Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Simple Acne Fighting Tips You Can Use Right Now

By Tanya Ramsey


When you get a pimple what is the first thing you do? If you are like most people the first thing you do is reach for one of the 'zit zappers' in your medicine cabinet. Typically these are pads or creams that are filled with harsh chemicals that are designed to attack the blemish and destroy it. The use of chemicals like this often spawns the growth of more acne on your epidermal layer instead of getting rid of it. If you really want to make your acne go away, stay away from chemicals and use something natural. Using simple all-natural ingredients found in your house, you can start getting clear skin today.

No one would choose to have pimples. They can be a real nuisance and hard to get rid of. At times, they cause you pain. They are never a pleasant discovery. Most of us spend our teenage years fervently wishing to be adults because, among other things, grownups aren't supposed to get acne. Then you grow up and realize that adults get acne too. When you get acne as an adult, you may be tempted to pop the pimples, as you might have done at a younger age. You're best off resisting this impulse. Remember that your skin changes as you get older. It's easier to do harm to your skin as you get older. If you want to get rid of your acne, you should use the kind of natural cures we'll be discussing in this article.

Lemon juice is fantastic for fighting acne. If you notice a zit starting to erupt (or one that has erupted already) squeeze or dab some fresh lemon juice onto the blemish. Lemon juice is most effective if placed on acne prior to going to sleep so it has all night to work its wonders. Those of you that have sensitive skin may want to add just a little water to dilute its potency.

The benefits of green tea are quite well known today. The antioxidants in green tea can help against various health problems. Many health experts recommend drinking green tea every day or taking it as a supplement. Aside from all this, you can also get good results by placing green tea externally to areas where you have acne. The makers of various acne remedies know this, and often put green tea into their products. So you can save money and just use the green tea by itself. It's cheaper, healthier and has been proven to clear even moderate acne problems.

Honey, if you didn't know, is a great treatment for acne if it has not been pasteurized. One of the best things you can apply to your skin is honey. It also has antibacterial properties along with the ability to moisturize your skin once applied. If you have dry skin, and you have acne, this is the right substance to apply. Using this regularly can promote clear skin and the probability of no longer developing blackheads ever again. It also is like a facial mask in that it draws out dirt and other impurities.

Mint is a simple yet powerful remedy to use when you have acne. Mint is something that naturally revives your skin, so it's a very pleasant feeling to apply it. Additionally, it helps your skin breathe and removes excess oils from your skin. Mint leaves can be helpful by themselves, or their properties enhanced by making masks or creams that include other therapeutic substances. There are a lot of recipes for that all over the internet. Pick your favorite and try it out!

Don't drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes. These are actually two very detrimental behaviors. Sustaining these habits over time can cause great deterioration to your skin and internal organs. Your pores may clog up if you smoke too much; your skin may be damaged too. The alcohol can cause dehydration which dries out your skin and makes it easier for breakouts to happen. Although this is not a per se remedy, by altering these bad habits, you can dramatically improve the quality of your skin.

Get plenty of zinc -either in foods or as a supplement. Aside from treating acne, zinc can help with many different conditions. Zinc is one of the best ways to combat winter ailments like the flu and the common cold. It gives your immune system some added oomph. Research also shows that zinc is important for the look and health of your skin. In fact, a deficiency of zinc can make it more likely that you'll experience acne. Zinc is not the kind of acne remedy that you'd apply externally, unless it's already contained in a product you've purchased. Taking zinc internally, in foods or in capsules or tablets, can give your skin the benefits of this mineral.

Many things exist today that combat acne. Many people that have an acne breakouts will get the first product they can find and apply it hoping the pimples will go away. What if you could apply some other acne treatment that was natural? As you can see, we have presented 3 methods that you can use to naturally prevent acne from ever forming. All you have to do is try them out. You really should give them all a try.

There's no reason you should have to put up with acne forever. Pimples and zits may seem inevitable, but they can be stopped. Acne can be treated in many ways, many of them inexpensive and all natural. Some of these can help to heal existing zits or pimples. Some remedies can improve the health of the skin and make it more resistant to future problems. You can also focus on eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals that help treat and prevent acne. If you want healthy skin and you want to put an end to acne, you just have to find the natural treatment that works best for you.




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