Brilio.net - Acne is one of the most common skin problems experienced by many people, especially teenagers. However, this condition is also not uncommon in adults. One type of acne that is most often experienced by most people is inflamed acne. Inflamed acne appears when hair follicles in the skin are clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria.
This process causes inflammation characterized by redness, swelling, and pain. If this acne is not treated properly, especially when squeezed, the inflammation can get worse and leave scars that are difficult to remove. Acne scars are divided into two main types, namely post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and scarring.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurs when the area of skin affected by acne leaves a dark or reddish mark that fades over time, but can take months. In contrast, scarring is often a depression or bump that can cause changes in skin texture.
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Most people will use special skincare to overcome this condition. In fact, you can also overcome it by using natural ingredients. As shared by a TikTok user with the account name @rikasays. In her upload, the account owner only uses 1 type of fruit to overcome inflamed acne and its scars.
The fruit in question is tomatoes. Let's see how to use it below, reported by briliobeauty.net from the Instagram account @rikasays on Friday (13/9).
Material:
- 1 tomato
How to use:
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1. Wash your face first until it is completely clean.
2. Wash the tomatoes using running water until clean.
3. Cut the tomatoes into 2 parts
4. Rub it all over your face in a circular motion (press until the juice inside comes out)
5. Let stand for 20-30 minutes
6. Rinse with water until clean
7. Continue with the use of moisturizer.
8. Do this regularly 2-3 times a week to get optimal results.
Tomato content to treat inflamed acne and scars
photo: TikTok/@rikasays
Tomatoes are known to help treat inflamed acne and its scars thanks to their nutritional content and skin-soothing properties. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C which has powerful antioxidant effects, and can help brighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation.
Additionally, tomatoes contain salicylic acid, an active ingredient that is effective in clearing pores of dirt and oil that cause acne. The anti-inflammatory properties of tomatoes also help reduce redness and swelling in inflamed acne. When applied topically or consumed regularly, tomatoes can support the skin's healing process, reduce inflammation, and fade acne scars .