Contest Alert ⚠️ "Acne" by @rossnenye
| What do you understand by Acne? |
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Acne is a well known skin conditions which happens when the skin follicles are clogged with oil and dead skin cells which leads to the formation of blackhead and pimples. It affects people of all age but most times, It usually common during adolescent age because of Hormonal changes.
| Symptoms of Acne |
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- Pimples
- Blackheads
- Whiteheads
- Cysts
- Scarring
- Redness and Inflammation
| Causes of Acne |
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- Genetics
A family history of Acne play a great role in Acnes.
- Stress
Constant stress can trigger the production of hormone like Cortisol which can cause Acne.
- Bacterial growth
Propionibacterium acne is a Bacterial that causes Acne and it's found naturally on the skin.
- Medications
Medications like testosterone, Corticosteroids can increase the risk of acne.
| write some natural treatments to overcome this problem. |
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They're various natural treatment for Acne and them includes the following.
- Honey
It has antibacterial features which helps it in eradicating acne causing bacteria. Apply raw oil on affected place and rinse it out after 20minutes. Do this continuously for a month and you will see a great difference.
- Aloe Vera
It contains an anti-inflammatory features which helps to reduce inflammation and redness that comes with acnes. Applying it to affected area is a surest way of being acne free.
- Tea Tree Oil
It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which helps to eradicate acne-causing bacteria. Mix tea Tree Oil and Olive or Coconut oil and apply it to the affected area.
- Tumeric
It contains Curcumin, a Compound which has great anti-inflammatory features that reduces redness and inflammation that comes with Acnes.
- Green Clay
It is also a great natural remedy for Acne, it absorbs excess oil on the skin thereby reducing inflammation. Mix it with water inorder to form a paste and then apply it the affected place.
| Give some home remedies to cure acne. |
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Pexel
Some home remedy for acne includes the following.
- Baking soda and Water
Mixture of baking soda and water and applying it to the affected area is a surest home remedy for Acne.
- Egg white and Honey
Whip egg white until it frosts, then add honey and mix it together. Apply it to the affected area and wash it off after about 20minutes.
- Apple Cider vinegar
It has great antibacterial functions which can help to eradicate Acne causing bacteria. Mix the equal proportion of water, vinegar and apple cider and apply it to the affected part and wash it off after some minutes.
- Green tea
It contains Antioxidants which can help protect the skin from damage. Apply it to the affected place.
| Tips for Preventing Acne |
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Keep your skin clean, always wash your face twice daily with warm water and mild soap, or clean with a face cleanser and cotton wool.
Exfoliate twice a week inorder to remove dead skin cells which is the major cause of acnes.
Wash and change your towels as regular enough.
Drink plenty of water inorder to stay healthy, flush out Toxin from your body and also have a glowing and clear skin.
Avoid bursting and picking pimples inorder to avoid scars.
Thanks for reading my post, I invite @evestim, @triple-e and @triple-a to participate in this contest.