10 best home remedies for fungal acne - Malassezia folliculitis | do's and don'ts | REDCARPETGLOW

byDHANUSHREE -January 27, 2022

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10 BEST HOME REMEDIES FOR FUNGAL ACNE - MALASSEZIA FOLLICULITIS | DO'S AND DON'TS

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WHAT IS FUNGAL ACNE ?

Fungal acne is a type of infection on your skin's hair follicles. They are small bumbs especially present in forehead, cheek and chin. They are present close in clusters of same size without pus and remain itchy. It is caused when natural balance of yeast in your skin gets upset. They occur mainly due to moisture, diet changes, warm and humid environment, excessive sweating especially in oily skin people.

HOME REMEDIES

REMEDY 1: MILD EXFOLIATION

Any sort of mild exfoliation can be done since fungal acne is a result of closed pores (blackheads and whiteheads).

1. SUGAR SCRUB:
(skin type: dry to combination skin)

Mix 2 tablespoon of white sugar with 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel or honey and scrub all over your face or on places where you have your acne.

2. OATMEAL SCRUB:
(skin type: all skin types)

Grind 2 tbsp of plain oatmeal and add 1 tbsp of curd. Gently exfoliate you skin using oatmeal scrub.

3. RICE SCRUB:
(skin type: combination to oily skin)

Take 2 tbsp of dry rice flour and mix it with 1 tbsp of rose water and scrub your face

REMEDY 2: ALOE ICE CUBES

Aloe vera has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help reducing fungal acne. Aloe rehydrates your skin and reduces inflamation and itching. Ice provides a nice cooling effect and reduces swelling and the acne less noticeable. Ice also has numbing effect, which reduces itching.

Mix aloe vera gel with water in a ratio of 1:3 and refrigerate it overnight. Use the ice cubes in the morning by tapping on your skin. For best results avoid keeping icecubes continously on your skin and rubbing, either try tapping it.

HERE IS THE BEST BODY WASH FOR YOUR FUNGAL ACNE WHICH WORKS GREAT AND GIVES INSTANT RESULTS

REMEDY 3: NEEM + HONEY PACK

Neem and honey is also antibacterial and antifungal and can quickly kill harmful bacteria and fungus in your skin. Furthermore, neem drains excess oils from your skin to keep your pores clean so you can easily get rid of blackheads and whiteheads. Wild honey naturally has healing properties and contains hydrogen peroxide, an antiseptic.

STEP 1: Take 1 tbsp of neem leaf powder

STEP 2: Mix it with 2 tbsp of honey to a paste like consistency

STEP 3: Apply all over your face or on plaaces where you have fungal acne

STEP 4: Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water

PRO TIP: For best results use freshly ground leaves of indian neem (margosa tree)

REMEDY 4: RICE PACK

Rice works like magic and can give you smooth skin. Especially, for oily skin people, rice has drying effect which removes all the excess oil from your skin and also soothes your skin.

STEP 1: Take 1 tbsp of dry rice flour

STEP 2: Mix it with 2 tbsp of curd (plain yoghurt) or plain milk

STEP 3: Apply all over you face for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water

PRO TIP: You can also use rice pack or rice water on your hair as a pack to get rid of dandruff.

REMEDY 5: STEAMING

Steam opens up your pores and helps loosen the builup of dirt for a deeper cleanse. It softens you blackheads and whiteheads, making them easy to remove.

steam twice a week using plain water and cleanse your face with the face wash you use.

PRO TIP: Dip a towel in hot water and cover your face with it, it does not cause open pores later and does not harm your skin even when used regularly. Also after steaming tapping you face with ice cubes for 5 to 10 minutes helps in reducing the appearance of open pores later.

ALSO CHECK : SHAMPOO FOR FUNGAL INFECTION | Fungal acne may occur also due to dandruff in your scalp due to fungus.

REMEDY 6: TURMERIC + CURD PACK

STEP 1: Take 1/2 tbsp of wild turmeric (kasthuri manjal)

STEP 2: Mix it with 1 tbsp of curd (plain yogurt)

STEP 3: Apply it all over your face and rinse it off with cold water after 10 to 15 minutes

PRO TIP: This face pack does not dry out soon, so keeping it as long as possible (upto 1 hr) is advisable for best results.

REMEDY 7: WHITE SANDALWOOD POWDER + CURD PACK

STEP 1: Take 1 tbsp of white sandalwood powder

STEP 2: Mix it with 1 tbsp of curd (plain yoghurt)

STEP 3: Apply it all over your face and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes

STEP 4: Rinse it off with cold water

REMEDY 8: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Mix 1 - 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar to approximately 300 ml (one cup) of water and drink it everyday at night. It also helps in adding a nice glow to your skin.

PRO TIP: Start drinking apple cider vinegar by diluting 1 tbsp in 1 cup water first and if it suits you, step by step increase it to 2 tbsp but not more than that!

REMEDY 9: GUAVA LEAF PACK

STEP 1: Take few guava leaf (preferably 3 to 4) and grind it into a fine paste

STEP 2: You can directly apply it on your face or can mix it with rice flour or cinnamon powder

STEP 3: Let it sit for 10 - 15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water

REMEDY 10: MINT + CURD PACK

STEP 1: Take 1 tbsp mint powder or grind 7-8 mint leaves into a fine paste

STEP 2: Mix it with 1 tbsp of curd (plain yoghurt) and apply a thin layer evenly on your face

STEP 3: Let it sit for 10-15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water

PRO TIP: For best results use fresh mint leaves

DO'S:

1. Apply a thin layer of curd every night before you sleep (GOLDEN TIP)
2. You can use a antifungal powder on your acne (GOLDEN TIP)
3. If you have oily acne prone skin, do include rice powder regularly in your skin care
4. Do apply tea tree oil as spot treatment whenever possible
5. Keep your face neat and clean

DON'TS:

1. Do not wear tight cloths
2. Do not touch your face often
3. Do not scrub your face excessively
4. Do not apply any essential oils on your face
5. Do not leave your face oily, cleanse your face atleast 2 times a day