Acne

It is a common skin disorder; it affects the largest oil containing areas. The affected area becomes inflamed and infected.

According to Ayurveda

It is due to aggravation of Pitta Dosha.
Causes

  • Excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, spicy, oily and fried food.
  • Tension, stress and depression
  • Pollution
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Unhygienic life style.

Symptoms

Acne, pimples, boils, rashes on face, irritation, redness on face, it mostly occurs in teenagers.

Natural Home Remedies

  • Drink 10-15 glasses of water daily.
  • Keep hygienic conditions, self cleansing of face
  • Eat balanced diet, eat food like carrot, pumpkin, yellow-orange fruits.
  • Application of cucumber, mixed juice of carrot or lettuce
  • Use Aloe Vera
  • Apply paste of fenugreek leaves to remove old pimples scars
  • Almond oil reduces redness and inflammation of the skin
  • Avoid hot, spicy, junk food
  • Application of cucumber, mixed juice of carrot or lettuce
  • Avoid heavy chemical based soaps
  • Use herbal soaps