People from ages twenty-one through forty and up can be affected by a very common skin disorder, adult acne. The most to suffer from this chronic disorder are women. Symptoms can include pimples, congested pores, whiteheads, and blackheads. Acne can manifest itself wherever the skin's oil glands are located, such as the chest and back but mostly on the face.

Adult acne and juvenile acne have different causes. Adult acne occurs on normal or combination skin as well as dry and sensitive skin, where as juvenile acne is usually caused by oily skin. Acne vulgaris, another form of acne, presents itself in the form of black heads, pimples, small superficial sebaceous cysts and scars.

There are several factors can lead to acne in adults, stress being a major contributor. Stress causes the production of the steroidal hormone cortisol which encourages acne. Other factors including caffeine intake, also lead to increased cortisol production. Adult acne may also be caused by smoking, insufficient dietary free fatty acid content and poor diet.

Acne affects millions of people worldwide, of all ages. There are lots of over-the-counter treatments for acne, but most of these contain dangerous synthetic materials and chemicals that aren't that great for the health of your skin. It might solve your acne temporarily, but cause other problems with your skin health. Awareness about the danger of chemicals continues to rise, so many people are on the lookout for effective but safe and natural ways to treat their acne. Herbal remedies contain only plant extracts and mixtures, meaning that they are guaranteed to be safe for your skin.

Adult acne can be treated in a variety of ways, including the use of lotions, creams, homemade remedies, or even herbs. Some herbal acne treatments make use of the properties of Echinacea and tea tree oil, and they can easily be purchased anywhere natural remedies and whole foods are found. Echinacea and Oregon grape play a major role in boosting the body's immune system. Tea tree oil contains terpenoids, known for their antifungal and antiseptic properties.

To remove acne scars, try almond oil. Apricot and citrus juices also help, by reducing the presence of cysts. They also act as natural exfoliates, thereby removing dead skin cells and consequently unclogging pores. Distilled white vinegar can be dabbed onto to the skin in acne-affected areas, in order to cleanse the pores. Finally, due to its anti-bacterial properties, a layer of honey may be applied to the skin, as a mask, to help with healing of acne-affected areas.

Green tea, chamomile and oatmeal are superb herbs for treating inflammation due to its anti inflammatory properties. When the affected part is washed with oatmeal, the itching sensation is greatly reduced. Ginger helps to reduce the redness and inflammation. Licorice increases mucous secretion, stimulating the adrenal gland function encouraging the natural defense system of the body into overdrive to remove bacteria and germs responsible for acne.