HEALTH DATA COLLECTION

Acne care normally focuses on the removal of elements that cause the disease. Care also involves treating the disease. Some of the things that cause the disease are excess oil as well as other debris that may be present on the surface of the skin. All these impurities have the potential to clog the pores on your skin. When you develop this condition, caring and treating may consist of light daily cleansing. After cleaning, you can then apply the medication.

When your skin is clean, the pores are able to breathe easier as well as excrete excess sebum that collects in them. Sebum refers to the oil that is produced by the sebaceous glands. Producing sebum is a perfectly natural and necessary lifecycle of the skin. It is only when the sebum or the excess oils are blocked or infested by bacteria that acne can result.

Taking care involves regular cleaning and this allows the production and excretion of sebum to work in the natural form. This helps to cure as well as prevent the disease. When you have acne, don’t scrub because this will only irritate the skin. Instead, use a sponge, a soft cloth or better still your bare hands. Make sure you wash your face twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.

Acne care involves properly cleaning the affected area to get rid of the accumulated dirt. After washing, pat your skin dry, don’t rub because it will lead to further irritation and worsen the situation. Apply medications afterwards. This has to be repeated until the disease cures.

By: Mercy Maranga

Acne home treatments come in many shapes, sizes and price ranges. Here are some rather unusual acne home remedies that you can try very easily and that won’t break the bank.

Note – As weird as these sound all of the following are actual acne home remedies that have been suggested throughout the years. Some of them may work for you. Some — not so much. However, they are all easy to try, none of them will cost you a lot of money and none of them should harm you (just be careful around your eyes) — so you may want to give them a try before buying any expensive treatments or seeing a doctor.

You never know…

It’s Not Just for Your Teeth!
There is no medical basis nor research yet that explains how toothpaste affects acne — but many people swear that toothpaste cure acne. Perhaps it was discovered by chance (by someone grabbing the wrong tube, maybe.) But nevertheless, thousands claim it works. To try it, just apply a small dab of toothpaste directly to your pimples before going to bed. Note — Be sure to use the paste kind and not gel.

The Mermaid’s Trick to Getting Rid of Acne
Salt has been shown to be one of the most effective of acne home treatments. Just prepare a solution of 1-2 tablespoons table salt in a glass of warm water and wash your face with it twice daily. If nothing else this will certainly remove any excess oil in your face. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes then rinse. For an even more effective solution add a tablespoon or two of vinegar to the water, also. Hey, this must work. Have you ever seen a Mermaid with acne?

Fruity Concoctions
The importance of eating fruit and vegetables to prevent acne is well-known. But fruits can also be used directly on the skin as a home acne treatment. Mix fresh lemon or lime juice with rose water and wipe on you face. Leave it for 15 minutes then rinse. Add ground orange peel to water to make a paste and applied to the acne. Juice made of Papaya applied directly to the zits is another great option.