Women Skin Care and Beauty

Acne is the term used for plugged pores. Acne can occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Pimples include blackheads, whiteheads, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules).
There are glands in our skin which produce an oily substance called sebum. These glands are known as Sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands are connected to a canal called a follicle. Follicle contains a fine hair. These sebaceous glands attached to hair follicles are most numerous on the face, neck, back and chest.

The oily substance sebum produced by the sebaceous glands normally empties onto the skin surface through the opening of the follicle, usually called a pore.

Cause of White Heads and Black Heads
The sebum, hair and the cells that fill the narrow follicle may produce a plug, which is an early sign of acne. The plug prevents sebum from reaching the surface of the skin through a pore.
The mixture of oil and cells allows bacteria to grow in the plugged follicles. These bacteria produce chemicals and enzymes and attract white blood cells that cause inflammation.
When the wall of the plugged follicle breaks down, sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria gets spilled on to the skin thereby causing lesions or pimples.

Lesion refers to a physical change in body tissue caused by disease or injury. It may be external or internal. For example we cut our finger with a knife and it affects the body tissue and is an external lesion. If we have lung cancer the internal tissues are affected and it is internal lesion.

Acne is an external lesion because if affects the body tissue on the face, neck, back, etc. People with acne frequently have a variety of lesions. If the plugged follicle, stays beneath the skin, it is called a whitehead.

If it reaches the surface of the skin and opens up, it is called a blackhead.

Some Home Remedies for Acne Cure
Take some orange peels. Pound them with water and apply to the acne affected areas. Apply cucumber leaves or grated pieces to the affected area.

If you can get a fresh cut clove or garlic you can rub the pimple with it. You can also try face masks. Facial masks help tighten pores, remove excess oil and moisturize dry skin. You need to try different masks to find out which one suits you the best.

Mix equal parts clay and water into a thick paste and apply for 5 to 20 minutes.
Take the juice of tomatoes and lemons. Use a cotton ball to apply the juice. Wash after 10 minutes. Do this two times a day for 14 days. Grind to paste cloves, apply on face and leave overnight. Wash off next morning.

Grind fenugreek leaves to a paste, apply and leave overnight. Wash off next morning. Lavender kills germs and stimulates new cell growth. Steaming the face with lavender can be helpful.
Take distilled water in a pan. Put some red clover, strawberry leaves and lavender in it. Keep it simmering and hold your clean face over the pan with a towel over your head. Do this for 15 minutes, two or three times a week.