Friday, September 30, 2011

Acne Home Remedies That Actually Work

By Athena Hunter


Acne does not discriminate against age, everyone is capable of getting the occasional acne blemish. Whiteheads and blackheads have a way of popping up at the worst of times. They don't care how old you are. Understanding the cause of acne breakouts may seem impossible because there are so many factors involved. One thing we do know however is the role eating a healthy diet plays in having beautiful clear skin. Do not accept acne, fight back. The following are some cheap home remedies for curing acne.

The difficulty with most acne treatments is that they cover up the problem without providing a solution. The reason that acne treatments seldom work is that they only address the symptoms, and not the actual problem. Using makeup may not be a good idea, and can actually worsen your problem, because it will dry out your skin causing potentially worse reactions. That's why it's a good idea to be careful what you apply to your face in general when you have acne, as cosmetics may actually be contributing to the problem. You must address the underlying problem that is causing your face to break out, not just the pimples that are there.

Lemon juice is an inexpensive and natural method for curing acne. The acid contained in lemons, called L-ascorbic acid, cleans your pores and helps fight the bacteria that occur with acne. L-ascorbic acid, is found in many acne skin care products, read the ingredients and see for yourself.

Tea tree oil is a powerful natural remedy for many conditions, and this includes acne. Using tea tree oil to treat acne breakouts isn't a new home remedy, in fact this method has been used since the 1920's. Full strength tea tree oil should not be used directly on the skin. Full strength tea tree oil will cause skin irritation. Instead, choose to dilute the tea tree oil at the rate of 5% tea tree oil to 95% water. Get a little container and mix up your own solution yourself, it's quick and easy. Another option would purchase a product which already contains tea tree oil. You can find such products at the pharmacy, natural foods stores and online.

Another great home remedy for acne is honey. The antiseptic and antibacterial properties found in honey make it a powerful home remedy to get rid of acne. Honey is often used for skin conditions and is known to reduce redness. You can make a honey facial mask or you can look for products made for treating acne or other skin problems that contain honey. Using honey on the skin is a great natural method for clearing up existing acne and preventing future acne breakouts. Your skin will be left soft and smooth.

Finding the solution to acne problems can be very difficult but if you keep trying different things, eventually you will find something which works. You just have to be willing to try as many treatments as you can until you find one that does the trick. Not all acne home remedies will work right away. Be sure to give each remedy a chance to heal your acne before you move onto the next remedy. It's necessary to stick with something for at least a couple of weeks before deciding whether it's working or not.




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