Do you dream of spotless and clear skin? Then let us explore the skin today. Here we shall discuss about acnes, how acnes are formed, causes for acne, common sites for acnes, why chemical-based skin products atr to be avoided  and use herbal skin products, safe herbs for acnes, why consider herbs for acnes? Home remedies for acnes, safe alternatives and why choose herbcience?

Dream of spotless skin

It is everybody’s fantasy to have spotless skin, which is bright and glowing. But that one acne or pimple on the skin, becomes a disturbance in the regime. When the same acne starts to increase in number or increase in pigmentation, then this becomes a distressing challenge to get rid of it.

How are acnes formed?

Skin encloses tiny pore that holds the hair follicles. These hair follicles are nourished and lubricated by sebaceous glands. For any given triggering factor, the glands produce excess lubricant, which mixes with dead cell, dust sometimes both, which blocks the pore. This blockage causes acne.

 What are causes for acnes

Main cause for acnes or pimple:

  • Excess oil or excess dry skin
  • Excess dead cells
  • Excess consumption of very spice and heavy diet
  • High humid climate
  • Poorly chosen skin product
  • Chemical treated skin
  • Underlined health concern- Thyroid dysfunction, PCOD, hormonal imbalance, Allergy
  • Lifestyle induced stress, sleeplessness, alcohol and smoking
  • Family history.

What sites are acne formed?

Common sites for acnes:

  • Face
  • Fore head
  • Cheeks
  • Chin
  • Upper back

Why consider herbal skin products?

Herbs are always gentle and safe on skin. Let us glance on chemicals used in your regular skin products, used in the form of saponins, perveratives or cream base. Also list out the health hazards caused by them.

Product

Chemical in the product

Labeled on the Product

Health hazard on usage

 

 

 

Face wash

Artificial color

Brilliant blue, Tartrazine, FCF

Eye irritation, skin irritation

Ethanolamine compound

DEA, TEA

Cancer, Organ Toxicity

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

SLS

Organ toxicity, cancer,  eye irritation, skin irritation, Respiratory tract irritation, skin patches, skin dryness

 

 

 

 

Face cream

 

Benzophenone

 

Benzophenone

cancer, reproductive impairment,  endocrine impairment organ toxicity

 

Butylated Compounds

BHA, BHT

Cancer, Reproductive impairment, endocrine system impairment, organ toxicity

Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone

cancer and respiratory tract irritation

 

 

 

Face Pack

Phenoxyethanol

Fragrance

Cancer

Triethylene glycol

TEG

Skin Irritation

Triethanolamine 

TEA

Cancer, Organ toxicity

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

SLS

Cancer, Organ toxicity, Eye irritation, skin irritation


Therefore it is very important to glance at your skin product and know whether what you apply on your skin is safe for you or not.

Why consider herbs for spotless skin?

 Significant tie up with herbal phyto-components and skin product

To keep your dream of spotless skin, stand up for herbal skin products which are entitled for deep cleansing, reduce hyperpigmentation and acne. Fatty acids like oleic acid, Linoleic acid, Palmitic acid and stearic acid are found abundant in herbs like shea butter, olive oil, glycerin which helps in skin lightening. Saponins present in the herbs provide deep cleansing along with Shea butter , aloe vera, glycerine provide skin hydration and fatty acids like lauric, Myristic, omega 3 & Omega 6 provide moisturizer to the skin and maintains an acne free spotless skin.

What herbs are good for spotless skin?

Herbs have successfully established their significance in various skin concerns. Safer herbs that should be replace in your skin products for skin concerns like chandana1, Manjistha2, Turmeric3, Lodhra4, Lemongrass5, Usheera6, Aloe vera7, Shea Butter8, Olive oil9 are known for reducing hyperpigmentation, reduce acnes and skin brightening.

How to treat acne at home?

