Red, inflamed patches on the face, causing a great deal of irritation and embarrassment. Acne. Pimples. Clogged skin spores. It is not only a teen's problem. Adults get acne too, to their consternation and frustration. Sometimes, acne is so serious that it becomes a big problem: going out in public becomes a source of fear and anxiety. Left untreated, acne will not go away and will probably become more serious. To make things worse, acne leaves scars and disfigurement becomes a possibility.

Then, it is high time to invest on acne skin care.

Going Natural If you are picky about using the right acne skin care, why not try the natural way?

The natural way includes using herbs and remedies made from plants. It is definitely a more harmonious way of loving your skin as well as the Earth. You can take a look at Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system and philosophy of health and body care.

Ayurveda is a non-invasive and complementary way of life that understands the body as a balance of Vata (air/the nervous system), Pitta (fire/digestion and metabolism) and Kapha (water/lubrication and nutrients in the arteries). Vata, Pitta and Kapha can be explained as basic bodily humors or 'doshas'. A person can be made of one primary dosha and all doshas are made up of the basic three elements.

So, by understanding one's body and constitution, acne skin care becomes easier. According to Ayurveda, acne is caused by the aggravation of Pitta (fire) and it is common in both teens and adults. This aggravation of Pitta further affects Vata and Kapha, with Kapha causing flawed blood which in turn causes the secretion of oil from glands. The end result of this imbalance between the doshas is acne. Out, spot, out!

Basically, according to Ayurveda, our life-styles also play a part in causing acne, besides the usual factors of genetics. People frequently become tired and lack proper nutrition. Such causes trigger acne, because our bodily doshas become unbalanced and out-of-whack.

Now, onto acne skin care, the Ayurveda way!

The Ayurveda Way Of course, the basic remedy for balancing the doshas is to have a moderate life-style and a good healthy diet. That is what any physician would say. Eat well, rest well and your body will love you.

Next, you can look at the range of herbs in Ayurveda that control acne. Here is a basic list of plants with their commonly-used Indian as well as Latin taxonomic names:

Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula)

Lajjula

Guduchi (Tinospora Cardifolia)

Kumari (Aloe Vera)

Neem

Extracts are made from these herbs. You can use acne skin care products made from these extracts to use on your face. Massages. Herbal Packs. These are designed to reduce the inflammation and red-ness caused by acne. Imagine the cooling herbs on your skin and the sense of relief. Here are some pointers to reduce and prevent further occurrence of acne:

Cut down on 'opposite' foods. [Note: Examples of 'opposite' food are fish and milk, mango and milk and fish and sugarcane juice] Do not take heavy meals for they cause indigestion in the body. Reduce the usage of salty and sour food and fish. Meditate daily to bring your emotions under proper control.

You might say that the above-mentioned regime is not acne skin care. But it is. Ultimately, Ayurveda looks at the overall well being of the person. Balance involves both physical and spiritual aspects of the person. It is not a matter of curing acne but of healing and integrating all three doshas within the body. Our often hectic life-styles can cause disruption in our bodies and acne might be an end-result of this constant imbalance. By altering our life-styles and eating habits, we can bring balance back into our bodies.

Interested? Now, I have gotten you interested in the natural Ayurveda way of acne skin care. You can read up more about Ayurveda online or go to a Ayurveda practitioner near you. Most of all, start by going natural. Modify your way of life and inner balance will be restored. Acne (and probably other problems) will be minimized. So, the spots will go away and you will end up with a happy and balanced frame of mind and body.