A follicle is a minute skin duct under the skin .Below the duct is a small gland which produces sebum. Everyday skin around the follicle sheds. When these dead cells are in excess, they clog the pores. Along with this oil from sebaceous glands and bacteria may clog the pore and cause pimples.
Causes for pimples:
- Sweating
- No proper sleep
- Inadequate intake of water
- Certain medications
- Constipation
- Consuming too much coffee, tea and soft drinks
- Hormonal changes.
- Stress
Symptoms of pimples:
- Pus formation
- Inflammation
- Redness
- Itching
- Scars
Home remedies for pimples:
- Dry orange skin and prepare a powder and store it in air tight container. Daily mix this with water and use it as a lotion over pimples. Pimples will disappear.
- Smash carrot in milk and apply on your face. Allow it to dry. Then wash with warm water .Do this regularly for 1week to see the magic of pimples disappearing.
- Rubbing smashed papaya fruit on face helps in clearing pimples. Do this thrice a week
- Make a cucumber paste and mix it with rosewater and apply over the pimples. This eradicates pimple.
- Grind fenugreek seeds and apply on your face. Leave for 1hour.This removes pimples and makes your face soft.
- Prepare a paste by mixing turmeric powder to 1/2teaspoon of mint juice and 1/2teaspoon of coriander juice and apply over your face.
- Include garlic in food as it as a antibacterial action and removes toxins out of your body.
- Also rub garlic over pimple everyday .it gets cured.
- Mix sandalwood with rosewater and apply on your face to remove pimples and to have a smooth skin.
Prevention of pimples:
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Control stress and emotions
- Do not prick and peel if you have any pimple.
- Use mild soaps to wash your face