October 28
Effective Home Treatments for Acne
If you heed the advice of the acne experts, you will hear that to get rid of acne, the first thing to do is to get on a better diet and develop better hygene habits. Then they hype their miracle acne cure that supposedly bring speedy results for your condition. But the thing is that it is successful for “most” people, but not all cases. A lot of people that try the remedy experience side effects or get allergic reactions. So it’s often better to try proven home remedies for curing acne that work just as effectively and have a higher than average success rate. They are usually cheaper and will not require a doctors prescription.
So, let’s learn how to get rid of acne.
One popular acne home treatment is to use cotton dipped in alcohol and use this on your face. The alcohol will help cleanse the pores|hair follicles|skin pores|clogged pores|clogged hair follicles}, and will kill most of the bacteria causing the irritation. Be sure and not use excess alcohol as it can cause a case of skin irritation.
If you are blessed with oily skin, a good home remedy for acne is to use an oatmeal mask. The way you use this mask is by applying an oatmeal and water mix for 15-20 minutes two times daily to get the best results. What happens is that the mask will dry up removing sebum from hair follicles. When done, make sure to rinse your face with cold water.
Another home remedy for acne that is very successful. It involves using honey and apples. This method uses grated apple, which is then mixed together with 4 teaspoons of honey. This mixture will be the paste you use on your face. Wear it for 10 to 15 minutes. Afterward remove the paste and rinse your face with warm water. Do this two or three times each week for optimal results.
Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with acne treatments. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.