Most people who suffer from acne go out and spend good money on common over-the-counter acne treatment products. The truth is, most of these products are full of chemicals that can actually slow down the healing of acne, and irritate your skin, causing farther breakouts.
When an acne product has 20 ingredients listed on it, it can be hard to know if one of those ingredients is actually stopping you from having success. It can be even harder when you can't pronounce the ingredient, much less know what it is and how it is going to affect your skin.
Most mainstream acne treatments are not only much more expensive than common household items, but they also don't always work as well either. With that in mind, I will list some basic household items that can work wonders on clearing up your skin.
Baking soda - A very cheap cooking ingredient that most people have in their homes already, baking soda can be used as a great scrub. The purpose of a scrub is to exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin that can eventually clog pores and lead to acne spots.
To start off, you'll want to mix a small amount of baking soda with some water for form a paste. Baking soda is very effective as a scrub, so you want to be sure to be extra careful when applying it to your face. Gently massage the paste into your skin for ten to fifteen seconds. Then rinse the baking soda off, and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
Apple Cider Vinegar - Though most people that use vinegar to treat acne use the apple cider form of vinegar, you can also use plain old regular vinegar. Regardless of which type you use, vinegar can be very helpful with it comes to clearing up acne. It can kill off acne causing bacteria, balance your skin's pH, and absorb extra oil on your skin.
Starting with clean, dry skin, apply diluted vinegar (eight parts water to one part vinegar) directly to your skin with a cotton ball, and leave it on. If you want, you can also use a stronger vinegar solution (say, 2 or 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar), and apply it directly to problem areas, rinsing it off after ten minutes.
Lemon or lime juice can also be substituted for vinegar. Both of these juices are rich in citric acid, and can exfoliate your skin very well, halting the growth of acne spots, as well as fading previous, non-active acne quicker.
Egg Whites - Rich in protein, egg whites can be used as a mask to heal and rebuild your skin. It can also help to absorb excess oil from your skin.
To start off, crack an egg, removing the yolk so that just the egg whites are left behind. Beat these egg whites, and apply them directly to your face. Let it sit for fifteen minutes, and then rinse the egg off.
Oatmeal - As odd as it may seem, oatmeal can absorb unwanted oil and draw out impurities which reside deep in your skin. Cook some plain oatmeal like you would for consumption. Let it cool off, and rub it over your clean skin. Let it sit for a while, like you would a mask, and then rinse off. If you do this on a regular basis, you should begin to start noticing results soon.
Tea Tree Oil - TTO is a commonly used all-natural household antiseptic, which you can pick up at most drugstores or supermarkets. You can apply TTO directly to acne spots to kill bacteria, or, if you strongly dilute it with another oil (such as jojoba oil), over your entire face.
Tea tree gel can be easier to apply than the oil, and many are made for applying over large areas of skin, so they aren't quite as strong as straight TTO and do not need to be diluted.
Pantothenic Acid (Also known as Vit. B5) - Pantothenic acid can be taken in large quantities for the benefit of acne reduction. B5 works by helping your body to metabolize fats which would otherwise be later turned into sebum (oil) and excreted through the skin. Small amounts of B5 won't help though, and it has to be taken several times a day.
To help with acne, you will need to take 2.5 grams of pantothenic acid (the powder form is much easier to take), 4 times per day, for a total of 10 grams per day.
Aloe Vera - Aloe Vera has been used for many years in kitchens for topical application to burns. Another benefit of aloe is that it can prevent scaring, fade marks and help heal acne spots.
You now have an idea of some basic household items you can use on your skin, that work better than many OTC acne products, and are much cheaper to use. Since we have only really covered basic acne treatments, you can always take this to another level and take all natural, internal acne treatments.
This sums up our basic list of natural alternatives for chemical based acne treatment products. You can take this a step farther by attacking your acne from the inside out. Acne has been shown numerous times to be very closely affected by the digestive system, so keeping your entire digestive system working as smooth as possible can help reduce acne. I will help give you a basic idea of some all natural products you can take to help clear up acne.
Cucumber, lemon and carrot juice, brewer's yeast, and active charcoal pills are all capable of helping the digestive system function normally. Since the digestive system is closely related with the health of the skin, they should help reduce acne breakouts. Flax seed can also be wonderful for helping your skin heal faster.
