Acne Natural Remedies

How do I get rid of my acne ? Home remedies ?

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:19:36 +0000

I need something that works REALLY good . Im SO tired of having bad skin . I have a weird
combination of skin . Its only but sensitive . Toothpaste burns , oatmeal does nothing ,
facial masks burn , stuff you get from stores burn and make them bigger and more come
actually .. egg whites clear then up until I wash the egg off , then theyre still there .
I need something thats gonna work on this stupid stubborn acne . and I drink a lot of water already .

I'll be honest, home remedies do not work unless you only get the occasional spot here and there.

Benzoyl Peroxide and birth control pills are what worked for me, and not together.

Birth control worked really well! A lot of my friends that I hadn't seen in a long time would say, "Your skin looks really good!" It was kind of embarrassing being that was the first thing they'd say when I'd see them! I discontinued use of the pill as I didn't want to have a prescription that I had to keep refilling and doctor's appointments to ensure I was still a good candidate for the drug (lazy, I know) and, I just didn't want/need protection from getting pregnant.

Benzoyl Peroxide was another one. This is what I continue to use. It isn't a system on it's own but is a main ingredient in a lot of the systems you see on TV. A lot of people swear by it. You really have to use it cautiously to avoid any side effects (redness, flakiness etc.) and you have to use it regularly.

I have oily skin with the worst type of acne, nodulocystic acne and Benzoyl is doing really well to clear it up. Not only that, but my skin is no longer as oily as it used to be and the temperatures where I am have only risen into the high 20s (Celsius). I really figured it'd be like any other acne cream and do absolutely nothing, but it seems to really get down into the pores and dry everything right up. This is where flakiness can be a problem if you don't moisturize properly with use.

Another thing I really like about Benzoyl is the fact that it's less than $10 a bottle. Mind you, the bottle is a bit small in my opinion, but for what you pay for those systems, it's worth it. You can get the product I use, 'Benzagel 5%,' at Wal-Mart in the pharmacy department. Be sure to go during pharmacy hours as it is kept in a lock-box.

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home remedies for acne and anything else that will help me?

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 04:26:14 +0000

cna you give me anything you know about acne including home remedies thanks.

Maintain a routine. Most acne treatments take time to work. It usually takes between two and eight weeks before you see any significant improvement, so you are going to have to be patient. Once you've gotten your acne cleared up, it's important to continue with the treatment that's working so it does not return.

If all else fails, contact a doctor. Mild antibiotics that are available only by prescription can help reduce acne. Keep in mind though, that the widespread overuse (taking antibiotics when you really don't need them or for something they don't treat) and misuse (not taking medication for the specified amount of time) of antibiotics has led to the development of multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria. That means that the antibiotics won't work for the things they used to (including your acne).

Keep hair off of your face if at all possible. If you want to keep your bangs, then consider taking showers regularly or keeping your forehead clean with oil-dabbing cloths / clean tissues / etc.

Get good sleep. Stress increases your skin's oiliness, which, combined with sweat and dirt, can clog pores and cause pimples. (Change your pillowcase frequently.)

Acne medications may cause your skin to initially break out worse than before because all FDA-approved acne medications (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and sulphur ) are causing your skin to regenerate faster. This brings existing acne pimples already under your skin (but not visible yet) to the surface, which in turn causes a massive but fortunately temporary break out. Give the medications time to work -- about one to two weeks -- and you will notice a big difference in the quality of your skin.

See a dermatologist if over the counter remedies do not work. They specialize in skin care and can prescribe you medicines that help you improve it.

Drink plenty of water. Staying well hydrated can help your condition improve, because the "waste management" control system in your body requires a lot of water to do its job. Without enough water, the body has difficulty removing some waste products efficiently.

Look for face washes which contain the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide. This is the key ingredient in some of the best face washes. use a 5-10% benzoyl peroxide of mild to moderate acne and 10% for severe.

Try smashing one tablet of aspirin in a small bowl, then adding lemon juice to the mixture. Aspirin is acete salicylic acid, chemically related to salicylic acid. Apply to the affected areas overnight. It boosts the healing process while reducing redness.

What are some good, at home remedies for acne?

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:22:07 +0000

I have very oily & acne proned skin & I was wondering if anyone knew of some at home remedies that really work?

Many people are now looking towards natural home remedies for acne, instead of off-the-shelf products to get rid of their acne problems. This is understandable since it is both convenient and economical to do so at home. Before we go straight into any home remedy for acne, let's take a look at some of the simple things to do to complement our acne home remedies.

