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Brilio.net - For some people, the appearance of acne on the face is normal. But not for some other people. They are worried and anxious when acne appears on the surface of their facial skin. According to some people, facial acne can disrupt your appearance. Especially if the acne appears red, inflamed and causes pain. Not to mention the scars are difficult to remove.
Apart from the discomfort, the appearance of acne is caused by the sebaceous glands which produce natural oil (sebum). Sebum functions to maintain skin moisture. However, excessive sebum production can cause clogged pores .
Not only oil, dead skin cells and dirt also clog pores. When pores are blocked, Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) bacteria can multiply, causing inflammation and acne formation. P. acnes bacteria are bacteria that naturally live on the skin. These bacteria multiply quickly, causing inflammation which leads to the formation of acne.
To prevent acne from getting worse, many people use acne patches. This beauty product is able to absorb fluids such as pus and excess oil when acne becomes inflamed. Even though this acne patch has several benefits, using this beauty product can cause irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin.
Instead, you can treat facial acne using topical ingredients, such as honey combined with cinnamon and turmeric powder. These three natural ingredients have their own benefits for treating facial acne.
Honey has natural antibacterial properties that help fight acne-causing bacteria, such as Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). Honey can reduce inflammation and redness caused by acne. Honey is a natural humectant, which means it helps keep skin moisturized without making it oily. Honey can help speed up wound healing and repair skin damaged by acne.
Cinnamon is a type of spice that has antimicrobial properties. The antimicrobial content helps fight bacteria and microbes that cause acne. Apart from that, cinnamon can also reduce inflammation and swelling of acne-prone skin. Cinnamon is believed to increase blood circulation to the skin, thereby helping the healing and regeneration process.
Then other ingredients such as turmeric have antibacterial and antiseptic properties which help fight acne-causing bacteria. Reporting from healthline.com, Friday (24/5) the curcumin in turmeric has strong anti-inflammatory properties, so it can reduce redness and inflammation. Not only that, turmeric is claimed to reduce acne scars and hyperpigmentation. Therefore, it can make the face look bright. Another ingredient, namely antioxidants, can protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
The benefits of turmeric to prevent aging on the face.Turmeric is known as a spice that has benefits for facial beauty. Not only is it used to treat acne, turmeric is also able to prevent aging. The reason is, turmeric contains antioxidants that protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals that cause premature aging. Using turmeric can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Those are the benefits you need to know about each ingredient. So how do you make a natural mask to treat acne? For those of you who want to try this mask, let's look at the steps below, as compiled by briliobeauty.net from the YouTube channel @selfglowiegurl, Friday (24/5).
Material:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder.
How to make:
1. Pour the honey into a clean container
2. Add cinnamon powder
3. Mix in turmeric powder
4. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
5. The mask is ready to use.
How to use:
1. Clean your face first
2. Spread the mask evenly on your face
3. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes
4. Clean the mask using plain water and face wash
5. Repeat the use of the mask two to three times a week so that the acne disappears.
(brl/ola)