Pimples Causes
One of the most common questions we are asked is how to prevent pimples. Pimples are an extremely common problem, and a large number of people suffer from rather severe pimple problems in their teen years. The problem usually goes away on its own, once the person gets out of their teens. But this still means that for many years, the person needs to cope with this problem. In addition, the end of acne is not really the end of the problem – acne often leaves behind rather nasty scars that can last for years and years.
Fortunately, today it is possible to prevent pimples quite easily, and you don’t need to wait till you are 20 to get some relief. First, you need to understand pimples causes – any treatment needs to address the causes in order to be successful. Skin pimples are basically the result of blocked pores. Normally, skin cells die and are discarded at a steady rate, but due to a variety of reasons (of which the most common one is the hormonal fluctuations that occur during adolescence), this process can get disrupted, and the dead cells can accumulate on the skin. These cells end up blocking skin pores, leading to a build up of sebum in the pores, and often infection from bacteria that are present on the skin’s surface. To prevent pimples, this process needs to be stopped – you need to get rid of the dead cells on the skin’s surface, and also minimize the amount of bacteria on the skin’s surface.
Remedies For Pimples
There are several home remedies for pimples, some of which are reasonably effective. Regular application of a mixture of honey, turmeric powder, and sandalwood powder does help, as does regular use of an oatmeal and milk face scrub. However, the best solution for a pimples problem is an over the counter anti pimple cream containing salicylic acid. Salicylic acid helps the skin to become more efficient in discarding dead cells, and thus prevents pores from becoming blocked at all. It also gets rid of the bacteria on the skin to some extent, thus minimizing chances of bacteria attacking the sebum in case any blockages do develop. You need to use the anti pimple cream very regularly for it to be effective, and note that this may take several months to work. In the meanwhile, you should also be very strict about basic hygiene, as oily, dirty skin is more likely to cause pore blockages and pimples.