Acne - Causes and Solution

CAUSES:

i)  All forms of acne have their origin in wrong feeding habits, such as
    irregular hours of eating, improper food, excesses of starches and
    sugar, and excess of fatty foods.

ii)  Chronic constipation is another major cause of acne.  If the bowels
     do not move properly, waste matter does not get eliminated,
     so it causes acne.

iii)  Excessive use of tea, coffee, alcohol, and tobacco can cause acne.

HOME REMEDIES FOR ACNE:

i)  Hot fomentation should be applied to open up the pores and
    squeeze out the waste matter.  Then, rinse with cold water.

ii)  The healing packs made of grated cucumber, oatmeal cooked in milk,
     and creamed carrots used externally have been found to be effective.

iii)  The orange peel is valuable in the treatment of acne.  The peel,
      pounded well with water on a piece of stone, should be applied
      to the affected areas.

iv)  The lemon has also proved beneficial in removing pimples and acne.
      It should be applied regularly.

v)  A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder,
     is another effective home remedy for acne and blackheads.
     The mixture should be applied to the face after thoroughly
     washing it, every night.

vi)  The juice of raw potatoes has also proved very valuable in clearing
      skin blemishes.