Acne

What are different home remedies for different skin problems?

skin is made up of layers that are constantly changing. There are different skin problems that are faced by most of us now-a-days. There are many home remedies available for treating different skin problems.

HOME REMEDIES FOR TREATING SKIN PROBLEMS

1. Aloe Vera
- Aloe Vera is used in its pure form as a skin softener and moisturizer.
- The gel, which is the fluid within the leaves, has been used for centuries to accelerate wound healing.
- It is a topical pain reliever.
- Aloe Vera to be very effective in the treatment of psoriasis, a relatively common condition that leads to itchy, red scaly patches on the skin and scalp.
- Aloe Vera has been used in the treatment of radiation ulcers, burns, and frostbite injuries in animals.
- Aloe Vera increases the blood supply to the second layer of skin, the dermis.
- This speeds healing by bringing in vital nutrients and removing dangerous toxins.
- Aloe Vera decreases tissue destruction after a burn
Arnica flower.
- Topical preparations are especially helpful for wound healing.
- It is effective as an analgesic (pain reliever), antiseptic and anti-inflammatory cream.
- This treatment is recommended for bruises and swelling due to trauma or surgery.
- It is also helpful in speeding the healing of simple skin abrasions, insect bites and for soothing joint pain.

2. Calendula flower
- It is used in the treatment of burns, bruises, skin infections, cuts and rashes.
- Compresses made with calendula tea are also useful.
- The tea can be used as a mouth rinse to treat painful lesions in the mouth.

3. Comfrey
- Both the roots and leaves of comfrey have been used for centuries to improve healing of cuts and bruises.
- It has also been useful as an anti-inflammatory for treatment of rashes.
- It is thought to promote healing of closed fractures when applied on the skin over the site of injury.
- Application over broken skin can lead to toxicity.
- Tea made from the comfrey leaf is also useful but should not exceed three cups per day.

4. The Tea Tree
- The leaves have been used for centuries as an antiseptic
- They were used in World War I as a disinfectant.
- The oil from the leaves has been harvested to treat cuts, insect bites and other common skin problems.
- The oil has been shown to kill both fungus and bacteria.
- Tea tree oil may be toxic and should never be taken by mouth.

5. Chamomile
- It has been used for thousands of years for treatment of various medical problems.
- Dried and fresh flowers made into a tea have been used for minor stomach upset.
- As an oral treatment, rinse to treat gingivitis and painful mouth lesions.
- It is used to improve wound healing and treat mild skin problems, such as itchy lesions, hives and sunburn.

6. Cayenne
- This spicy red pepper has been used for a multitude of medical problems such as high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, poor circulation, and lung and skin infections.
- There are many formulas that combine capsaicin with other herbal products to maximize antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.

7. Calaguala Fern and Pine Tar Products
- Calaguala fern is known for its use in dry, itchy skin and scalp problems, has been combined with pine tar.
- Skin creams, bath products, soaps, shampoos, and conditioners have been made from this combination.
- They are very helpful for dry, itchy skin and scalp problems.

8. Emu Oil
- Emu oil is great for cuts, bites, burns, and the itch of poison ivy.
- It promotes hair growth by rejuvenating skin and hair cells.

9. Flaxseed
- Flaxseed comes from the herb flax and contains those omega-3 essential fatty acids.
- These are necessary for the proper synthesis of immune and anti-inflammatory compounds.
- It is useful in the management of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis, which are associated with inflammatory processes.
- One to two tablespoons of cold-pressed flaxseed oil should be taken daily, preferably with other foods.

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How can Ayurveda help to treat acne? What are causes and symptoms?

In Ayurveda, acne is called yauvan pidika. Acne is a common skin disorder. Increased sebum secretion is a common and a primary cause of acne. Ayurveda believes in the fact that person’s health is the reflexion of what the person eats and what kind of lifestyle one is leading. When it comes to skin diseases, diet plays a crucial role.
Increased ‘kapha and vata dosha’ and ‘rakta and meda dhatu ‘ are involved in causing this disease.

CAUSES OF ACNE OR YAUVAN PIDIKA
- excessive production of testosterone hormone.
- A person having constipation or ingestion has more chances of having yauvan pidika.
- Consuming unhealthy food and indigestion can lead to this disease.
- Impure blood is another cause for acne.
- consuming food when the previous food is not digested called adhyashana.
- consuming food that are incompatible called virudhashana.
- consuming food when you are not hungry called vishamashana.
- Vitamin A deficiency.
- menstrual problem in women.
- ‘kama’ or excessive sexual desires cause acne.

SYMPTOMS OF ACNE OR YAUVAN PIDIKA
- Greasy skin.
- Black and white heads are present.
- Inflammation.
- Scarring may be there.
- Pus may be there in pimples.

According to Ayurveda, balancing doshas by adopting the modified diet and life styles.
- Avoid hot (ushna), spicy, oily, fried and pungent food.
- Paste of haridra and chandan should be applied on face.
- Drink enough water.
- Eat lots of fiber.
- Eat only when the earlier food is digested.
- Avoid mental tensions and stress.
- No pressing or pricking of acne.
- Avoid cold food.
- Eat compatible food.
- Expose your skin to fresh air and sunlight.
- Apply jamun seeds on acne.
- Massage whole face with juice of ripened and soft papaya.
- Massage face regularly with the herbal oil containing madhuka, laaksha, matulunga, etc.
- Apply a face pack containing masoora, kushta, kaaliyaka etc after every massage.
- Wash face with buttermilk.
- Rub orange peels on face.
- Paste of fenugreek seeds with water should be applied on the face.