What are home remedies for acne?

Effective home remedies for acne include maintaining cleanliness, using natural treatments like tea tree oil, modifying diet, and managing stress.

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Understanding Acne and It's Causes Most teenagers experience acne at some point due to hormonal changes that increase oil production. Pores on your skin contain sebaceous glands that produce sebum, an oil that helps keep your skin moist and protected. During adolescence, hormones can cause these glands to produce more sebum than necessary. This excess oil can combine with dead skin cells and bacteria to clog pores, leading to acne. It's not just a small aesthetic issue, it can significantly impact self-esteem and social interactions during these formative years. Impact of Acne on Teens The presence of acne can lead...
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