Contents:

• How to care for acne-prone skin?
• Herbs with calming effects
• Herbs with cleansing and astringent effects
• Herbs with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties

Acne vulgaris ( acne vulgaris ) is a very common skin condition that primarily affects teenagers. However, it's not as rare as you might think; it also affects adults, even those over 35. The blemishes, blackheads, whiteheads, and spots associated with acne can cause discomfort, including psychological distress, especially in young people of school age, and have a huge impact on social life and self-confidence. How can we help combat this skin condition at home?

How to care for acne-prone skin ?

Acne skin requires regular and careful care. The most important thing is to keep the facial skin clean. Treating acne requires a combination of several aspects, including

• Cleansing the facial skin,
• systematic peeling of the epidermis,
• proper fluid intake,
• Body detoxification and healthy nutrition,
• possible addition.

When cleansing facial skin, readily available herbs can provide relief and have a positive effect on the condition of our skin. They can have antibacterial, astringent, toning, or soothing effects.

Herbs with calming effects

• Linden – contains tannins, flavonoids, terpenes, phytosterols, essential oil, pectins, organic acids, vitamin C, vitamin PP and mineral salts:
  • relieves irritation,
  • reduces sebum secretion,
  • makes the skin elastic and nourishes it,
  • softened,
  • inhibits peeling of the epidermis.
• Calendula has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and acts on the skin:
  • regenerating,
  • soothing roughness,
  • moisturizing,
  • Softening,
  • smoothing,
  • antibacterial
  • relieves irritation.
• Comfrey – contains allantoin with the following properties:
  • Acceleration of wound healing,
  • regenerating,
  • soothing irritation.

Herbs with cleansing and astringent effects

• Elderflowers – contain phenolic and organic acids, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes, mucilage, sterols and minerals, which:
  • relieves irritation,
  • relieves inflammation,
  • cleanses the skin,
  • improves blood circulation.
• Field pansy (Tricolor Violet) – has a cleansing effect, is used in the form of a drinking infusion and supports the processes of excretion of toxins from the body.
• Dandelion root – recommended for all skin diseases, rich in vitamins A, C, B vitamins, and minerals.
  • detoxifies the body,
  • Strengthening,
  • accelerates metabolism.

Herbs with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties

• Sage – contains flavonoids and essential oils, including: camphor, thujone, cineole, bornene, thanks to which it supports not only the fight against acne, but also against mycosis or psoriasis.
• Arnica contains flavonoids and has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It's recommended not only for the care of acne and oily skin, but also for skin prone to dilated and bursting blood vessels.
  • antibacterial,
  • regenerating,
  • relieves irritation.
• Witch hazel , relieves inflammation of the skin, acts:
  • anti-inflammatory,
  • antibacterial,
  • antihemorrhagic.

Herbs with antibacterial and soothing properties can be applied externally, used to regularly wash the face, and even added to the bath. Herbs can also be consumed in the form of infusions and teas, helping the body cleanse toxins and strengthen the immune system.