Effective Acne Remedies - Five Tips For Healing Your Acne
Today I want to share 5 different acne treatment options with you. Over the years I have tried just about every acne cream, lotion, soap, and medication out there and while some of them worked for a while, nothing really cleared up my acne until I started trying out a few natural treatment options.
1) Hydration and Nutrition Are Key
The most important step towards clearer skin is to drink plenty of water. This one change alone will improve your skin and your overall health. Keep a food journal for a while to find out what ingredients trigger your acne the most. Excluding them from your diet is usually your best choice.
2) Sunshine
Going outside and getting some sun on your face is another simple but effective strategy. Try to get at least 15 minutes of sunshine a day. It will ensure your body can produce plenty of Vitamin D and will help keep your skin healthy.
3) Green Tea - The Ancient Elixir
Green tea has been shown to improve acne. The science community things that the phytochemicals and anti-oxidants in the tea give it is medical benefits. Drink several cups of this delicious tea per day. Do not sweeten your tea as sugar and honey will render some of these helpful compounds ineffective.
4) Aloe Vera And Tea Tree Oil
Mix a little of the oil and aloe gel in your hand and massage it on your face as part of your cleaning routine. Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties and the gel made from the aloe plant will reduce swelling and redness.
5) Vinegar And Baking Soda
These two pantry items may just be your strongest allies in the fight against acne. While you are suffering from an acne breakout, use vinegar like a toner a few times a day. Acne outbreaks will quickly clear up with this. After your acne breakout is healed, apply a baking soda mask to your face, neck and shoulders. To make it just mix the soda with a bit of water. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse with plenty of warm water. Feel free to use this paste once or twice a week. Your acne will likely be greatly reduced because the baking soda does a good job of restoring the ph balance.
