Acne vulgaris, or acne for short, is a skin disease where hair follicles are obstructed by dead skin cells and oil. The most vulnerable demographic to this condition are teenagers due to the accelerated oil production in oil glands during puberty. Although teenagers are the part of the population that is most affected, acne can still be found in almost every age group. In addition, acne can sometimes develop into other skin conditions, such as blackheads, whiteheads, or pimples.
Some body parts where acne is most commonly found are the forehead, face, shoulders, back, and chest. These body parts become a target for acne growth since there is a greater concentration of sebaceous or oil glands around the area. Focal causes for a surge in acne are a surplus of sebum production, bacteria, inflammation, dead skin cells, and oil-blocking hair follicles. In addition, stress, diet, particular medications, and hormonal changes can all contribute to aggravating acne production.
While seeking professional help is always better, keeping options open is also beneficial. Below are a few simple ways to mitigate, relieve, or treat acne at home.
Aloe Vera Moisturizer
Frequently found growing in tropical regions, aloe vera is a plant that has leaves that produce a clear gel. This gel is a recurring additive in skin products like soap, cream, ointment, and lotion to help treat wounds, inflamed skin, burns, rashes, and abrasions. Furthermore, researchers have found that aloe vera contains sulfur and salicylic acid and are both recurring additives in other acne treatments.
Another study on the effectiveness of salicylic acid and skin has claimed that it helps manage acne. Finally, aloe vera has shown great potential in acne treatments, however, researchers are still working to study the possible uses for aloe vera.
The following instructions are a simple step-by-step process to make moisturizer out of aloe vera at home. To help treat acne, start by scraping the gel from the opened leaf using a spoon. After that, apply the gel from the plant immediately on clean skin to use as a moisturizer. This process may be repeated twice a day or applied as needed.
