Comedones

*COMEDONES*

Hey Everyone,

Today's article is on comedones, which are generally called blackheads and white heads in common language. Here I will mention all the causes, symptoms, skin areas, diet, general tips for comedones.

*What are Comedones*

An open (blackhead) or closed (whitehead) skin pore or hair follicle clogged with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria is called Comedo.

*Causes of Comedones*

*Oily hair base.

*Tight clothes.

*Excess sebum production.

*Any underlying disease.

*Late menstrual cycle.

*Skin products.

*Symptoms of Comedones*

**Bumpy skin.

*Non- inflammed blemishes.

*Blackheads.

*Whiteheads.

*Areas where Comedones occur*

*Jawline.

*Chin.

*Face.

*Neck.

*Shoulders.

*Back.

*Chest.

*Tips For Comedones*

*Wash your face twice a day.

*Don't clean your face a towel after wash.

*Let your face dry itself.

*Pat dry with tissue after sweating.

*Avoid oil based hair and skin products.

*Don't shower more than once a day.

*Do mineral based makeup.

*Diet for Comedones*

What to eat-

*Watermelon.

*Lemons.

*Melons.

*Apples.

*Spinach.

*Kiwi.

*Pomegranate.

*Kale.

*Tomatoes.

What not to eat-

*Milk.

*Ice cream.

*Yogurt.

*Milk chocolate.

*Fried foods.

*Sugar.

*Home Remedies for Comedones*

*Take 3 tb.sp of lemon juice.

One tb.sp of honey.

3 tb.sp of sugar.

Mix them well and scrub it on the area for 5 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

*Take 1 bowl of tulsi leaves.

Crush them in a grinder.

Mix 2 tb.sp of honey.

Add rice flour to make a smooth paste.

Apply this mask for 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

*Take aloevera gel and mix pomegranate juice.

Add crushed kiwi.

Mix some rice flour in it to make a smooth paste.

Apply on your face and wash it after 30 minutes.

Pat dry your face with a soft towel.

THANKYOU

By Deepali

Ludhiana