How To Treat Your Acne Naturally In 5 Simple Steps
Let’s talk about acne treatments. If you suffer from acne you have probably tried all kinds of treatment options. There are the creams, cleansers and even over the counter and prescription medications. But have you also given natural acne treatments a try?.
1) Watch What You Eat And Drink
I cannot stress enough how important it is to stay well hydrated. This one change alone will improve your skin and your well-being. Keep track of what you are eating and drinking and see if you can find a correlation between those foods and your acne outbreaks. Try not to indulge on them (except maybe on rare occasions).
2) The Power Of The Sun
Another very simple but extremely effective thing to do is to stick your face in the sun once a day. Try to get at least 15 minutes of sunshine a day. It will ensure your body can produce plenty of Vitamin D and will help keep your skin healthy.
3) Drinking Green Tea
Green tea has been shown to improve acne. The science community things that the phytochemicals and anti-oxidants in the tea give it is medical benefits. Brew a few cups a day and drink it right away for best results. Do not add any sweetener as this natural preservative will reduce some of the nutrients in the tea ineffective.
4) Aloe Vera And Tea Tree Oil
Combine tea tree oil and aloe vera gel and apply this mixture to your clean face daily. Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties and the gel made from the aloe plant will reduce swelling and redness.
5) Vinegar And Baking Soda
Last but not least, here are two more homemade treatment options. While you are suffering from an acne breakout, use vinegar like a toner a few times a day. Your acne will start clearing up quickly. After your acne breakout is healed, apply a baking soda mask to your face, neck and shoulders. To make it just mix the soda with a bit of water. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse with plenty of warm water. You can make this mask a few times per week. Your acne will likely be greatly reduced because the baking soda does a good job of restoring the ph balance.
Comments
This is so true. I use the fresh aloe vera gel on my skin when I get a breakout during my cycle. It really helps and is smooths out my skin.
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