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Female Hormonal Acne
By caizechong on Sep 11, 2011 |Health and Fitness
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They suffer from rapid mood swings, bloating, cramping and even acne. A recent research stated that almost half of women experience female hormonal acne that is connected to their periods.
Boil half a cup of milk and add around two tablespoon of nutmeg powder to it. Reduce the milk by simmering it on a low heat until it is one fourth of the original amount. Now dip a cotton ball into this milk mixture and apply on the spots. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes until it is has dried. Rinse with water.
Acne occurs when dead skin, oils, and bacteria accumulates in the skin pores. The most effective way for acne scar removal will be to scrub off the dead skin. Make a scrub at home itself. Take 2 tablespoons of gram-flour. Add adequate amount of curd to make a paste. Add a few drops of rose water and lemon juice to it. In case your skin is dry, add 2-3 drops of vegetable oil. Mix well.
Most people concede that a flawed diet is among the causes of acne. Eat a healthy diet comprising fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eat carrots for their beta-carotene (Vitamin A) component, which boosts the protective tissue of the skin and helps prevent acne. Stay off sugary foods and drinks, and keep all that is deep fried at bay. Also, drinking 8 glasses of water a day, will help with regular bowel movements and in turn, reduce acne.
Puncture a Vitamin E capsule and distribute the contents over your scarred skin. Vitamin E is essential to skin health. It will improve the appearance of the scars and aid the healing process.
Take a couple of tablespoons of dried basil. Add it to a bowl of water. Heat this mixture by stirring continuously. Do it till it comes to boil. Allow it to boil for about 15 minutes. Put off the heat supply. Let the mixture cool down to room temperature. Take a cotton ball, and dip it in this mixture of water and dried basil.
Crush handful of mint leaves in a bowl and rub the leaves and its juice over the affected area. Leave it on for 10 minutes and wash your face with cold water. This is one of the best home remedies for acne spots if you have painful, inflamed pimples.
Author is an online medical researcher on natural acne treatment and skin care. Click read more on acne treatment, eczema treatment, How To Avoid Acne
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