Because of its many medicinal properties, organic black cumin seed oil has proven effective in the treatment of both the causes and symptoms of Acne.

This inflammatory skin disease called acne can occur in any age but is common in adolescence and adults. It commonly manifests on the face, cheeks, nose and neck.

This illness is caused by blocking of the skin pores. It occurs when synthetic oils, dust, and dead skin cells get deposited on and area of the skin. Various causative factors responsible for acne are hormonal changes, synthetic oil deposition, and bacterial infections.

Acne is a skin disease which can give more mental than physical pain to the affected person that can lead to low self-esteem. However, right treatment, diet and stress-free lifestyle are essential to achieving a cure. Infants can also be susceptible to acne, but they are not at any risk as acne clears within a week, having occurred due to some hormonal changes at the time of birth. Acne is commonly marked by pimples and blackheads.

Androgen hormones arouse oil deposition on face, neck, and other oil glands. Bacterial infection on skin pores aggravates acne.

Mercy Products treatment for Acne:

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• Use medicated soaps such as 'neem' soap for washing the infected area (and also use for the rest of the body is more beneficial than using synthetic soaps/ shower gels). 

• Apply lemon juice on areas of the body affected by acne as this is also a very helpful home remedy.

Diet for Acne

• Drink 8--10 glasses of water every day.
• Fruits like carrot, oranges, vegetables like pumpkins and other fibrous vegetables, vitamin A- rich vegetables, carotene-rich food are good for acne treatment and preventions.
• Eat only unprocessed food.
• Avoid fatty, deep fried, spicy and high sugar content food and milk products.
• Eat vegetables and fruits rich in zinc they are very effective in acne treatments

Skin care

• Protect the acne infected area from harmful rays of sun, do not wash your face frequently and keep your skin dry.
• Hydrate your skin. Drink maximum water as it keeps your skin glowing and bacteria free. Water keeps body fresh and your body develops strength to fight against any diseases.
• Use mild natural cleanser for skin cleaning as it prevents acne growth. Do not use chemical- based cleanser, as they are very harsh on skin and causes inflammation and skin rupturing

Exercise keeps your skin healthy, glowing, and bacteria free.

Regular exercise is helpful in maintaining good body weight. Exercise keeps you mentally and physically fit. Everyday do some yogic exercises and meditation, as it detoxifies your skin keeping it clean and healthy.
Stay happy and healthy as every disease has its cure, you only need proper guidance.
Above mentioned tips will surely help you in treating acne. Avoid chemical-based treatments from dermatologists and expensive drugs for treating acne. Go for natural and safe treatments, as they are effective with no side effects.

Causes of Acne:

Acne is caused when there is an excess oil deposition on skin surface due to sebaceous glands. There are two types of acne, inflammatory and non-inflammatory (in the form of pimples, white-heads, and blackheads).
• Sebum (an oily substance secreted from the sebaceous gland) production causes acne growth.
• When hair follicles get infected by bacteria there is the growth of acne.
• Hormonal changes in pregnant women can lead to acne growth.
• Obesity leads to release of excess androgenic hormones and there is a high insulin production. All this contributes to the growth of acne.
• When skin pores get clogged by heavy cosmetics, moisturizers, synthetic oil-based foundations and creams, it is a good invitation for acne and other skin infections.
• Use of contraceptives, and also chemical-based medicines worsen the skin condition and lead to the growth of acne, pimples, and boils.
• An irregular menstrual cycle in women can cause acne.
• An irregular and poor diet intake like, eating processed food, greasy, oily, spicy, and excessive salty foods. Excessive intake of sugar and iron-rich food, cause acne.
• Inadequate water intake, not eating green vegetables, tomatoes and fibrous food cause acne growth.
• If your bowel movement is not normal, constipation can result in acne.
• Caffeine, chocolate bars, 'long life' shop bought cakes, and soft drinks when taken in excess cause acne growth.
• Alcohol, smoking habits, inactive and passive life style, in some cases genetic and hereditary circumstances, rubbing of skin, and squeezing pimples are some other causes of acne.
• Living a stressful and depressed life causes skin disorders one of which being acne.

Symptoms of Acne:

• You may develop white heads, small whitish lumps in the skin caused by clogged sebaceous glands.

• Black heads appear on skin, it is a black-tipped on skin surface which clogs the skin pores.
• Pimples filled with pus, red in colour when appearing on the skin surface.
• You see blocked hair follicles on skin filled with pus.