Acne is something that every one of us has probably faced
during the onset of puberty. However, in the case of an unlucky
few, this condition persists well into adulthood. Left
untreated, severe acne can lead to disfiguring scarring; this
can then lead to decreased self-esteem, social withdrawal and
even depression.
What causes acne?
Acne is caused primarily due to the blockages of pores on the
skin. These blockages stop the oil (sebum) from draining to the
surface of the skin. Bacteria grow in these blockages, which
lead to an infectious inflammation of that area; this is known
as acne. Several factors contribute to the development of acne.
These may include hormones, diet, evolutionary biology, vitamin
deficiency, and stress, among others.
What can I do to cure my acne?
There are a number of remedies for acne available in the
market. However, since the causes of acne are so myriad, not
every type of treatment works for every individual. It is
usually through a system of trial and error that the
appropriate remedy is found, especially in the more severe
cases of acne. The problem with some of the new systems of
treatment is that if they don?t work, they may actually
exacerbate the symptoms of this infection. This is why people
are looking more and more towards more natural and organic
remedies for acne as a starting point.
Aromatherapy treatment for acne
Aromatherapy has had a reputation as a natural treatment for
acne for many years. Of the aromatherapy oils, tea tree is
probably the best-known as an acne remedy, though other oils
such as lavender have been anecdotally reported effective. The
advantantage with using essential oils such as tea tree for
treatment is that these oils are a natural organic cosmetic.
Thus, there are no side effects to this kind of treatment.
What is tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil is an essential oil obtained from the Melaleuca
tree of Australia. Tea tree has anti-septic and anti-fungal
properties. Before the advent of modern medicine, this oil was
an essential part of the First-Aid kits of the Australian army.
How do I use it?
Tea tree oil should be applied on the skin and never taken
internally. For treating acne, mix tea tree oil with aloe vera
gel in the ratio of five per cent tea tree oil to ninety five
percent aloe vera gel. Apply this solution to clean skin.
What are other aromatherapy treatments for acne?
Several other aromatherapy remedies have been shown to inhibit
the growth of acne causing bacteria. Some of the popular
essential oils used for acne treatment are Jasmine, Lavender,
Myrrh, Palma Rosa, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.
What are natural, organic cosmetics?
A further contributor to the increase of acne and skin diseases
among our generation is the increased proliferation and usage of
skin care products. Many of these products contain harmful
chemicals that adversely affect the skin and result in
irritation of the skin and acne. Natural, organic cosmetics
contain fully natural ingredients including essential
aromatherapy oils such as tea tree. The use of these cosmetics
helps our skin retain its balance and stay healthy. Healthy
skin is better able to combat and withstand skin infections,
such as acne and eczema.
About The Author: Sharon Hopkins, webmaster of
http://www.aromatherapies.net site writes about alternative
healing methods to treat acne naturally using aromatherapy. She
also writes for other sites on Massage Therapy, Yoga,
Hair-n-Skin-Care site and several other health sites.
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