How to Get Rid of Acne Quickly and Naturally
Many all-natural dietary supplements, lotions and herbal products claim to treat acne, but scientific proof is lacking. Before trying out a natural treatment, take some common-sense steps: Get into a routine of cleansing your face in the morning and at night, eat a balanced diet, drink eight glasses of water daily to stay hydrated and avoid hand contact with your face. Does this Spark an idea?
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Lather your face with a natural soap -- one free of chemicals and artificial perfumes. Lather and rinse, never scrub.
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Mix about 3 tbsp. of baking soda and a little water into your hand to form a paste. Apply the baking soda paste to your skin and massage it onto your face using circular motions. Do this for about one to two minutes and rinse with clean water.
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Dry your face off on a clean towel, being careful not to rub your skin too hard. There will be no need to moisturize your skin because your skin's natural oils will begin to balance out and will heal back to their natural state provided you do not use chemical products on your face.
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Try other remedies to exfoliate and heal your skin. Cook up some oatmeal and allow it to cool. Lather it onto your skin to create a facial mask. Let it dry for about 20 minutes and then rinse it off with some warm water.
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Look for lotions containing 5 percent tea tree oil. Dr. Lawrence E. Gibson writes on the Mayo Clinic website that studies have shown this type of topical substance may work as well as benzoyl peroxide. Getting more zinc in your diet may also reduce the incidence of acne.
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Comments
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cheerchicknikki
Aug 06, 2008
that's a cool thing to try...your article says that it will help get rid of acne SUPER FAST...but how long exactly does that take? -
Zaharaa
Jul 21, 2008
Thanks I'll try that method today.
