Acne Acne is an infection of the skin, caused by changes in the sebaceous glands. The most common form of acne is called acne vulgaris, which means "common acne". The redness comes from the inflammation of the skin in response to the infection. ❄ Crusting of skin bumps ❄ Cysts ❄ Papules (small red bumps) ❄ Pustules ❄ Redness around the skin eruptions ❄ Scarring of the skin ❄ Whiteheads ❄ Blackheads ❄ Hormonal fluctuation ❄ Hyperactive sebaceous glands ❄ Stress ❄ Many dead skin cells staying on the skin ❄ Bacteria in the pores ❄ Skin irritation or scratching of any sort
1. Baking Soda: Apply a paste of one or two teaspoons of baking soda and a little water. Rinse it off after a few minutes. 2. Green Tea: Use a cooled cup of green tea as a face wash or lay the bag over the affected area. 3. Honey: Apply a teaspoon of honey to affected areas, or make a mask by mixing 1/2 cup of honey with 1 cup of plain oatmeal and leaving it on for 30 minutes. 4. Mint: Mix 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh mint with two tablespoons each of plain yogurt and oatmeal (use a blender to pulverize the oatmeal to powder). Leave the concoction on your face for 10 minutes, then rinse off with water. 5. Toothpaste: Apply a small amount of white toothpaste on the affected area before going to bed. The toothpaste will reduce the swelling and dry out the acne. Within a day or two, you should see significant improvement. 6. Lemon Juice: Rub a slice of lemon on the affected area and leave it for a few hours before rinsing your face with water. 7. Apple cider vinegar: mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and water and apply to skin with a cotton ball, making sure to shake well before each use.