Acne Treatment in Kenya
Online Acne Treatment in Kenya
1. Help you feel more confident by teaching you how to clear your complexion
2. Help you treat acne without using prescription medications
3. Help you cure acne with organic skincare products
4. Help you conveniently through our online acne treatment program
Benefits of Almasi Natural Acne Treatment Program
*You will learn the causes and triggers of your acne
*You will learn how to control face acne and back acne naturally
*You will learn the right natural acne skincare products to use
*You will learn the foods to eat to clear your acne
*You will learn the lifestyle changes to make to control your acne
To access this program, click here to do the Acne Treatment Quiz
After completing the quiz, send the following to almasiskincare@gmail.com
1. 2 clear pictures of the affected skin (an overview of the affected area and a closeup of the pimples)
2. Your answers to the Acne Treatment Quiz
3. Your Mpesa confirmation number after paying the Consultation Fee of Ksh 500 to 0790 663 775
Upon receiving the 3 items, our Kenyan Acne Coach will do the following:
1. Evaluate your photo and answers to determine the causes and triggers of your acne
2. Send you a customized natural acne treatment program that includes recommended natural acne treatment products, foods to eat and lifestyle changes to make
3. Answer 3 questions related to your skincare concern
Please note that this Almasi Natural Acne Treatment Program is made up of 10 steps each of which takes 2 weeks to complete. The cost for each step is Ksh 500.
Acne Treatment in Nairobi
We also offer unique, natural acne face treatments at our Nairobi location that do the following:1. Clear acne naturally
2. Treat dark acne marks (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
3. Treat acne scars
To book your appointment for any Saturday or Sunday afternoon send an email to almasiskincare@gmail.com.
What is Acne
Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in Kenya. It begins in the pilosebaceous unit which is commonly known as the skin pore, and consists of an oil gland at the base of a hair follicle.Acne in Kenya is caused by a combination of factors that include increased sebum (oil) production by the oil glands in the skin, clogging of the skin pore by dead skin cells, multiplication of the bacteria Propionibacterium acne in the plugged pore and the resultant inflammation. Genes also have a role to play since a person is more likely to develop acne vulgaris if their parents had it.
This interplay of factors leads to the symptoms of acne that are commonly seen in Kenya. These include white heads (closed comedones), black heads (open comedones), pimples (papules), small swellings on the face with pus (pustules) and large facial swellings filled with pus (nodules and cysts).
These acne lesions usually develop on the face though back acne is another common presentation of acne in Kenya. Other areas of the body with a high concentration of oil glands that are affected by acne include the shoulders and upper chest.
In Kenya, acne usually begins at puberty as both boys and girls begin producing increasing amounts of androgens (male sex hormones) which enlarge the oil glands and increase their oil production.
However, this skin condition also affects persons of other ages. For example adult acne affects Kenyan women in their 20s, 30s and even 40s while neonatal acne affects new born babies.
Acne Treatment in Kenya
There are many forms of acne treatment in Kenya. Though most use prescription medications, we at Almasi Skincare do not. We believe that there is a role for prescription medications in the treatment of acne but we prefer to teach our clients how to treat their acne using natural alternatives like foods, essential oils, herbs and supplements. Using DIY acne remedies is another way of treating acne in Kenya. These acne cures are usually made of food items like green tea and apple cider vinegar as well as essential oils.
Acne Remedies in Kenya
Adult acne home remedies that you can make at home to treat acne naturally with non-toxic ingredients include cleansers, toners, scrubs, masks, spot treatments and moisturizers.Green Tea Cleanser
Ingredients
1 cup green tea20 drops tea tree essential oil
Instructions
Steep 1 green tea bag in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes.Once it cools, add 20 drops of tea tree essential oil and stir to mix.
To use, dip a clean cotton ball in the tea and use it to cleanse your face.
Benefits
Green tea (Camellia sinensis ) is great for treating acne because a study found that epigallocatechin 3 gallate (EGCG) which is one of the main antioxidant polyphenols of green tea, has anti-inflammatory properties (reduces inflammation), antiseborrheic properties (reduces oil production) and antimicrobial properties since it reduced the growth of the acne causing bacteria P. acnes.Tea tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has been proven by this study to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This study found that the components of tea tree oil were active against the acne bacteria P. acnes. This study which compared 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion with 5% tea tree oil gel found that it was effective for treating.
Neem Toner
Ingredients
3/4 cup neem tea1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
20 drops lemon essential oil
Instructions
Steep 1 teaspoon of neem leaves in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes.Once it cools, add 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar and 20 drops of lemon essential oil and stir to mix.
To use, dip a clean cotton ball in the tea and use it to tone your face after cleansing.
Benefits
Neem leaves have been shown by this study to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihyperglycemic properties which are all useful for treating acne.Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon) has antimicrobial properties and can reduce the bacteria on the skin.
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) treats acne effectively because it contains acetic acid, citric acid, lactic acid and succinic acid which have all been shown by this study and this study to kill the acne-causing bacteria P. acnes. In addition to its antibacterial properties, ACV also has antifungal properties which aid in killing micro-organisms on the skin.
Green Tea Face Scrub
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 teaspoons green tea1 teaspoon neem leaf powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
4 drops tea tree essential oil
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients until they form a smooth paste.To use, massage it onto a cleansed face using gentle circular motions for a few minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Do not use if you have inflammed (red) acne lesions.
Benefits
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) has anti-inflammatory properties which help reduce the redness and swelling of acne lesions. It has also been shown by this study to have antioxidant properties and it thus helps reduce free radical damage to the skin.
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Acne Skincare
At Almasi Skincare, we also advise our clients on proper acne skincare to prevent acne breakouts. These skincare tips that can reduce acne flares include:1.Using skincare product labelled as "nonacnegenic" or "noncomedogenic" which means they will not clog the skin pores. So when you are buying skincare products in Kenya, ensure that they have those terms on their label or are marked "oil free".
2.Styling your hair in a manner that keeps it away from your face since hair oils can also clog the skin pores and cause breakouts.Therefore, if you are a Kenyan woman with acne, steer clear from fringes.
3.Not touching your face unnecessarily is another thing you can do to prevent acne. If you always think with your hand on your face, train yourself to adopt another thinking posture that does not involve touching your face.
4.Washing your skin in the morning to remove the oils that accumulate during the night and cleansing it in the evening to remove the grime (oil and dirt) that has accumulated during the day. Note that excessive washing can dry the skin and increase its oil production, therefore do not wash your face more than two times each day.
5.Regularly sanitizing your mobile phone with face wipes to reduce the amount of bacteria that comes in contact with your skin when you are using your phone.
6. Washing your pillowcase and bed sheets at least once a week since your face is in contact with them for several hours each night.
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