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2006-12-26 07:18:19
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answered by jt66250 7
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answered by Darell 3
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Just forget about it. Honestly, you think it looks worse than it does to other people. Trust me. The best way to forget about it is to stop looking in the mirror for a while. Looking in the mirror only makes you want to pick at your acne which will only make it worse. Stop looking at it and thinking about it and just wash your face. Get into a habit of washing your face, not too often though. Use natural scrubs without harsh chemicals in them. And if it doesn't help, then I recommend seeing a dermatologist. They may prescribe you accutane, which is somewhat dangerous depending on your skin type. I was on accutane and It cleared me up in a matter of months. It's not as harsh as they make it seem. For the time being, however, just imagine how good you will look without acne. Start working out more often so by the time your acne clears up, you'll have a nice body to go with it. If you do this you won't have any problems I promise you
2014-02-22 14:13:14
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answered by ? 1
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2014-04-21 11:25:06
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answered by Dawn 1
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Skin care for people with acne:
1.Do not wash more than normal. Twice a day is normal for most people. Use a mild soap and lukewarm water. (Very hot or cold water may worsen acne.) Do not scrub hard when washing acne-affected skin. Do not use abrasive soaps, cleansing granules, astringents, or exfoliating agents. Use a soft washcloth and fingers instead. Excess washing and scrubbing may cause more inflammation and possibly make acne worse.
2.Antiseptic washes may be beneficial.
3.You cannot clean off blackheads. The black tip of a blackhead is actually skin pigment (melanin) and cannot be removed by cleaning or scrubbing.
4. Some topical acne treatments (described below) may dry the skin. If this occurs, use a fragrance-free, water-based moisturising cream. Do not use ointments or oil-rich creams, as these may clog the holes of the skin (pores).
Natural remedy:
1.Tea tree oil:With its natural inflammation-fighting properties, a 5 percent solution of tea tree oil is less harsh than a 5 percent benzoyl peroxide solution and can be just as effective against acne, though it may clear up a little less quickly. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with between 20 and 40 drops of witch hazel, then use a cotton swab to apply. Try this remedy up to twice a day; more could dry your skin and make the acne worse.
2.Green tea has antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds that can help fight acne. To get its effects, use a cooled cup of green tea as a face wash or lay the bag over the affected area.
3.Asprin:The salicylic acid in aspirin is a go-to for acne treatments, and the aspirin can dry up pimples and reduce inflammation. To take advantage of its benefits, form a paste by mashing aspirin in a little water, or dissolve four pills in 2 tablespoons of water.
2016-04-12 19:00:33
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I know that alot of people said that the expensive product don't work as well but my sisterm had severe acne on her face and she had to go to a dermatologist and get alot of really special treatments for her skin (I'm not trying to sound like I'm talking to a baby okay?) But sometimes that's what it takes when it's really bad it is going to get that way fore me but it might seem it is making u break out more at first that's howy sister was but TRUST ME IT'S WORTH IT my sis got it worse for about a week about two weeks after she started using the treatments but it cleared up really well and now she doesn't have acne but she does still have to take th drive treatment of course but yeah I would see a dermatologist
2016-01-17 20:37:09
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answered by lucy 1
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I do not know why people do not care from starting. Check here http://acne-stop4good.com/ causes and symptoms as well as good product for acne. I would like to say that read the tips on how to care about acne from starting.
2014-09-15 20:34:02
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answered by Rahul 2
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Acne and pimples frames at a time or another 80% of those between 11 and 30 years. Untreated it can lead to scarring, depression and social problems for those who are hardest hit. Acne and pimples are generally most pronounced in the age 16 to 17 years in girls and age 17 to 18 years in boys...Read More!!! http://www.oslohudlegesenter.no/
2015-03-17 21:01:25
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answered by Seo 1
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HI
i too had that problem, but no chestne or backne
i hated acne with all my heart, i just wanted it GONE
I TRIED EVERYTHING
clearisil neutrogena proactiv everything
but after awhile, i just gave up
nothing worked
so then my mom knew this lady who made her wash
her dads a chemist
the wash is like sand you add water theres also a mud mask and lotion
i know u probs want immediate results- youll see them
once u use this, ur skin will heal first use mermaid mud and clean UNDERNEATH the skin then continue 2 times every day with wash
ur acne will start to lesson and heal, and in a few days, ur skin will be normal-like everyone elses just a few pimples here and there
its called Gilly handmade products i think it has a website
2014-03-31 01:32:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Acne free works great
2015-01-06 03:22:17
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answered by madi 1
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I have been suffering from acne but found something that worked for me. Turmeric, flour, honey, natural yoghurt or milk.
Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of natural yoghurt or milk if you do not have yoghurt.
add the flower a small bit at a time until it's a nice consistency to add to your face as a mask. Before applying the mask use warm water to open your pores. Apply the mask. Leave on for 20 mins and wash off with cold water. Do this 3 times a week and you will see results.
Also you can add turmeric to hot milk and drink it. Just one teaspoon to warm milk will also help by working from the inside too. It does not taste great but the benefits are good
2015-08-24 14:12:39
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answered by Samantha 1
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