| If you have acne, you most likely know that | | | | water will create a paste that will be a |
| it is not a simple thing to get rid of. If | | | | great scrubbing agent. It will exfoliate your |
| you find yourself tired of making and paying | | | | skin. By exfoliating, surface layers of cells |
| for doctor's visits and costly prescription | | | | that clog pores are removed. Gently massage |
| medications, or if you would rather just try | | | | it on your face for 15 seconds, rinse and pat |
| a much more natural approach to curing your | | | | dry. Aloe Vera is a topical treatment for |
| ailment, why not try an alternative or | | | | burns and helps heal acne. In addition, plain |
| natural acne treatment? | | | | oatmeal, cooked, cooled and rubbed on the |
| | | | skin will absorb excess oil and rid your skin |
| Studies have shown acne can be treated | | | | of impurities. Repeated treatments of this |
| naturally. Natural healing works with the | | | | will produce results. |
| body to achieve desired results. It is | | | | |
| believed that if we are healthy on the | | | | A natural acne cream you can make at home |
| inside, it will show through to our skin. | | | | would combine 1/2 of a banana, 1 small |
| Therefore, it just seems right that natural | | | | avocado and 1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E in a |
| and alternative treatments first encourage | | | | blender. Apply this to your face for several |
| good nutrition and proper diet. Although | | | | minutes. Plain yogurt is also a good |
| foods do not cause acne, they can worsen it. | | | | moisturizer. You can also grind several |
| By avoiding these, we can help ourselves. | | | | almonds and add to a little bit of water. |
| Drinking lots of water is also encouraged. | | | | This will create a moisturizing paste that |
| | | | also exfoliates. |
| Massage therapy seeks to open blocked pores. | | | | |
| It is believed energy pathways will encourage | | | | You can also choose foods that help your |
| healthy skin. This is accomplished also | | | | digestive system. Cucumbers, lemons and |
| through acupuncture or reflexology. | | | | carrot juice all aid in this endeavor. Many |
| Acupuncture can also be used to restore | | | | believe diet can be the best acne cure. Herbs |
| hormonal balance to our bodies. It treats the | | | | are also believed to be able to reduce |
| root of the problem and may require you to | | | | inflammation and infection. Echinacea, |
| make some lifestyle changes. Yoga is also | | | | licorice, dandelion root and burdock all |
| used to relieve stress and body tension. | | | | contain properties that kill bacteria. Salvia |
| | | | and red peony can improve the skin's ability |
| Once good nutrition and stress reducers are | | | | to heal. |
| introduced, there are some creams and pastes, | | | | |
| which can be applied to acne blemishes. Along | | | | Trying to treat your acne by alternative or |
| the lines of aromatherapy, tree tea oil is a | | | | natural treatments is an option you can |
| natural antiseptic that can kill bacteria. It | | | | consider if you are afflicted with this skin |
| can be applied directly to the affected areas | | | | problem. You really don't have anything to |
| or mixed with another oil and applied to the | | | | loose, but you do have something to gain. You |
| entire face. It will reduce redness and | | | | can gain control of your skin without |
| inflammation and works like benzoyl peroxide. | | | | exposing yourself to chemicals, side effects |
| Baking soda mixed with a small amount of | | | | or painful procedures. |