The most problematic skin problem in the Nigeria and many major countries nowadays is the stubborn Acne. Whether it is zits, blackheads, blemishes, whiteheads or pimples, these all are considered to be one as acne. Almost 40-50 million people become victim of this prone skin disease at one time. It is mostly visible on the face but can frequently occur on different parts of the body such as neck, back, chest, arms, buttocks and shoulders.
Acne
mostly affects during puberty and is not limited to any specific gender. Both
boys and girls can have it at any point of age. According to a research 8 out
of 10 preteens get this problem and it is growing in women who are in their
30’s, 40’s or 50’s. It even affects the newly born babies. Acne can affect any
race and culture. It is also connected to your family history like if any of
the parents had it; the child is more likely to have it as well.
The
main cause of acne can be too much stress, sleep deprivation, hectic lifestyle
and unhealthy eating habits consisting of too much of oily junk. There is no
definite cure for this skin problem other than consulting a dermatologist but
some of the effective tried and tested home remedies can surely help you out to
solve this annoying problem. Using some
of the natural ingredients lying in your kitchen cabinets or fridge will
minimize or prevent this problem. Let us see how well these tricks can work:
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OATMEAL:
Oatmeal
is one of the natural foods that are extremely beneficial in the treatment of
acne and its related problems. It is best to reduce blemishes, absorbs excess
oil and cleanses the skin stubborn pores. If used properly it can deeply
exfoliate your skin. Following is method to use oatmeal for acne treatment:
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Take some
cooked oatmeal and add a teaspoon of honey and a juice of lemon.
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Mix all the
ingredients well and gently rub it over your skin.
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Leave the
mask for about 30 minutes and then carefully clean it with lukewarm water.
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Repeat this
process once r twice a week.
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BAKING SODA:
Sodium
bicarbonate which is also known as baking soda works excellent for gently
exfoliating your skin and treating acne. It cleans the dead skin by unplugging
the pores. It also balances the pH level of the skin and also works as an
amazing antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent. All of these properties make it
an amazing skin cleanser.
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Take 2
tablespoon of baking soda and little rose water to form a paste.
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Gently rub
your face with this paste and keep it on until it is completely dry.
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Wash it with
lukewarm water and pat dry your face.
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You can also
add some honey and cinnamon powder for much better results.
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TOOTHPASTE:
Toothpaste
which we normally use for the cleaning of our teeth can be very affective on
the acne. It is best to clear up the acne and will give smooth texture to the
skin due to its fluoride content. It can
be one of the easiest home remedies of all times.
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Wash your
face properly and apply toothpaste on your acne using your finger tip.
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Keep it
overnight and wash your face the next morning.
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It will not
only dry your acne but will also cleanse your skin properly.
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Try this
remedy daily for some quick effective results.
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ORANGE PEEL:
Acne
can be very well treated if we use some orange peel. Being high in acetic acid
and vitamin C, orange has some amazing antioxidant properties that will let you
clean your skin thoroughly. Orange juice can also be use for the same purpose
along with orange peel. Let us see how we can use it to get the perfect skin:
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Peel off the
orange and keep these peels directly under sunlight.
o
Let it dry
completely and grind it to form powder.
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Take two
table spoons of this orange powder and mix it with some water.
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Form a paste
and apply it on your face.
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Let it dry
and wash your face with lukewarm water.
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You can also
add some honey for better results.
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ALOE VERA:
Anti-inflammatory
and soothing properties of aloe vera can treat your acne properly within a few days.
Aloe vera can also help you heal the painful scars caused by acne. Aloe vera is
easily available in the market and you can grow can comfortably in your back
yard or in a small pot. You just have to cut one leaf and use it for any
purpose.
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Take an aloe
vera leave and cut it half.
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Take one half
and rub the gel all over your face.
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Keep it for
30 minutes and then wash your face with water.
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Pat it dry
and apply a good moisturizer.
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Use this
method at least three times a week.
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Some of you
wonder, what causes
dark circles under eyes , don't worry as you can use aloe vera to reduce the dullness and puffiness
under your eyes.
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INDIAN LILAC:
Indian
lilac which is commonly known as neem is a very effective herb and is best used
for to cure many skin problems. It contains antimicrobial and antiseptic
properties that kill the annoying bacteria which causes acne. It also reduces
redness and skin breakout.
o
Take some
tender neem leaves and add a little water to form a paste.
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Also add
some turmeric in the paste and apply the face pack on the prone skin.
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Leave it for
20 minutes or until dry.
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Wash your
face with lukewarm water.
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Follow this
method at least twice a week.
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FENUGREEK:
Other
the cooking purpose fenugreek is also amazingly used for the treatment of
stubborn acne due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic
properties. You just need it properly using the right method. Let us see how we
can use it more effectively.
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Grind some
fresh fenugreek leaves and water to form a paste.
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Apply this
amazing herbal paste on the affected area.
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Leave it to
dry completely and then wash your face.
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You will see
the results in just a few days.
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Instead of
fenugreek leaves you can also use its seeds to form a thick paste.
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Add in some
honey for better and effective results.
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Try out this
method two or three times a week to see some great results.
BIO : Emma Santiago is a Senior Writer
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HOME REMEDIES THAT HELP CURE STUBBORN ACNE
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ReplyDeleteWow! I just pray that these methods work oooooh! Lol
ReplyDeleteHighly informative... But hope those methods work oooo!..
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