Our skin can suffer from various ailments, including acne. The latter mainly affects the face with such acne breakouts, pimples and blackheads but can spread to the back and torso. When there is an excess of sebum, the sebaceous glands of the skin become clogged; this results in a spread of bacteria that cause the famous red pimples. What is the solution to this skin condition?
Every woman is looking for a clean and sublime skin and will never be proud of skin dull, acne and tired. Acne is the main enemy of women and adolescents in general, especially boys; it concerns 15 million French. Psychological suffering can even result, especially since it can last until the age of 20 or 30 years.
Also, most resort to drug treatments and cosmetic products that remain painful or too expensive. However, natural alternatives exist to effectively fight acne and in record time. Remedies based on jojoba oil, honey, cinnamon, turmeric and shea butter, have proven their effectiveness in treating acne even the most resistant, provided you follow the natural treatment, regularly for more 'efficiency. Moreover, this treatment was followed by a Los Angeles mannequin named Brianna Lopez, to cure his severe acne.
Ingredient properties
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is a liquid wax from the jojoba seed. This oil is composed of ceric esters and is rich in unsaponifiables. As a result, it has beneficial effects on all types of skin, especially acne skin. This sebo-regulating oil, creates a non-greasy layer on the skin allowing to hydrate it but also:
- To regulate the pH of the skin
- To heal and repair the grain of the skin
- Regulate sebum to prevent the proliferation of bacteria
- Nourish and moisturize the skin
- Reduce inflammation and skin infections
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains starch, pro-anthocyanidin oligomers and cinnamaldehyde and eugenol. All these compounds, allow it to fight effectively against germs and bacteria responsible for acne and also has considerable antioxidant power. Be careful, reactive or very sensitive skin should avoid using it.
Turmeric
Turmeric benefits from the compounds in the rhizomes of Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica. It also contains flavonoids and phenolic compounds as well as curcumin. All these compounds give it the property of anti-inflammatory on the skin.
Honey
Honey is full of calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, essential amino acids and phytonutrients, with protective properties for the skin and the body. It is the beauty ally par excellence; it acts as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and a skin regenerator. It actually accelerates the healing of it which is caused by traces of acne.
Shea butter
Shea butter contains vitamin A and E, latex of phytosterols and monounsaturated fatty acids that give it a moisturizing, repairing and regenerating scars of skin.
Treatment steps
1st step: Facial cleansing:
Jojoba oil, preferably Bio, should be applied all over the face and all parts of the body that present an acne problem and gently massage with movements until complete penetration of the oil. Then wipe with a warm towel or washcloth.
2nd step: Applying the mask:
Prepare a facial mask with:
- 2 teaspoons honey preferably Bio
- ½ teaspoon of organic cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of organic turmeric
Mix everything, apply on the face and let stand for one hour then rinse with warm water. This mask is to be applied twice a week. It helps protect the skin against the aggressions of makeup products.
3rd step: Hydration
Hydration is essential to refresh the skin and make it more radiant. To do this, there is nothing better than rose water. Dab your skin with this solution. After drying, apply raw shea butter to facial acne spots, especially in the evening before going to bed.
This treatment should be followed for about thirty days for more efficiency.
Tips:
- Adopt a healthy lifestyle as the balanced diet that is essential to have a beautiful skin.
- Avoid alcohol and tobacco, which can aggravate acne problems.
- Avoid scratching the pimples to avoid scarring and the proliferation of bacteria.
- If your acne problem persists, it is important in this case to consult your doctor.