There are several natural remedies that can actually treat your acne and the best part it's actually inside your kitchen cabinet. Nothing to expensive and no harsh chemical that can harm your skin. People with sensitive skin and a health junkie will definitely enjoy all the recipes that I'll be posting. These natural remedies actually really works and it is skin friendly with people who have skin allergies like me.
- Aloe is very effective in soothing inflammation and redness. It would be better if you use a fresh aloe plant, apply the sap right into the affected area without any added ingredients.
- Ice Cubes is used in reducing inflammation. The coldness of the ice will help to close all pores and also forces the bacteria to come out.
- Egg whites can reduces oil and minimize your pores. Just seperate the egg white from the yolk, then apply the egg white to your face using a clean make up brush or your fingers (just make sure they're clean), after a few minutes you'll start to feel it tighten. Leave it for about 15-45 minutes then rinse off with a cold water. It will have an instant glow.
-Lemon Juice has an antibacterial properties that is good in removing impurities and helps in clearing your skin. Apply the lemon juice to your face then leave it for about an hour then rinse off with a cold water.
- Coconut Oil is best for anti fungal and anti bacterial properties. It is reach in moisturising components that is really good for your skin. It helps in fighting bacteria and inflammation. Coconut oil is the best moisturiser for sensitive skin because it doesn't clog your pores. Apply the coconut oil to your face then massage it in a circular motion and leave it for 5 minutes. You may re-apply a couple of times a day. Just wipe of the excess oil with a tissue or rinse of with a cold water.
- Cornstarch is a gentle remedy for acne. Just dilute a 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water, stir it well until the consistency is thick (good enough to make it into a facial mask). You may apply it directly to the affected area or apply it to your whole face then leave it overnight. The coldness of the cornstarch will actually help in reducing inflammation.
- Tea Tree Oil is a very powerful oil for acne problems because of it's antibacterial component. Mix a small amount of Tree Tea Oil with an equal amount of water. Dip the cotton ball then apply it to your face. You may leave it under your make up to prevent clogging of pores from cosmetics.
- Baking Soda helps eliminate breakouts and reduces inflammation. It is also a good exfoliator in removing dead skin cells because of this it works great to reduce any acne marks. Dilute a few teaspoon of baking soda with warm water until the consistency is thick. Apply the paste to your face and leave it for 10-15 minutes for the first time of use as it may feel powerful. As you continue to use baking soda as a facial mask you can gradually increase the time up to an hour or even leave it overnight.
Here a few tips:
- Always clean your face twice a day. Use a foaming cleanser instead of cream based oil. Clean face prevents further break outs.
- Toner is a must have. Choose toners that suites well on your skin type (to know your skin type please refer to my entry Skin Type: Know the Basic). Look for toner with salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy acids as it can help clear breakouts.
- Use a water based moisturisers and sunscreen as it feel lighter and prevents pores from clogging.
- Don't scrub your skin. Be gentle. It won't improve your acne. It can also irritate your skin.
- Avoid touching your face with your hands. As your hands can transmit bacteria to your face that can worsen the acne.
Patience is always a virtue. Improvements always takes time. If you choose the best acne remedy for you, stick with it and religiously take care of your skin and you'll see the results.
If you have your own acne remedy, feel free to share.
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