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No one is immune from the effects of acne. It hits both young and old. Teenagers are the ones who deal with it most but adults share the problem. Before you head to the store, try a few natural remedies to combat your adult acne.

What is acne?

It's more than just a condition that happens when you are about to go out on the big date or take photos. Acne comes from a disorder in the sweat glands of the skin. The pores get clogged and they become infected. There is nowhere for the bacteria to go so it forms into a pimple or blackhead on the surface of the skin, mostly the face.

Adult acne is more common than you think. People in their 40s can experience acne for the first time. Acne can be found not only on the face but also on your back, your neck, your chest, and your arms. The pimples and blackheads can cause scarring on the body that won't go away.

What causes acne?

Acne can have many causes. It can be hereditary. Some people just have the kind of skin that is prone to acne breakouts. Other causes for acne include:

Poor dietary habits

Constipation

This is only the first step but an important one in finding a remedy for adult acne outbreaks. It's a given that over-the-counter products of all types have been tried but with no major success as a blanket treatment for everyone. Besides, these commercial products contain added chemicals and preservatives that further hurt and irritate the skin.

What are some of the natural remedies for acne?

Your home, specifically your kitchen, is the natural remedy drugstore. Here are some of the items that can help you there.

Green tea

Green tea has been known to help with weight loss and overall well-being in the body. It contains antioxidants which are substances that combat free radical damage in the body that causes you to age and not too well. Green tea is steamed so that the natural healing properties it holds remain intact. One such healing property is antibacterial.

Add a couple of green tea bags to boiling water. Once they steep, remove the tea bags. Use them as a poultice on the acne pimples to sooth the pain. The tea water is used as a facial rinse each day when you wash your face.

Fruit remedies

Fruits have natural properties that help with acne. You eat fruit to help your body but the inedible parts will help you skin. Try an orange, for example. Crush an orange peel and mix with water to produce a paste. When the paste is applied to the face it acts as an astringent.

A poultice can be created from fruit leaves as well. Boil the leaves of fruits like blackberries and strawberries and apply to the acne.

Tomatoes are technically a fruit and a vegetable. It's not just for skunk smells. Applying fresh tomato paste to your face like a mask can reduce your acne problem.

Honey is not a fruit but it carries antibacterial properties. Mix it with cinnamon and wear like an overnight mask to relieve acne symptoms.

Acne is a skin disorder that plagues adults as well as teens. Seek natural remedies from around your kitchen to clear up the condition.

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