Adult Cystic Acne - Curing Using Home Remedies Approach

Adult cystic acne is one of the severe forms of acne that can leave horrible scars on the face. In adult cystic acne, the skins oil glands overproduce sebum (oil). Causes of adult cystic acne are generally some hormonal imbalance, environmental factors like pollution/smoke, lack of exercise and unhealthy diet.

Treatment for adult cystic acne usually takes months and even years to treat it. As adult cystic acne is the most serious form of acne, it will require the right steps and correct medical guidance to treat it. Isotretinoin (Accutance) and the retinoid are the most commonly prescribed oral medication to treat adult cystic acne. These cystic acne treatments are usually prescribed by dermatologists and must be taken properly for better results.

Natural and homemade acne treatments are much safer, cheaper and more effective then to treat your adult cystic acne with medications. We can consider and adopt the following home remedies that would help us overcome the adult cystic acne in a natural way.

1) Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is an excellent way to get rid of acne. Tea tree oil contains an ingredient which is an anti-bacterial. It can be applied to the affected area of the skin to kill the bacteria within the acne.

2) Apple cider vinegar
Able to treat all type of acne. It helps to stabilize the pH balance in the skin.

3) Baking soda
Mix the baking soda with water and apply to the skin. It will remove all the excessive oils. You can also mix a small amount of sea salt to the paste which is very effective way to treat inflamed adult cystic acne.

4) Honey
Apply a honey mask to your face once or twice a week. Honey has antibacterial properties so it is great for disinfecting and healing minor blemishes.

5) Aloe vera
Apply the aloe vera gel on the affected area. It would help in healing adult cystic acne.

6) Mango, lemon and water
Mix mango, lemon with water to form a paste. Apply on the acne affected area for about 10 minutes. Wash it off.

7) Lemon slices
Apply lemon slices on the face for about 3 to 4 times a week. Lemon slices help to remove dead skin.

8) Sun mask
Apply sun mask on your blackheads. It would eliminate the chances of acne breakouts.

9) Cucumber, coriander and mint
Mix the cucumber, coriander and mint into a paste. Apply the paste your acne area of skin. Your face will feel fresh and clean.

10) Garlic
Rub raw garlic once a day on pimples and zit to get rid of them.

As you can see, there are many natural way of home remedies to try for treatment of adult cystic acne. Although, adult cystic acne is a severe form of acne but with little more care and right guidance coupled with a few home remedies could help you overcome it quite effectively.

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