Sunday, August 23, 2015

ACNE

Acne or pimples as they are popularly known is a common skin infection which mostly occurs in adolescence on the skin due to increase in the production of the hormone testosterone in both males and females. When there is an excess secretion of sebum - an oily liquid that keeps the skin from drying, it can result in the formation of acne or pimples. The most common areas of acne appearance are the face, near the chest and the back. The dirt, oil and dead skin cells clog the skin pores which give rise to acne. Apart from these reasons, acne can also be due to the wrong diet, hormonal changes, and certain medications which contain corticosteroids, androgens or lithium, or can even be genetic.

Cinnamon is a common spice and flavoring agent but the essential oil it contains also has strong anti-microbial properties. The water activity of honey is very low and this means that it does not contain a lot of moisture which can promote the growth of microorganisms. Considering that pimples often arise from an infection within the pores of the skin, combining cinnamon with honey is an effective remedy.







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