As a teenager, I used to suffer from acne and always tried to hide it under my hair. It did not help, but experiencing this skin problem made me very compationate for others that suffer from it. I always enjoy searching the web for different natural skin care tips for acne problems. Here is a new list of natural home remedies that will help improve your acne.
Acne has plagued mankind since the beginning of time. Long before science started making chemical acne treatments, people were finding natural ingredients in their own homes to help cure their breakouts.
One such method is to wash your face once in the morning and once at night with lukewarm salty water. Soap can dry out your face which will make the acne worse, but salts can help remove the oils without drying your skin. Many people swear by aloe vera juice, which can be squeezed out of an aloe plant or bought at a health store. Aloe can sooth your skin and help heal acne scars. Cucumber paste is also effective, as it helps to hydrate the skin. It should be left on the skin for 30 to 45 minutes, then washed off.
A lesser- known natural acne treatment is to rub a cut tomato on the skin, and leave the juice for 15 minutes. This can be effective in fighting blackheads by opening the pores, and is especially good for oily skin. You can also look to your spice rack for an effective treatment; mix nutmeg with milk to make a mask and apply it to the affected area.
Beside using these natural skin care tips for acne, you also need to make sure that you eliminate the causes of it. Stay away from all processed foods, especially sugar and hydrogenated oils. Drink enough water to eliminate toxins from your body and also supply it with all the necessary nutrients. Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables will help provide your body with all the vitamins and minerals needed to maintain health. You also need to add some good essential fatty acids to your diet. Best sources are nuts and seeds, organic eggs and wild fish.
