Saturday, November 12, 2011

A List Of 12 Natural Acne Treatments

By Ai Cano


Contrary to popular belief, acne can be combated without resorting to expensive medications and treatments. You may not notice the abundant supply of natural acne treatments that can be found on your own pantry. Just take a look around you and you will be amazed at how you can finally get rid of your acne breakouts without even spending too much of your monthly salary. This article will give you twelve of the most common natural acne treatments that you can use.

1 - Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented fresh apples. This by-product contains lots of bacteria-fighting minerals such as sodium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, copper, magnesium, sulfur, iron, fluorine, and silicon.

2 - Lemon Juice

Citric acid is the main component of lemon juice which is known as an exfoliating agent. Using lemon juice as a topical astringent can help remove those dead skin cells on your face.

3 - Fish Oil

Fish oil contains a hefty amount of omega-3 fatty acids that help boost your body's immune system.

4 - Egg Masks

Using the egg whites as a facial mask can help hydrate your skin in a soothing way. The egg yolk on the other hand, contains most of the nutrients that are good for your skin cells such as riboflavin, choline, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

5 - Epsom Salt Baths

Did you know that a deficiency in magnesium can cause acne breakouts? Don't worry because this can be replenished by Epsom salt. Bathing with this natural product will help get rid of unhealthy toxins on your body.

6 - Honey

Honey contains anti-inflammatory properties that help deeply cleanse the skin of surface bacteria that may be lingering. Using it as a topical application can help alleviate swelling, inflammation, and redness of the acne lesion.

7 - Sea Salt

Sodium and chloride are the 2 main ingredients of sea salt. Incorporating this in your diet will allow your body to absorb as much as 84 minerals and trace minerals in unprocessed sea salt.

8 - Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that helps in balancing your body's processes.

9 - Retinol

Retinol is a fat soluble antioxidant that is a vitamin a derivative. You can get retinol from eating vitamin A rich foods such as carrots, spinach, egg yolks, and lean proteins.

10 - Urine

Applying urine on your skin can help reduce the swelling of the acne. It contains antiseptic properties such as urea, salt, minerals, enzymes, and hormones.

11 - Bentonite Clay

Bentonite clay proved to be successful in inner cleansing way long during ancient times by purifying the body from toxins.

12 - Shea Butter

This product contains vegetable fats that are natural moisturizers.



Thanks for your time, hopefully you learned something from this article!

Ai




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