Natural Acne Treatments
AcneAcne medication can be expensive, especially if you use prescription medication. The acne skin care industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. That gives you some idea of how much people are spending in order to rid their skin of acne. But what if you don't have that kind of money to spend on acne medications? Should you just give up and accept your acne breakouts? The answer is no because you can treat your acne for a fraction of the cost by using ingredients found in your cupboards and refrigerator.
Natural acne treatments also work well if you have sensitive skin. Some people cannot handle harsh acne medications; it leaves their skin dry and itchy and may cause a rash. Most store bought acne treatments also make your skin more sensitive to the sun causing it to burn easier. Natural acne treatments do not have any of these negative side effects as long as you are not allergic to one of the ingredients.
The following acne treatments can be made from home and you will most likely have at least some, if not all of the ingredients needed.
This first natural acne treatment is an oatmeal-based cleanser that is ideal to eliminate blackheads. All you have to do is to mix oatmeal powder with just enough rose water to form a paste that can be spread across your skin easily. Apply the paste to your problem areas and allow it to sit for about fifteen minutes. Then, simply rinse it off with cold water to help close the pores. Repeat this procedure daily for the best results.
Honey is one of the best natural acne fighting ingredients. This is because honey actually kills the bacterium that causes acne. You can apply pure honey to your problem pimples after thoroughly cleansing your skin. Keep the honey on your skin for ten minutes, then rinse off. This is a natural acne treatment that will make your pets want to lick your face!
If you are looking for a natural acne treatment that is designed to prevent acne, blackheads and pimples from forming in the first place, then you should try the following recipe. Simply apply a mixture with equal parts of groundnut oil and limejuice to your face. Leave the mixture on your skin for ten to fifteen minutes and then wash off. Repeat this daily to keep your pimples at bay.
To make pimples disappear forever mix 3 tablespoons of honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Apply the paste as a spot treatment wherever you have a pimple just before bed. Leave it on over night and rinse it off in the morning. Repeat this procedure for two weeks. After that, you will never have to worry about acne again.
If you want your pimples to disappear without leaving an embarrassing acne scar behind, then simply rub fresh garlic on and around your pimples morning and night. This is said to not only reduce the inflammation of a pimple but it also prevents a red mark from forming.
You may be surprised at how effective natural acne treatments can be. You have nothing to lose by trying one of the recipes above, except for your acne!
Michael Russell
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