Acne is an inflammatory disease of the hair follicle. At the base of each hair is a sebaceous gland that secretes sebum. In acne, the sebaceous gland becomes clogged by sebum that has become too thick or secreted in excessive quantities. In addition, the cells at the entrance to the hair follicle behave abnormally, and there is an imbalance in the skin flora.
Acne usually begins at puberty, mainly under the influence of sex hormones. It mainly affects adolescents, but also adults. The disease mainly affects the face, neck and chest region. It most often affects the back in men and the lower face in women. Women may have excess or dysfunctional male hormones.
These lesions, called "retentional", can be complicated by inflammation, secondary to an anaerobic bacteria of the skin flora, Cutibacterium acnes , which proliferates in the sebum. This bacteria is very fragile when faced with Palmarosa hydrosol , according to the scientific publication of the National Library of Medicine .
How to use Palmarosa hydrosol in acne care?
Morning and evening, it is necessary to wash the areas affected by acne with mild soap. Then, spray Palmarosa hydrosol abundantly on the areas affected by acne and dab with a dry cloth. This treatment should be carried out until the acne symptoms have completely disappeared.
In case of severe acne, this treatment can be combined with oral intake of Oregano hydrosol . 10ml of Oregano hydrosol (= 1 capful) should be added to a little water to drink before the 3 main meals. Oregano hydrosol will help to better waterproof the intestinal wall, which has become more porous. The excessive permeability of this intestinal wall promotes the appearance of acne.
Article written by Xavier Van de Putte
Aromatologist
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