Acne is the most common skin problem that usually begins at the age of puberty. The main cause of acne is the clogged of skin's pore. Dead skin cells and excessive oil production are the most important factors that clogged the skin's pores. Pimples, whiteheads and blackhead are the different variations of acne.
Acne is commonly found in our face. This makes acne not only a physical condition but sometimes an emotional and/or psychological one. But acne symptoms may appear on the neck, chest, and shoulders or at the back. Acne is prevalent among teens and young adults; however, children can also be affected with acne.
Nowadays you can find thousands over the counter acne care products easily. You also can consult to the dermatologist in order to get prompt treatment for your acne. But you have to realize that there several things that you have to do for treating your acne and prevent the acne formation. Here are some tips for solving your acne problem.
We all know that the clogged of skin ores is the main cause of acne. So eradicating the dirt, dead skin cells and excessive oil production is very important in acne free treatment. We can do this by washing the face twice a day using a mild soap and lukewarm water. Avoid scrub products or washing the skin too often. Use a smooth towel to pad your skin dry.
Almost all of us have a tendency to touch the area where the problem is. We also act the same pattern whenever suffer from acne disorder. Some people even believe that squeezing the pimples or acne will help to remove from the face. But in fact this habit will only make the acne condition worsen. It can cause severe acne scarring and more acne flare-ups.
Applying oil-based cosmetics or skin care products have to be avoided because they can clog your skin pores more badly than your own oil production. Always choose water-based cosmetics or skin care products if you suffer from acne disorder. Please recognize the type of your skin and then make sure the products are made for your skin type.
If you want to get acne free please take enough rest by sleeping about 6-8 hours a day. Sleeping well so important to make the body keeps their function in good condition include your skin condition. Take care about the stress factor. Managing the stress plays crucial rule in acne free program especially in adult people. Following a healthy diet plan and drinking about 10-12 glasses a day will help you achieving the dream of acne free.
In men, shaving can cause irritation on skin or spreading acne. Remember to use a sharp and safety while shaving. Before shaving, please washing the face and neck with mild soap and warm water and then apply a shaving cream. Avoid using shaving cream which has menthol in the ingredient list because menthol may irritate your acne.
Most severe acne cases and acne scar can not treat by ordinary acne treatment. The patients should consider getting special acne treatment from professional dermatologist. They can select a good clinic that offer comprehensive acne care including medicines, acne diet plan, skin care facility, and modern acne treatment such as laser or blue light procedures.
Learn the acne treatment which suit your need. We take care of acne tips online, just to confirm that you will achieve the best tips possible for your needs.
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Historical and Current Uses
Sandalwood is one of the oldest aromatic materials, being acknowledged in ancient biblical and in Indian text as well as used in religious ceremonies throughout the ages. Botanically known as a small evergreen in the genus Santalum and family Santalaceae, this modest-sized tree (up to 10 meters) provides a great deal of commerce for India and to some extent Australia and is now being examined by the medical industry for its medicinal properties. There are several species of Santalum, but only a few are used commercially, most notably Santalum album (India) and Santalum spicatum (Australia). Other tress from such places as Polynesia and Fuji are in small numbers and in great decline. Oddly, other plants such as the Bead Tree or Candlewood are known as sandalwood but are not botanically parallel. Sometimes, non-related plants such as Red Sandalwood are used as fillers for the more expensive, genuine sandalwood.
True sandalwood contains aromatic heartwood (middle) and roots which when harvested are used for furniture items as well as distilled for its highly prized essential oil. Plantations have been set aside in both India and Australia to meet growing demand for Santalum essential oil. Sandalwood harvesting and manufacturing of incense sticks, furniture and essential oil provides great employment for many in India, especially in southern India. The value of sandalwood in India cannot be overstated. Besides its ceremonial significance, sandalwood is used extensively in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. The harvest and processing of sandalwood is strictly regulated and private ownership of the trees is not permitted. Since 1792 trees have been considered of Indian royalty and thus well guarded and protected. These valued trees take decades to develop their rich aromatic wood and are not considered commercially viable until at least forty years of age, but trees have been harvested at thirty to meet rising requests for its processed products.
