මෙම ළිපිය සිංහලෙන් කියවන්න
A blemish is a woman’s worst nightmare. That discolored patch of skin that stands out from your normal skin tone has given many women, many sleepless nights. But what exactly is a blemish? It is important to understand this before we try to treat these blemishes.
Skin blemishes are patches of discoloration, marks or spots on your skin. These may occur anywhere, from face, arm to legs. There are many causes of blemishes, the most prominent of which is Acne. Acne is a condition where the pores in your skin or hair follicles gets clogged with oil, bacteria or dirt. The resulting pimple, blackhead or whitehead ends up leaving tiny marks, leading to blemishes caused by Acne. Another cause of blemishes is papules. These occur as a result of conditions such as chicken pox, eczema and dermatitis, resulting in larger patches of discolored skin. Hyperpigmentation, which is an overproduction of melanin causing uneven skin tone is also a leading cause of blemishes. Hyperpigmentation occurs due to sun exposure and acne scarring.
The solution to getting rid of blemishes is two-fold. If you already have blemishes, you need to treat these scars, and if you are prone to suffer with conditions such as acne, eczema and dermatitis, you need to follow a schedule of preventing the causes of blemishes.
Here are 5 easy steps to get rid of blemishes for a clear and even toned skin, while avoiding conditions that cause them!
1. Calamine
Calamine is a natural scar healing agent and is a tried and tested treatment for unsightly blemishes. Lacto Calamine comes with a combination of Calamine and Witch Hazel, which together have healing properties as well as skin balancing properties. These will help you get rid of those blemishes in no time, while giving you an even skin tone.
2. Baking Soda
Baking soda has the unique ability to balance the pH level of your skin. It can also slowly rid your skin of the accumulated dead skin cells. Mix one tea spoon of baking soda with a little bit of water to make a thick paste, and apply it on your blemish. Leave it on for 5 – 10 minutes and wash off. With regular use, this can make your blemishes disappear altogether.
3. Egg white
Packed full of natural enzymes that can help lighten your skin tone, using egg white as a face mask twice a week will help you lighten those scars while balancing your skin tone. Apply egg white on your face using upward strokes, and leave it on for 20 – 30 minutes before washing off.
4. Honey
Honey contains emollient properties that can nourish and revitalize your skin cells. It also contains antioxidants that remove free radicals, and replace the dead skin cells with healthy ones. Apply a layer of honey on your blemishes and leave on for 10 minutes before washing off. Use this treatment daily for best results.
5. Toothpaste
Surprisingly, toothpaste can absorb the excess oils in your skin, drying out your acne. The peppermint in the toothpaste also helps in the healing of the blemish, helping you get rid of it quite easily.
Blemishes are a secondary result of a number of factors that cause them. It is very important to understand the cause of your blemish and treat the cause than the symptom.
After all, prevention is always better than cure when it comes to your skin!