Home Treatment for Acne
When human beings are born,
they have the most beautiful,
smooth skin ever. For most of
their growing up, the mirror
could be your best friend because
hey, you are “flawless”. But then,
one day, acne rears its ugly head,
and you suddenly hate your skin.
What do you do then? Turn to
harsh chemicals, and expensive
scrubs?
Well depending on your pocket
it could work, but why not ask
mother nature about the natural
ways of treating your skin? (And
your wallet will probably thank
you too). From the garden to the
kitchen there are several natural
acne remedies that are a good
way to get rid of it, or at least
hold it at bay.
Here are five natural acne
remedies that could help:
1.
getting out of hand. If it does,
the honey is a natural antibiotic, ready and waiting to
wipe the little buggers out.
You will need…
-2 tablespoons of honey
-1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- paper towels
Directions
1. Rinse your face with water
and pat dry.
2. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey
and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
together until they are
thoroughly blended and have
formed a sort of paste.
3. Apply the mask to your face
(or spot treat) and leave on for
10-15 minutes.
4. Rinse off completely, and pat
your face dry. This is a sticky
mixture, so make sure you have
some paper towels at on hand.
2. Milk and honey (or yogurt)
Cinnamon and honey mask
You will need…
- 1 tablespoon plain low-fat or
full-fat yogurt or milk, anything
but skim
- 1 tablespoon of natural, raw,
honey
Directions
Let yogurt or milk come to room
temperature (or close to) so you
don’t get a chilly shock when
you put it on your skin.
1. Mix 1 tablespoon of milk or
yogurt thoroughly with 1
tablespoon of honey. You can
apply the mixture with a cotton
pad, but scooping it up and
patting it on works just fine as
well.
2. Let each layer dry before
adding a new one, until the mask
is the thickness you want. Let it
sit for 10-15 minutes.
3. Wash your mask off and use a
washcloth to gently scrub in a
circular motion, getting rid of
loosened dead skin. Once you’re
finished, moisturize as usual.
3. Make an orange peel paste
Something sweet and something
spicy, honey and cinnamon make
a fabulous combo when it comes
to acne. Cinnamon has
antimicrobial properties, so it
can help stop bacteria from
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Dairy products such as milk,
soothe the irritated skin, and
help tone down the redness.
Cleopatra swore on the milk
baths she took, and well, she
was Cleopatra. You could also
use yogurt. The acids in it are
antibacterial while the fat
provides moisture, making it
quite nourishing for skin.
Groove Magazine Zimbabwe
Oranges taste rejuvenating and
refreshing, and our skin may find
them just as appealing as our
taste buds do. Acne that is
caused by bacteria and extra
oil/dead skin cells clogging up
pores may improve with the use
of an orange peel face mask of
sorts, thanks to the vitamin C,
citric acid, and it’s astringent
properties. The vitamin C is
particularly helpful because it
promotes the growth of new
healthy cells, keeping your skin
in better condition overall.