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.
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.