Proper vitamin supplement intakes, lots of water and regular exercise will help to detoxify our bodies, and improve our skin condition. This will work hand in hand with the following cheap but effective home remedies for acne:

1. Did you know that your toothpaste can help to reduce the swelling of your pimples? Apply some before you sleep and you will see the immediate effect the next morning.

2. Mix lemon juice with rose water. One lemon with same proportion of rose water will do. Apply it on your face and rinse it only after 30 mins. Constantly doing so will not only get rid of acne and pimples, but it also has the effect of lightening the skin blemishes.

3. Use fresh mint juice to apply on your face.

4. Strawberry leaves can also help to reduce the pimple swelling.

5. Orange peel can also be used. Basically, you need to mash it or blend it, mix with some water to form a paste before applying on your problem area.

6. Mix turmeric powder with some mint juice before applying on the acne. Wash it off with clean, lukewarm water after about 30 mins.

7. Even cooking condiments such as vinegar and salt have their uses as home remedies for acne. Mix the two together, before rubbing the mix over the pimples. Leave it there for some 10 to 20 mins before removing with lukewarm water.

8. Make a paste with cucumber before using it as a facial mask. Leave the mask on for 30 mins daily. Doing this will prevent acne from breaking out.

9. If you can tolerate the smell of garlic on your face, then go ahead to apply some fresh garlic on the pimples. They will disappear after repeated applications.

10. Even the milk that you drink is useful as a home remedy for acne. Blend nutmeg with milk and you have a powerful paste to zap those pimples away.

While these have worked for many folks who tried them, it does not guarantee it will work for some people.

Any fast, at-home, acne remedies?

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:00:13 +0000

well I've tried most store brand acne treatments and have not gotten many satisfying results. I think I would like to try some at-home remedies. I have read some similar questions and most of them involve using witch hazel and thing of that sort, which I can't find anywhere where I live. I am 14 years old and have very oily skin. I would like to have my acne mostly cleared up before school starts on August 11 (p.s. thats 16 days i think)

first off, lay off the foods that will produce oily skin: caffeinated drinks, (also any kind of soda pop), sugar (it's in many processed foods), grease (fried foods), and excessive carbs. Secondly, witch hazel is in every drug store, so if you don't have a drug store nearby, I would be surprised. (Just ask the pharmacist or sales clerk for it. It's a clear liquid and does not sound as bad as its name!!). Lemons and cucumbers are nice to the pores. an oatmeal wash (oatmeal in a blender to a fine powder) is also very soothing. Acne is difficult to treat but remember: your skin's mantle, (the top layer of epidermis) is VERY SENSITIVE and you can bring more problems if you squeeze or invade the skin. Be gentle and kind, (no detergents!) and do not worry. DRINK LOTS of water, 4-5 tall glasses all day, and get plenty of sleep. It will disappear if you treat your skin with care. (also make sure your pillow case is very clean, as well as your hair. Grease from your hair can get onto your face as you sleep.)

Successful Acne home remedies?

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:40:07 +0000

I have pretty mild acne. Its not severe but pretty bad. plus i break out all the time. When I use products, its clears my skin for like two weeks, and then my skin stops responding to it. Proactive was to rough for my skin :/ so im wanting home remedies that you have made or uses that gave you successful results. tips too My acne is more red bumps between my eyebrows, and some on my cheek. Also the occasional zit with white center. If you have acne kinda like this, that would be helpful. 10 points best answer thanks.

hot steam from a shower in the morning it will probley work it did for me.dont forget to wash your face every day.drink water and try not to sweat when you sweat you will notice zits forming were the sweat was.

What are good home remedies to treat acne?

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 05:23:57 +0000

I've heard of using toothpaste, red wine vinegar, honey, benzyl peroxide, tea tree oil, and others. do these really work or will they make the acne worse? and is there any other home remedies i could try to clear up my breakout? please help!!!

Benzyl peroxide is the best. But first you need to--- well here. I looked up for a long time how to get rid of acne and i found this to be the best. here is the routine

1. Wash face with just water. Then pat dry. Barly touch your face when you do this!!!!

2.Then use salic acid (which absorbs)
What you should use for salic acid is a face wash, such as cleaisil daily face wash or their cleansing pads by clearsil. If you use the face wash leave it on from 1-5 minutes. If you use the pads then leave that on 2-5 minutes. Then for both wash off and pat dry and BARLY TOUCH YOUR FACE WHEN YOU DO THIS! Then wait a few more minutes. If you don't like those products just make sure the salic acide is 2%.

