Natural Acne
Remedies
Acne is a problem for most teenagers. Some are lucky enough to
have just mild acne, while other have to learn to deal with
moderate or even severe acne at times. There are lots and lots
of medications and chemical solutions available to help get rid
of acne, but some people would rather use natural acne
remedies. In some cases it is because their skin is extra
sensitive and cannot handle the more common chemicals and
medications, while in other cases it is simply because they
don’t want to put all of those chemicals and medications on
their skin.
Regardless of the reason why you are interested in natural
acne remedies, there are a number of great options for you to
consider using.
What makes natural acne remedies so popular is partly their
gentleness on your skin and partly their relatively low cost
when compared to over the counter medications. Some of these
remedies might seem a bit odd at first, but they are popular
precisely because they work for most people.
Some of the most popular natural acne remedies
include:
Lime or lemon juice – Squeeze the juice out of a lime or a
lemon and apply it directly to your face. These citrus juices
are natural astringents, which means they are a natural way to
remove excess oils and bacteria from your face.
Peel from an orange – You can use the peel from an orange to
help reduce acne lesions, pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Just apply the peels directly to your face and leave them there
for twenty to thirty minutes at a time.
Cinnamon powder and honey – Cinnamon powder and honey can be
mixed into a paste that is thick enough to be used as a
whole-face mask or as a spot remedy for pimples and other acne
lesions. For best results leave the paste on your face or on
your problem pimples overnight and then rinse using cool water
when you get up in the morning.
Rosewater and sandalwood – When you mix rosewater with a bit
of sandalwood you get a thick paste that, when applied to the
face, is another natural astringent. It is also a good
moisturizer for your face and when used regularly can help
reduce and get rid of any acne scars you might have.
Steam – Letting your face soak up steam for about ten
minutes or so is terrific way to open up the pores in your skin
so you can have an easier time keeping them clean and
unblocked. Create the steam by boiling water, but be sure to
remove it from the stove before placing your face over it.
Mint – Fresh mint leaves also contain a natural astringent
that can help get rid of excess oils and bacteria. Simply grind
the mint leaves up and then press them to remove the fresh
juice; apply the juice to your face and let it remain there
overnight.
For many people, natural acne remedies are a great
alternative to chemical ingredients and over the counter acne
medications. If your skin is especially sensitive or you just
don’t want to come into contact with extra chemicals, give some
of these natural acne remedies a try!
|