Saturday, October 15, 2011

Using Home Remedies to Treat Acne: What Are The Natural Remedies To Cure Acne

By Bert Scullawl


Science found out that acne is the overproduction of the sebum oils that the sebaceous glands produce on our body.The sebum can clog your pores especially when there is too much and it can cause whiteheads and blackheads. As soon as the pores get clogged up and the bacteria is entrapped, it is when you will get acne - pimples that are filled with puss. Luckily, there are now many ways to treat this problems with acne using natural remedies and the following will illustrate the cure:

Milk of Magnesia

Milk of Magnesia is a natural laxative, and other than that it also known as a powerful remedy in treating acne naturally. Because Milk of Magnesia is naturally alkaline, it works to balance balance the pH of your skin so as to keep the bacterial infections off. Because Milk Of Magnesia makes your skin really dry, the only thing about it is that it also makes your body naturally produce enough sebum. There are reports however showing good results after using it to treat their acne problems.

Apple Cider Vinegar

The reason why Apple cider vinegar is considered a great home remedy to treat acne is its natural antibacterial properties. To apply it on the infected areas of your skin, you need to dilute the apple cider vinegar by a factor of three parts water to one part vinegar and use it on your skin using a cotton swab or clean cloth. After application, you need to leave it on your skin for about 10 minutes before washing it off with cool water. Experiment with the concentration of the vinegar. If you find that it is slow in giving you good results, increase the vinegar's concentration.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is another very commonly used home remedy to treat acne problems. What the baking soda will do is to perform as a mild exfoliator which is allowed to clean all the clogged pores on your skin and help get rid of dead skin cells. To making the facial mask out of baking soda, you need to pour in the same amount of water and baking soda and mix it together. Once you have applied the baking soda paste on your skin, leave it there for about 20 minutes before rinsing it with warm water.You have to know that a 'Baking Soda' and a 'Baking Powder' are two different things.

Lemon Juice

The good thing about lemon juice as an excellent home remedy for acne is that it can be taken in two different ways: orally or by applying it directly on the affected areas. Drinking this juice helps a lot in detoxifying your liver and improving your immune system. These two will greatly improve your general health and thus will develop your natural defenses against acne.After applying the lemon juice on the affected areas, it simply acts as an antiseptic.How to you apply the lemon juice? Simply use a cotton swab or a clean cloth. Add more water to the juice in case it stings your skin.The longer the lemon juice stays on your skin, for example overnight, the better results you get afterwards.

It is best to note that when you decide for the best home remedy for your skin, what works for one skin type may not work for another.There are people who have allergies and have sensitive skin in which the reaction to any of these natural remedies would be worse or equal to that of an acne.This article recommends that you see a dermatologist if you are undergoing a severe and painful acne.




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