3. Every other day you should gently exfoliate, you can do this by Clean and Clear morning burst. Also leave on for a few minutes and pat dry, again Barly touch your face when you do this, and then wait about 2 minutes

4. Then you should put you benzyl on. Most products though use 10% benzyl peroxide. NOT GOOD!!!!!! 2.5% is the best. I use acnefree the terminator which is great and only has 2%. So just put that one your acne and then wait about 5 minutes

5. After that you MUST MOISTURIZE!!!! I think Aveno is great, if you don't want that though make sure u get non-codmegentic moisturizer, which means is does not clog pores, so be sure it says that!!!!!

Then your done! Also after washing your face sometimes you should mix honey and table sugar together. Then put that on your face for a few minutes. then wash that off. This gets rid of all the dead skin cells and can just make it seem like your glowing.

Hope this helped

prom is next saturday, and i need to get rid of some mild acne, what home remedies can i use?

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:41:07 +0000

I have just a little bit of ance on my face, chest and back that i would like to clear up, any home remedies out there that can clear it up a bit by next saturday?

okay so this is what my mom told me to do because for big events i stress out too and break out. So I hope you know what aloe is because your going to need the actual plant.

first what you do is pop the pimples, i know it hurts but the gunk has to come out other wise you'll scar with spots on your face. so what you do is:
***wash your hands before anything!***
1) pop the pimple
2) get alcohol on a cotton and clean the area [bacteria can get on the skin around it and spread]
3) you need to get an aloe plant and cut a corner of it, aloe is slimmy when you cut it but its got healing agents that will heal your acne fast. you put the slimmy part on the pimple or zit. It'lll feel gross but let it dry on your skin. leave it on for like 5 min and then wash the area your face and back. so if you need too take a shower.

*do this everyday until it goes away, it should only take like 3 days for it to completely disappear your acne.

-also to keep it away do some natural facials at home

*you'll need honey and a banana
1) get half a banana and smash it up into a paste with a fork
2) get a tablespoon of honey and mix it all together
*apply it to your face and in the end your face will feel sooo soft

Any home remedies for acne that work?

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:31:07 +0000

My pimples aren't big, they are small but the get really red. so even if they are small they are really noticeable. for some girls toothpaste works but for me it doesn't do anything. so any good home remedies for acne?

Acne Marks or Scars

Here is a simple tip that you can use to reduce your acne scars and pigmentation.

The Oil Cleansing Method
What you will need:
Warm Water
Cold Water
Clean Towels
Castor Oil
Olive Oil

The first thing you need to do is to wash your face gently to remove excess dirt and oils from the surface.

You will then need to warm a clean towel in warm water and apply it to your face for 3 minutes. Do the same thing with the cold water but this time for one minute.

Carry out both the warm water and cold water procedure about 3 times but always finish with cold and then pat dry with another clean towel.

Next mix a small amount of castor oil with a small amount of olive oil. A 50/50 ratio will do just fine. Apply the mixture to your skin and let it stay there for 30 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Pat dry with a clean towel and you are good to go.

how can i heal my acne scars fast naturally?

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:41:14 +0000

i heard lemon juice works but it stings a lot and ive noticed that whenever i eat citrus fruits i break out by my mouth, so i dont think it would be a good idea to slather something acidic on my face. but i heard honey does well in treating scars though?

Yes, both lemon juice and honey work great for getting rid of scars naturally. You can try this homemade face mask for acne it works great for getting rid of scars. It contains honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice (optional). The lemon juice is optional of course. Here's the link on how to make it. It works really good:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5639522_make-homemade-face-mask-acne.html

Any home remedies for fading acne scars?

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:31:07 +0000

Ok so I've had acne ever since 7th grade but I started having major acne in 9th grade on both of my cheeks. THe thing with my skin is that whenever I get acne it will leave a scar no matter what and the scar is red!!! I've gone to the dermatolagist and I take pills and use benzyl peroxide but I still continue to have acne. Do you guys have any home remedies to helpp acne?

Well i would suggest not taking benzyl peroxide unless u think ot helps...it just irritaates my skin more. then drink a lot of water(i know u think it wont help). If u pop the pimples they normally tend to leave spots...right after it is popped get papaya and cut a little piece off. Put lime on this and put on the pimple. If u dont pop ur pimples and they still leave scars use lime to fade the scars. And to get rid of acne drink water, exercise,exfoliate, and put you face over steaming water in a pot and put a towel over your head so the steam doesnt escape(then clean face and put cold water on it so that the pores dont stay big) Hope this helped!