Natural Acne Remedies – Steps to a Clear Complexion

Published: May 26, 2010

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Hygiene

If you have excessively oily skin, it may be necessary to wash your face several times a day. As a part of these natural acne remedies, you can pat your face with lemon juice several times per day. Also, if oily hair is a problem, wash it frequently and wear away from the face.

Hands Off

Avoid touching your face, and never squeeze pimples. Use a special tool to remove blackheads to reduce the risk of scarring.

A Little Sunlight

Sit in the early morning sun for a few minutes each day. We absorb vitamin D from sunlight, which is beneficial to the skin. As natural acne remedies, the sun does not need to be avoided unlike some OTC’s.

Clean Pillow Cases

Change your pillow cases frequently and wash in chemical free detergent. Use no fragrances, which can aggravate the skin. Arm and Hammer Natural is a good choice.

Check Your Cosmetics

Women need to avoid makeup that contains oil base, as this clogs the pores. Try powder mineral products instead if you feel you must cover up your face. Natural is nice these days! Avoid re-using sponge applicators or clean them in alcohol to remove bacteria.

No Steroids

Avoid the use of topical or oral steroids, which create an imbalance and can actually cause acne.

Another natural acne remedy for men is to shave with a blade in the direction of hair growth.

Recipes for natural acne remedies using ingredients you may already have in your frig or cupboard are both soothing and effective.

Strawberry Soothe

1 large strawberry, mashed

2Tbs plain yogurt

Smooth over the face and allow to sit for ten minutes, rinse with lukewarm water. Never use real hot water on your face because it will dry the skin. Here is another recipe:

Oatmeal Scrub

One half cup oatmeal, finely ground

Two to four table spoons plain yogurt.

You can add more to create a nice paste. Gently scrub the face and let sit for five minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.

If you enjoy eating yogurt, by all means indulge. The active cultures help to get rid of bad bacteria in the body and play a part in natural acne remedies. If you want the benefits of yogurt but do not care for the taste, visit your natural food store and ask about pro-biotics.

Another ingredient is witch hazel. This is a wonderful astringent that will not dry the skin as it does not contain alcohol. It will reduce inflammation and itch anywhere on the body.

Water

Drink plenty of plain, pure water each day. It is good to drink at least six ounces for each active hour you are awake each day. This will help flush toxins from your body. Your skin is the largest organ of the body and it removes a large part of toxins. Help it by drinking water.

These safe, inexpensive natural acne remedies will work if done consistently. Change some habits and change your complexion.

Stefanie Avon of StopAcneAdvice.com, specializes in helping you naturally rid your face and body of acne and zits without expensive creams and lotions which all have side affects. Stefanie, a skin dermatologist by trade constantly reviews new resources that help you discover the most effective acne cures that work! Turn your life around and start living again without an embarrassing acne problem. Check out actual user reviews and feedback of the most popular acne cure resources at StopAcneAdvice.com.

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