Brilio.net - One facial skin problem that is quite annoying for most people is acne. Most people are bothered by the appearance of acne on the surface of the skin, especially on the face. Reporting from Healthline, acne can appear due to clogged pores and bacteria which are often difficult to treat.
The appearance of acne on the skin is not only annoying, but also reduces self-confidence. Especially if the acne is getting worse and inflamed. Inflamed acne can disrupt your appearance and often cause pain. This condition usually occurs in the area under the blackhead blockage.
To treat this condition, many people squeeze inflamed pimples. However, this method is not appropriate, because unclean hands, unsterile tools and the spread of germs from pressing acne will actually make the acne worse. As a result, acne becomes reddish, infected, and more inflamed. Acne can also leave scars on the face or what are called pockmarks.
Overcoming the problem of inflamed acne is not easy, it takes time and tests patience. In some people, this facial condition can heal by itself after a few days. Inflamed acne is a type of acne that can be cured. However, it takes quite a long time, especially if the inflammation is severe.
To relieve and eliminate the inflammation that occurs, many people use acne serums that are sold on the market. The reason is, acne serum contains various active ingredients which are believed to be able to speed up the healing of inflamed acne. But unfortunately, not everyone is suitable for using acne serums on the market, the active ingredients in them sometimes actually make the face more irritated because they are too harsh.
Another solution, you can use natural ingredients to treat inflamed acne so that it doesn't get worse. As shared by a doctor via his personal YouTube channel Dr.Emasuperr on August 18 2020.
In the video, which is almost 8 minutes long, Doctor Ema is seen sharing how to treat inflamed acne with just 1 natural ingredient. The natural ingredient in question is aloe vera.
"DIY Aloe Vera for Acne - How to Use Aloe Vera at Home," he wrote in the caption of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from Dr.Emasuperr's YouTube channel, Monday (4/3).
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Ingredients and benefits of aloe vera or aloe vera gel for treating inflamed acne.
Aloe vera or aloe vera gel is a natural ingredient that you can add to reduce redness and inflammation that occurs due to inflamed acne. Aloe vera contains gibberellins and polysaccharides which act as antibacterials and can kill acne-causing bacteria. The antioxidant content, as well as other vitamins and minerals can also help reduce pain in skin that is experiencing inflammation due to inflammation or acne.
Not only that, aloe vera or aloe vera gel also contains aloesin which is believed to reduce acne scars by brightening hyperpigmented skin. As reported by Healthline, a 2018 study stated that the aloesin content in aloe vera can reduce hyperpigmentation in acne scars .
"The various ingredients in aloe vera can be anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, it has 6 antiseptic substances which are good for getting rid of acne," said Doctor Ema.
After knowing the benefits of the ingredients that will be used, now is the time for you to see how to make a natural face mask to treat inflamed acne below. Come on, see how to make and use it.
photo: YouTube/dr.Emasuperr
Material:
- Genuine aloe vera (choose the one with thick and wide stems)
How to create and use:
1. Peel the skin of the aloe vera until clean, leaving only the flesh or inner gel.
2. Wash the aloe vera first until it is clean and the sap is gone.
3. Cut the aloe vera into dice.
4. Put it in a plastic zip and store it in the refrigerator until frozen.
5. Wash your face first and make sure it is clean of dirt and remaining makeup.
photo: YouTube/dr.Emasuperr
6. Apply the frozen aloe vera to the face thoroughly.
7. Rub in circular motions for 5 minutes.
8. Leave it for 10 minutes then rinse with water until clean.
9. Do this every day in the morning or evening to get an acne-free face.