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INTRODUCTION
Some of the best home remedies for acne have been shown to work to
keep acne at bay in order to help many enjoy clear blemish free skin. Before
spending tons of money on effective or ineffective acne treatments, you may
first want to try some of the common ingredients you have in your home to
see whether they may work to clear your skin. Or if you are adopting a more
natural approach to your life, home remedies may be something you are
looking into. If so, here are some of the top acne remedies that work to
eliminate blemishes and keep them away.
ACNE HOME REMEDIES
1. Food
While many dermatologists do not advocate that the elimination of certain foods or
changing your diet can fight acne, you may find that eating or eliminating certain
foods may help or worsen breakouts. The culprits are definitely individualized. This
isn't a one size fits all. While for one it may be chocolate or fast foods, someone else
may not have a problem with these foods but the issue may be nuts and so forth.
Many people who adopt a healthier diet (more fruits and veggies) have reported that
they are able to enjoy clearer skin even though that was not the goal in the first
place so this is something you may want to think about.
2. TEA TREE OIL
There are many acne ingredients that are available on prescription or that are
available over the counter including salicylic acid, benzoyl
peroxide, sulfur, antibiotics, retinoids, etc. Many of these can make the acne worse
or even have various side effects such as increasing skin sensitivity, drying out the
skin, birth defects, etc, so before using any of these or instead of them, you may
want to try a more natural ingredient.
One of the top acne home remedies that work is using tea tree oil which is
derived from a plant that is native to Australia known as the melaleuca
alternifolia.
2. TEA TREE OIL CONT.
This natural oil has been shown to be just as effective if not more so
than one of the most popular acne ingredients benzoyl peroxide without
any of the issues that can arise from using benzoyl peroxide which you
can't use long term either. A few drops of tea tree essential oil can be
applied directly to the blemishes or to other areas of the skin for
preventative measures. Depending on your sensitivity to this essential
oil, you may want to dilute it in a carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond
oil, apricot kernel oil, etc.
2. TEA TREE OIL CONT.
Do not take this essential oil internally as it is poisonous when
swallowed and avoid contact with eyes and the mouth. Look for
formulations that are 100 percent and contain no other ingredients or
oils. Many of those found in various stores will say tea tree oil but
once you examine the ingredient list, tea tree oil may be just ONE of
the ingredients and not the only ingredient.
3. CARROT JUICE
Another of the top acne home remedies that work is to use carrot
juice topically although you can eat carrots too as they are a great
source of the skin vitamin - vitamin A - which helps to improve skin.
In order to use carrot juice topically, juice the carrots (using a juicer
preferably) and add about a teaspoon of sea salt to the juice. A very
small amount of sea salt is generally required to be added to the
amount of juice you use.
3. CARROT JUICE CONT.
After making this mixture, rub it gently on your face paying
attention to the acne areas. Be very gentle because of the salt which
helps to exfoliate the skin. Leave this mixture on your skin until it
dries and wash off with warm water. Use weekly or a couple times a
week.
4. BAKING SODA
Baking soda is a great at home gentle exfoliator for the skin and it
is also a great facial mask for acne prone skin because it helps to
remove excess oil from the surface of the skin. You simply need to
take enough baking soda to cover your face and add enough water to
make a paste. Apply to your face and gently rub it is circular motions
and wash off to reveal soft smooth skin.
5. AT HOME TONER
One of the most popular home remedies for acne is to use an
apple cider vinegar (ACV) toner. If you cannot find ACV, you can use
white vinegar. Simply mix equal parts vinegar and distilled water and
use after cleansing. Does not need to be refrigerated or washed off.
Vinegar (especially ACV) contains many beneficial properties
including antibacterial properties which can help to kill the bacterium
that is commonly associated with acne.
5. AT HOME TONER CONT.
Another great at home toner is to use aloe vera gel which also contains
various beneficial properties including being anti-bacterial. Use aloe vera
gel available in stores or use the actual plant. Unless you are sensitive to
aloe vera, you do not need to dilute the gel. If you have sensitive
skin, dilute the gel with some distilled water. Does not need to be washed
off. Aloe vera spoils easily so you may need to refrigerate the remainder
and discard within a few days or weeks if there is still some unused.
6. TOMATOES
Tomatoes are another excellent home remedy to treat acne. All you
need to do is cut a tomato and place the fleshy part directly on the
blemishes. Tomatoes are a great acne fighter because they contain malic
acid which is an alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) that is great for the skin.
AHA helps the skin shed dead skin cells so that they do not become
trapped in the pores and when combined with excess oil and bacteria can
cause or worsen acne. This remedy can also help to fade acne scars by
hastening skin exfoliation.
7. YOGURT
Yogurt is one of the top foods for general health and wellbeing
because it contains probiotics which help fight off bad bacteria such
as those that cause acne while ensuring that the body is populated
with good bacteria that promote general health and wellbeing.
7. YOGURT CONT.
Only use plain natural yogurt and none of the specialty yogurts
such as low fat yogurt and so forth. Simply get some plain yogurt and
apply to your face and leave to dry. You may want to have a towel
around your shoulders or behind your head if you are lying down to
catch any spillage. After this yogurt face mask dries, simply wash it
off. Yogurt also has some mild bleaching properties which can help to
reduce hyperpigmentation from acne scars.
CONCLUSION
These are a few of the top acne home remedies that work. As always
make sure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients mentioned
before using on your skin. Also, some of these remedies may make your
skin more sensitive to the sun so make sure that you use a good sunscreen
which you should already be doing anyway. For more tips and strategies
for eliminating acne, visit http://putastoptoacne.com/10-tips-on-how-to-
get-clear-skin/.