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Doing Things Right : Home Remedies For Acne

By Megan Keenan

There are many commercial products available to treat acne yet many if not most of them are simply not working well, cost too much or are full of chemicals that can be quite coarse on the body. These can consequently create harmful side effects.

Natural home remedies for acne have the advantage of providing good results over the long run, of costing very little and because they are natural substances that are easily assimilated by the body they do not create harmful side effects. Below you'll find 4 natural home remedies for acne that you can easily try and experience for yourself.

Body Nourishment Trough Flaxseeds : Seeds from the flax plant are packed with essential fatty acids that are needed by the body in order to function well. If it does not get enough of these good fats the body will set off the sebaceous glands to expand their production of sebum (or oil). The problem with this is that it can clog up the pores of the skin and make it acne-prone. This kind of imbalance is unfortunately common due to modern diets.

Flaxseeds are one of the best sources of these essential fatty acids and the good news is that they are easily obtainable and inexpensive. Grind them and keep them raw to make it possible for the body to put them to good use.

Dandelion Roots For Clean Blood : A clean blood stream can help to reduce the risks of acne by creating optimal health conditions. Clear skin is not something that happens in spite of an unhealthy body. Help your liver out by drinking a dandelion roots decoction 3 times a day. Gently boil the roots for 5 to 10 minutes and pour the mixture into a cup. Perform this treatment for 3 weeks and take a break before repeating the cure a few weeks later if necessary. If you eat unhealthily while you carry out this treatment it may end up doing little good.

Deeply Cleanse Your Skin With Clay : Clay is naturally found in the soil in most areas of the globe. When it is mixed with water it becomes a paste which can then be applied as a mask over the face or other infected areas of the body. Let the mask dry out completely before rinsing it abundantly. To prevent the skin from drying out excessively afterwards, apply the gel from an aloe vera plant or some other moisturizing agent over the same surface.

White clay will work well for the face while green clay (which is stronger) will be perfect for other body parts. Usually, clay masks are not used more than once or twice a week. It is a procedure that will draw out the toxins and excessive oil from the skin and even beyond it.

Tea Tree Oil For Bacteria Killing : Tea Tree Oil, which has a strong antibacterial content, is one of the most useful and popular home remedy to treat infections - including acne. Simply dilute the tea tree oil with another kind of oil or add a few drops to a neutral cream or gel before applying it directly on acne pimples and rashes. It provides a fairly quick relief and will help to combat an existing acne condition when it gets out of control.

These home remedies for acne are able to provide satisfying results for many people in the long run - particularly when they are being integrated to healthy lifestyles. They will not work so well with anyone maintaining poor health habits and equally poor diets. Because they are much more gentle than pharmaceutical products, these remedies will also work best as they are used for at least a few consecutive months. - 26706

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