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How to Eliminate Acne Scars and Eye Bags - The 2 Most Common Skin Disorders

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Eliminate Acne Scars and Eye Bags - The 2 Most Common Skin Disorders
Eliminate Acne Scars and Eye Bags - The 2 Most Common Skin Disorders

Methods or treatments that treat under eye dark circles and acne scars.

Very effective stuff, check it out!

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1
    Under Eye Dark Circles
     
    Under Eye Dark Circles

    Okay, I'm pretty sure everyone knows acne is the most common skin disorder. So common it’s said that there is no person walking on the face of this earth who hasn’t had at least one zit or pimple in their lifetime.

    Want to know the other skin disorder?

    UNDER EYE DARK CIRCLES or EYE BAGS

    Well, it’s true. The amounts of skin disorders are so great who would have thought under eye dark circles falls right behind acne as the 2nd most common skin disorder.

    Under eye dark circles affect nine out of ten people. Acne affects over 12 million Americans!

    How do we prevent, treat or eliminate these popular skin disorders? That’s easy, keep reading and you’ll find cheap, reliable and effective homemade remedies to diminish these common skin disorders.

  2. Step 2

    Let’s start with under eye dark circles:

    1) Eight hours of sleep is a must.

    2) Cover your eyelids with slices of raw potato or cucumber for 25-30 minutes. Then wash with warm water and apply a cream of choice.

    3) Don’t strain your eyes.

    4) Apply a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equivalent parts) on the dark circles 2 times a day.

    5) Apply compressed mint around the eye.

    6) Drink at least ten glasses of water each day.

    MORE HOME REMEDY TREATMENTS:

    7) Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10-15 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark area before going to bed.

    8) Eye puffiness: Elevate the head of your bed at night. This helps avoid fluids from accumulating around your eyes as you sleep. - Use vitamin E or olive oil for puffiness.

    9) Place chilled cucumber slices or damp tea bags over eyes for about 20-25 minutes. - Apply a cool tap water squeeze to the skin under your eyes for about 15 minutes How to better your vision:

    10) Dip cotton balls in rose water or cold water and stay under the eyes for 10 minutes.

    11) Eat vegetables and fruits wealthy in Vitamin A.

    12) Dip carrot leave in hot water and leave for a few minutes. Drink the liquid 3 times in a day before meals.

    These are the more popular homemade remedies that can help you with your under eye dark circles.

  3. Step 3
    Acne Scars
     
    Acne Scars

    Now, acne scars! Remember this skin condition is much more severe than eye bags. It’s medically proven to affect not only the appearance but the mental health of the individual.

    ACNE SCARS IS KNOWN AS THE “MENTAL ILLNESS CONDITION”

    HOME REMEDIES FOR YOUR ACNE SCARS:

    1) Water is considered to be the best natural method to treat the acne scars and heal them naturally. Water sheds the dead skin cells and makes the new skin to grow and hydrated. So, one should drink lots of water, consistently.

    2) Fruits and vegetables daily to reduce acne scars are also an effective method to fade those acne scars, but must be eaten on a daily basis to see results.

    3) Balanced and nutritious diet should be taken to heal the acne scars.
    As the body needs protein to rebuild the skin cells and heals the acne scars naturally. Eating a good diet contains the essential nutrients which fight against the infection and any type of disease. For instance, foods one should take in a diet: fish, soy beverages, chicken, tofu etc which are rich in protein.

    4) Lavender oil can also be applied on the acne scars. This oil is very gentle and contains regenerative characteristics. A paste of sandalwood and rose water can be applied on the acne scar, then wash it with cold water the next day.

    5) Ice cubes are popular in treating acne scars. They must be softly rubbed on the acne scars.

    6) Mix 1 tablespoon of sour cream (0% fat for oily face), 1 tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of grind oatmeal and 3-4 drops of lemon juice. Apply on face, leave for 10 minutes and wash off.

    Hopefully you found these methods helpful, however, be sure to talk to your physician before using any.

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soanyway said

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on 1/9/2009 Puffiness.... using anything with water or a water based eye cream will not help the puffiness I have found. I'm still looking, I like your idea of the almond oil, I think I will try this one! Thanks I have recom'd you!

biocutis said

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on 9/12/2008 Thank you Wesley...

Appreciate the shout out

The articles are going to keep coming!

WesleyJ said

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on 9/11/2008 to everyone with black circles..me too -_-.. 5 stars!

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