How to Naturally Fight Acne for African Americans
Acne can develop for various reasons. Puberty, pregnancy, hormone changes or allergic reactions can trigger acne breakouts. Natural remedies have been used for centuries to treat acne. These remedies have been proven to be effective in treating and preventing future breakouts. Although acne affects people of all skin types, because African American skin typically has a high level of melanin, it is more prone to acne. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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How to Naturally Fight Acne for African Americans
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Wash and dry your hands to avoid bacteria from coming in contact with your skin. Wash one lemon and carefully slice it in half. Use your hands or a lemon squeezer to squeeze the lemon juice into a container. Add 3 tsp. of baking soda to the lemon juice and stir it around with your fingers until combined.
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Use your fingertips to take the lemon juice and baking soda from the container. Gently use your fingertips to massage it in a circular motion onto the breakout area. Treating African American acne is more challenging due the pigmentation of the skin, but this solution effectively cleanses the bacteria, dead skin cells, oil and dirt from the pores.
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Leave the lemon juice and baking soda mixture on your face for 15 to 20 minutes. Use warm water to gently scrub away the solution from your face. The warm water will help to cleanse away oils and dirt that causes the pores to be blocked.
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Rinse the face with cool water to close up the pores. You will notice that your skin instantly feel softer and the pores are less noticeable. Pat dry your face with a towel. To heal the acne and eliminate future ones, repeat the above steps at least three times a week.
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Tips & Warnings
Wash face towels in warm water and peroxide to get rid of bacteria.
This acne remedy may not work for everyone. If the acne persists, seek the advise of a dermatologist.
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