Posted on May 15th, 2012
You can easily find a host of natural remedies for acne. You are not limited to just using harsh, over-the-counter medications or prescription drugs. It wouldn’t be surprising for you to discover that you already have a selection of natural remedies in your home that can be used to treat your acne. If not, they are easy enough to find in local stores - especially the pharmaceutical section - online, and at health food stores. It won’t be easy, and you must be as determined to get rid of the acne as the acne is determined to stay. Don’t give up hope, and be willing to try different remedies until you find the one that works for you.
One of the most effective natural treatments for acne is tea tree oil. Tea Tree Oil is a very strong antimicrobial, and a lot of people report success when using it to treat their acne. It fights all three classes of infections - bacteria, viral, and fungal. Then, sparingly dab a small amount of the oil on the acne. If the straight Tea Tree Oil is too strong for your skin, you can mix it with a little water and then dab it on the affected area. Tea Tree Oil won’t solve your problem overnight. You need to commit to using this treatment for a period of about six weeks, even if your skin improves sooner. Tea tree oil can help keep your skin clean and free from the bacteria that cause acne pimples.
You can unknowingly make your acne condition worse by doing little things unawares. Without realizing it, your choice in makeup, or other products you put on your skin, could actually be the cause of your acne or, at the very least, aggravating it. One thing you can do is change to a mineral powder or water based makeup instead of one that’s oil-based. A better, more gentler alternative, are the water-based makeup products available. If you really want to play it smart, you will leave off all makeup while you are having problems with acne. Another tip to keep from spreading your acne is to keep your hands away from your face and don’t try to pop the acne pimples. Also, don’t be constantly squeezing the acne pimples. All you do by messing with your acne is irritate your skin further and spread the acne. Your acne will heal sooner if you don’t do things that can just make matters worse.
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