural home remedy

Ø Garlic

Garlic contains allicin, which is a natural antibiotic.

Take 2-3 garlic cloves, crush them to make a paste. Apply this paste on the affected parts of the skin. For sensitive skin, mix yogurt in the garlic paste before applying.

Ø Coriander Leaves

Take a handful of washed coriander leaves, crush them finely. Place the paste on a sieve and press to extract the juice. Add a pinch of turmeric powder mix well. Apply this mixture on the face every night.

Ø Tulasi Paste

Tulasi paste, if you can’t get fresh basil, then you can grab a bottle of dried basil leaves from your local mall and steep it in warm water about 2-3 teaspoons such that a paste can be formed and use that on the face for about 10 minutes for 4-5 times a week.

Ø A mixture of honey and lemon juice

 Mix 1 tsp of honey with 1 tsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice and apply it on the pimples as well as on the spots left out by pimples.

Do not however apply on aggravated pimples because it can cause severe burning sensation. Keep on for 10 minutes and wash off, while you continue this 5-6 times a week, you are bound to find effective results.

Ø Neem leaves

 Make a paste of neem leaves and apply on the targeted pimples. If you cannot get fresh neem leaves, try to get some dried bottled neem leaves, steep for 10 minutes in warm water and use as a paste.

Ø Sesame seeds

Make a paste of sesame seeds, if you are using seeds, soak them overnight and then made into a fine paste or use the readily available powder. Keep them on for 10 minutes and see the difference.

Ø Potato

You can also apply potato juice/ slice/ grated potato directly on your pimples. Keep the sticky juice of the potato on the face for 10 minutes or more and then wash off.

It gives a natural mild bleaching glow to the skin.

Ø Mint Leaves

Soak some mint leaves and make a fresh paste because it has the quality to provide a cooling and astringent effect to the skin. Pimple’s stubbornness will reduce and they will reduce in size as well.

Regular use of this ayurvedic medicine for pimples will help one get rid of the pimple marks too.

Ø Jaiphal/Nutmeg

Nutmeg or jaiphal is a great spice that can be used to solve pimple problems. Make it into a fine powder, use it with water or milk in the form of a paste. Let it on for 10 minutes maximum before washing it off.

Ø Papaya

A great sticky ayurvedic treatment for acne and pimples is the white milk that comes out of the skin of a raw papaya and use it on the whole of face. Though it is sticky, if you use it on a regular basis, it can do wonders.

Ø Lemon peel

The outer skin (obtained on juice extraction) of the lemon is dried

and made into ash. This is mixed with little buttermilk and applied over the area of acne. Repeated practice of this for 10-12 days helps to reduce the lesions of acne.

Yoga and other tips for curing Acne:

Ø Udhyana bandhnam : 10-12 min

Ø Udara chalanam

Ø Anti-stress techniques like Pranayama

Ø Fill with air till cheeks get bulged and release.

Ø Reduce eating oily foods, sweets.

Ø Sleep timely, sleeping for at least 6-7 hours at night.

Ø Exercise is must.

Ø Reduce rice when physical work is less.

Ø Luke warm water intake.

Ø Intake of easily digestible foods raw vegetables like carrot, cucumber etc., fruits like apple, guava, pear etc.

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