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.

In adults, there are a number of other factors that activate acne. One major factor is stress, which causes the production of cortisol, a steroidal hormone that promotes acne. Coffee consumption, like stress, also promotes the creation of cortisol. Other conditions, such as smoking, low consumption of free fatty acids, and poor diet can also lead to adult acne.

Worldwide, millions of people are affected by acne. Over-the-counter products can help treat acne, but they contain chemicals that may deteriorate the skin and may only work for a limited amount of time. Natural and herbal remedies are being looked at now in the wake of hazards of chemicals used in over-the-counter products. Herbal remedies aren't as harsh and contain no chemicals - they are compounded mixtures of readily available plants and herbs.

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.

A great treatment for removing acne scars is Almond oil. Apricot and citrus juices can help reduce the appearance of cysts and be used as a natural exfoliate by removing dead skin cells and clearing pores. Distilled white vinegar is another pore cleanser that can be used as a topical treatment on problem areas. Honey masks can be effective in promoting healing in acne affected skin due to its anti bacterial properties.

Using herbal treatments for acne such as green tea, chamomile and oatmeal are ideal because of their anti inflammatory properties. Oatmeal is especially good for reliving dry, itching skin while ginger reduces redness and inflammation. Licorice is also helpful for its ability to stimulate the skin and boast the bodies natural defense against bacteria and germs.