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Top Acne Home Remedies For Clearer Skin

October 27, 2009 by mastenk · Leave a Comment
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Acne is a very annoying problem and learning how to get rid of it can be a great challenge. Every day new acne treatment options are introduced and it can get difficult to decide which ones will work well for you. The key point to remember is to keep trying new approaches and keep an open mind to new and different treatments if the current ones you have been using have not worked for you.

There are even many home remedies you can make on your very own and use that can help to reduce your acne problem significantly in many cases. Here are some potentially effective acne home remedies that may help to clear your skin permanently:

Juice Fasting:

Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables using your own juicer can help to reduce acne especially if you go on a one to two day juice fast since this will help to cleanse your system which in turn will reduce toxicity levels in your body so acne causing bacteria is less likely to thrive.

Buy a good juicer and use it as often as possible with a combination of your favorite fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, celery, carrots and oranges or any other hard fruits that can be juiced. Be sure to juice a lot of carrots as they contain many nutrients that are great for the skin. There are also many fresh juice stands you can find in major malls which can be a great alternative to fast food or drinking soda. Not only can your acne condition improve but so can your overall health which is priceless.

Oatmeal:

There are a lot of nutrients in oatmeal that are great for the skin. Cook a little oatmeal, let it cool and apply a paste of it to your face. Let the paste sit for a few minutes on your face before you rinse it off using warm water.

Almond Oil:

Many skin moisturizers can be harsh on the skin as they contain many additional chemicals and preservatives. Using almond oil can be a great natural moisturizer that will not cause unnecessary irritation.

Exercise:

Regular physical activity helps to keep your body strong and functioning properly. It also helps to cleanse your system which will help in the fight against acne. If you live a very sedentary life then seriously consider being more active like joining a gym or taking up a new sport like golf or tennis.

Stress Reduction:

Prolonged stress can contribute to making acne worse. Be sure to reduce stress as much as possible. Some simple ways to lower stress can be to watch a funny movie or tv show as laughter is great for reducing stress. You can also learn meditation or yoga which will help to calm your mind and this will also be great at lowering stress levels. It also helps to have a positive outlook on life so do not get down on yourself too much. If you have problems then be grateful for them as they are opportunities in disguise which will make you a better and stronger person. Consider some of these acne clearing tips to help you get rid of acne permanently.

Home Remedies: Cure Acne Without Side Effects

June 20, 2009 by mastenk · Leave a Comment
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kanishkmanchanda asked:


There is a bubbling sea of over-the-counter medications out there. You have a real lot to choose from. However, if you look at the treatments available closely, you’ll find that most of them do not work at all. They cost you money, take your time and leave you utterly frustrated. Therefore, it is unwise to keep investing one’s time and money experimenting with these products that keep springing out from nowhere day after day. They promise a lot and deliver little or nothing.

That is just one aspect of the problem. The other, and the more dangerous, aspect is that these over-the-counter medicines may have unknown side effects which may make your condition even worse.

The best alternative is to resort to simple home remedies, which are not only free of side effects but are also more effective than most of the medicines available in the market.

One of the most reliable home treatments is the application of essential oils like tea tree oil, lavender oil and rosewood oil. If your skin is too sensitive, you can dilute these oils with grapeseed oil.

Another effective remedy is the application of oatmeal mask every week. Used as a scrub, it cleans the pores and replenishes the skin, which helps prevent the occurrence of acne.

A good exposure to sun is also an effective cure because sunrays kill the bacteria that cause acne infection and also dries sebum oil, which is another cause of acne.

What you eat and drink also makes or breaks acne. It is true that no particular food or kind of food has been found to be responsible for acne problem unless one is allergic to certain foods. But it is well established that eating certain kinds of food does prevent acne. Avoid fried food and add lots of vegetables and foods in your daily intake. This would help you fight acne better.

Also, wash your face as often as you can with running water. Do not apply soap because that may make your skin dry. Increase your water intake. Water replenishes the skin and is considered to be a key element because it prevents dehydration and helps the skin cells to heal better, which goes a long way in fighting acne.



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