Much of the valuable wood is found in the roots of sandalwood and thus harvested by uprooting the entire tree versus cutting it at the trunk. In the last few years alone, the price of sandalwood has skyrocketed, mainly due to rising demand and limited supply. Increased demand has mainly come from the perfume and aromatherapy industry. Sandalwood essential oil and paste is used in Indian and Chinese medicine and of course aromatherapy botanical medicine. The perfume industry covets this oil for its ability to blend well with other perfume oils; hence, it is used extensively in hundreds of cosmetic products.
Over the centuries, the use of sandalwood and its products have been an integral part of several religious cultures. It scent, either as an essential oil or ground as incense, is thought to bring one closer to the Divine. Hindus burn incense made from sandalwood oil in burial pyres and at funerals. It's also used in temples to remind people of the heavenly realms. Yogis in India use the oil to anoint each other during ceremonies and before meditation as well deity statues often made of sandalwood itself.
Sandalwood May Help with Antibiotic Resistance
Opposition to antibiotic use in food agriculture has been gaining momentum. In years past, it was known that severe illness-causing microbes such as Salmonella and E. coli could be contracted through eating contaminated meat. Now, it is proposed that contraction of bacteria, in this case antibiotic resistant bacteria, can possibly be transferred through ingestion, handling of industrial animal manure, as well as through drinking manure-contaminated ground water. With these scenarios coming to the surface, scientists and government officials alike are in alarm and strongly suggesting the decrease if not absolute elimination of non-therapeutic uses of antibiotics in the meat industry. Recent media has brought attention to the proposed link between the steep increase of antibiotic-resistant microbes with use and perhaps misuse of antibiotics in agriculture. Modern industrial agriculture raises animals in tight often inhumane quarters which results in animals being much more susceptible to sickness and disease, thus the administration of antibiotics is very common. Because bacteria and other microbes can easily mutate (in as little as 20 minutes), it is no wonder that great concern is now mounting.
Concern for antibiotic-resistant microbes is worldwide. A need to find alternatives to conventional antibiotic treatment is rising. Essential oils have been gaining attention by research scientists for their antimicrobial properties. A collaborative study of researchers in Austria and Germany (Flavor and Fragrance Journal 2006 May/Jun; 21(3): 465-468) found that santalols of sandalwood (the main chemical components of sandalwood) in medium and/or high concentrations showed significant antimicrobial potential against the yeast Candida albicans, the Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, and the Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Other Promising Uses
The Australian and Indian Santalum species, found to be similar in chemical composition, are known by aromatherapists to have such therapeutic properties as anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic (reduces fever), antiseptic (as mentioned above), antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms), astringent, carminative (relieves flatulence), demulcent (reduces irritation), diuretic (soft and soothing to skin), emollient, expectorant, as a sedative and general tonic. Their principle chemical constituents are alpha-santalol and beta-santalol. According to a study conducted by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and South Dakota University (Anticancer Research 2007 Jul-Aug; 27(4B): 2185-8) application of the chemical compound alpha-santalol prevents UVB-induced skin tumor development in mice. Sandalwood is also thought to help alleviate the symptoms of depression as reported by the University of Maryland Medical Center (www.umm.edu).
Summing It Up
It is rather evident that the value of sandalwood extends across centuries and continents. It is revered by various religions, scientists, aromatherapists and perfume enthusiasts alike. What is remarkable is that uses of plants and their essential oils are bringing such world-wide engagement as their promising applications are uncovered in scientific research. A need for alternatives to conventional antibiotics as well as insecticides is clear. As less-than amiable agriculture practices surface and resistance to current antimicrobials increase, it is apparent that humankind will revert back to solutions found in nature and perhaps make a more diligent effort to conserve the very earth that sustains us.
Essential oils have a very broad range of uses, from just making a room smell nice, to combating the most challenging bacterial infections. The term 'aromatherapy' includes all these uses. To learn more, visit The Ananda Apothecary online.
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