Acne can strike adolescents and adults alike. In fact, nearly 80 percent of people between the ages of 11 and 30 have outbreaks at some point, according to National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Although the exact causes are unknown, there are certain measures that can be taken to get rid of acne. Eliminating heavy make-up, experimenting with and adjusting your diet, and changing certain medications can have a positive impact on acne symptoms. There are also natural ingredients you can easily find that can help. Since the causes of acne varies, it’s important to keep trying various remedies to find the ones that work best for you.
Two of the main ingredients in these recipes are green tea and tea tree oil. Green tea has a high amount of antioxidants that are extremely beneficial. Tea tree oil is a very cleansing and healing element with disinfectant and anti-fungal properties. Starting off with these ingredients will likely lead to quick, positive results.
Green Tea Splash
Mix one cup of green tea, 2 aspirin tablets, and 10 drops of tea tree oil until thoroughly incorporated. Because aspirin has anti-inflammatory properties, it can help to remove dead skin and help keep your pores unclogged. After washing your face, apply this mixture with a cotton ball. It will have a soothing, cooling effect.
Soothing Baking Soda Paste
According to Beauty, The New Basics by Berg, Kroencke, and Jaffee, baking soda is an excellent exfoiliant. Mix 1 TB of baking soda and just enough water to make a paste. Apply to your face and let sit until dry. Rinse it with warm water and a cloth. Your face should feel smooth and soft. Baking soda will help neutralize the pH levels of your skin and leave it feeling clean.
Sweet Citrus Mix
Lemon contains Alpha Hydroxy Acid, which is very instrumental in skin rejuvenation. In a small jar, mix 1 TB of water with 1 tsp of lemon and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Apply to your skin and gently rub in. This invigorating mix will cleanse your skin and help make your pores resist acne.
Whipped Mask
Eggs contain vitamins and nutrients that help heal and regenerate. Try whipping up an egg until frothy and apply as a mask. Once dry, thoroughly rinse and feel the gently advantageous tightening that it causes.
Oils-Be-Gone Cleanser
Using an effective cleanser that eliminates oils is as simple as going to your kitchen sink. Mix 1 tsp of Dawn dishwashing liquid with 1 tsp of salt. Apply to your skin, and very gently massage it in. You can rinse immediately, or let it sit for two to three minutes before rinsing. It has an excellent drying effect and those acne producing oils find it hard to survive in the clean environment this cleanser creates. Using powerful cleansers can cause a drying effect in some people, so make sure to see your dermatologist before trying them if you have sensitive skin.
Toothpaste Zit Zapper
If you are already having a breakout, there’s an easy therapy you can use. Just apply a small amount of toothpaste to the area and let sit until dry. Rinse clean and keep the area dry and dirt free. This zit zapper should help dry up the area and speed recovery time.
With these simple therapeutic recipes, acne can be greatly reduced. The curative properties of the simple ingredients can help heal stubborn acne. With consistency, breakouts can be in the past.
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