Home remedies to maintain healthy skin spotless skin:

  • Cut a medium sized potato into 2 equal halves and massage the potato around the acne spot for 5- 10 min, let it dry for 15min. Wash your face with plain water and remove excess water with a dry towel.
  • Make a semi solid paste of aloe vera, chandana (sandal) and milk or milk cream à apply on acnesà let it rest for 10- 15 min à remove the pack using cotton swab and lukewarm water and remove excess water with dry towel. Repeat weekly 2 times until acne spot pigmentation reduces
  • Make a semi solid paste of besan, sandal and rose water à apply on the face à let it rest for 15- 20 min à remove the pack using cotton swab and lukewarm water. repeat weekly until acne spot pigmentation reduces
  •  Apply rose water every night before sleep with a mild massage until the rose water is totally absorbed. Repeat every night until acne spots reduce.
  • If the acnes are dry: boil 1 teaspoon of flax seeds in 150ml water, until gel appears, filter the seeds using muslin cloth. Apply the gel all over the face and gently massage. Let it dry. Then wash your face with plain water. Tap dry with a towel. Repeat 2-3 times in a day. Repeat every day until acne spots reduce. Fresh gel to be prepared every day for good results.
  • Adequate hydration to skin with plenty of fluids and seasonal fruits in diet
  • Regular check on body vitals for any dysfunctional routine
  • Quality physical activities and meditation to avoid stress.

What are safe alternatives?

With today’s work-from-office lifestyle, it might be time-consuming to cultivate home remedies for acne. What if you are told, similar results can be achieved with the usage of similar herbs? Also, that is a herbal skin product with no added chemicals….!

Deep Cleansing by Herbcience Revitalizing Pro-Collagen Face Wash

Benefits:

  • Deep cleansing
  • Skin conditioning 
  • Anti-acne

Face nourishment by Herbcience Natural Glow Pro-collagen Face cream

Benefits

  • Skin glowing
  • Skin lightening
  • Anti-acne
  • Skin nourishment

Skin detox by Herbcience Natural Glow Pro-Collagen Face pack

Benefits

  • Anti-acne
  • Skin lightening
  • Skin nourishment 

Why choose Herbcience?

Herbcience is a 100% transparent brand and all the products are developed by doctors, with the fresh extractions of herbs. They are 100% Natural certified by ECOCERT - COSMOS Natural, a European Standard, AYUSH, Govt. of India, and compliant with MADE SAFE, USA.

Conclusion

To conclude, if you wish to fulfill your dream of spotless and clear skin, the only way to achieve it is through herbal products. Hence consider cultivating herb products in your routine in place of chemical products.


In order to reduce hyperpigmentation, reduce the frequency of your acne and to achieve a spotless clear skin, consider the usage of Herbcience skin products, which are absolutely free from any form of chemicals. 

Frequently asked questions?

1. How to treat acne with herbs?

Regular use of Herbcience Natural Glow Pro-collagen Face cream will reduce the hyperpigmentation of the acne and reduce the recurrence of acne


2. What can be done to acne at home?

Make a semi-solid paste of besan, sandal, and rose water à apply on the face à let it rest for 15- 20 min à remove the pack using a cotton swab and lukewarm water. repeat weekly until acne spot pigmentation reduces


3. How to treat Hyperpigmentation?

Regular use of Herbcience Natural Glow Pro-collagen Face cream

 

Reference

  1. Chandana:https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/ways-to-use-red-sandalwood-powder-for-flawless-skin-kd0818-591283/
  2. Manjistha: https://bebodywise.com/blog/manjistha-benefits/
  3. Turmeric:https://www.healthline.com/health/turmeric-for-skin
  4. Lodhra:https://www.lybrate.com/topic/lodhra-benefits-and-side-effects 
  5. Lemongrass:https://www.healthline.com/health/lemongrass-essential-oi
  6. Aloe vera:https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/aloe-vera-for-face
  7. Shea Butter:https://www.healthline.com/health/shea-butter-for-face
  8. Olive oil: https://www.onlymyhealth.com/how-to-use-olive-oil-for-skin-lightening-1588059239