Flawless Skin: Remedies to Your 7 Most Common Skin Problems

Throughout the journey of life, no one is spared the few bumps and irritations, both the challenges of life and those that pop out of your face.

If you are like most normal people, chances are you probably have a skin issue. There are at least 7 types of common skin issues that are curable either traditionally or by modern treatment. Some of the reasons behind your skin issues include genetics, environment or diet.

Acne

Acne, the most common skin issue, displays symptoms such as pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules and some skin cysts which are acne markers. The recommended medication for acne is benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide can be found in many major pharmacies. It kills bacteria that worsen acne, unplugs oil ducts and helps to heal acne pimples. Start conservatively by applying a gel or lotion containing 5% benzoyl peroxide once a day after you have washed your face. After one week, increase the usage to twice a day if you are not using another medication.

Oily skin

As we mature, our skin produces more oil due to changes in the hormone levels. This can result in oily skin and enlarged pores. Treatment for oily skin and enlarged pores can help to control the problem. Have a facial every one or two months to balance the oil production and ask your aesthetician to deep-clean clogged pores. In between facials, wash your face in the morning and evening every day with a facial cleanser designed for oily skin, and use a toner on your skin after cleansing.

Dry and dull skin

Exfoliating can help remove the dead skin to reveal the newer skin beneath. It is said that aloe vera is a truly amazing plant for its healing and moisturising properties. Aloe vera can help you improve many different kinds of skin disorders and regular application can ensure that you have soft, glowing skin. As such, select products which contain aloe vera extracts. Apply the aloe gel onto your skin, rub it in gently and allow it to dry. You should do this at bedtime so that you can allow it to work overnight on your skin.

Fine lines

As we age, our skin is weighed down by all the harsh things we have been subjecting it to in the past. There is the constant rubbing of the eyes, scrubbing our facial skin mercilessly, habitually sleeping with our face pressed against the pillow and many other own doings and environmental factors. When elasticity is gone, our skin cannot produce elastin and collagen anymore. Another thing that we lose as we get older is hyaluronic acid, a substance that our body produces but often applied as a moisturizer and anti-aging therapy.

Brown/liver spots

Ultraviolet light exposure from the sun or a tanning bed can accelerate the occurrence of brown/liver spots. Sometimes called sun spots or age spots, these skin discolorations are generally brown, gray or black in colour and appear flat anad oval-shaped. Cryotherapy is one treatment option that uses liquid nitrogen to safely remove unwanted age spots and other skin lesions.

Hyper pigmentation

Some people are born with pigmentation on their skin, while some pigmentation develop over time due to long-term exposure to chemicals, sunlight and other external factors. These elements cause parts of the skin to overproduce melanin, a skin pigment. When these pigments congeal to one another, pigment spots can develop on the skin. While most darkened pigmentation poses no risk to your health, you may be interested in fading the pigmentation for cosmetic purposes.

Sunburn

Sunburn – red, painful skin that feels hot to the touch – usually appears within a few hours after exposure to the sun. Sunburn may take several days or longer to heal and fade. Intense sun exposure that results in sunburn increases your risk of skin-related diseases. These include dry and wrinkled skin, liver spots, actinic keratoses (pre-cancerous spots that appear on the skin) and skin cancer, including melanoma. You can prevent sunburn and the related skin conditions by protecting your skin whenever you’re outdoors. If you get sunburn, several treatments can relieve your pain and speed the healing of your skin.

Various remedies are available for the most common skin issues suffered from. The best and most effective remedies are not always easily obtainable but are definitely worth sourcing for if positive results are assured of.