The Best Cure For Acne Need Not Be Harsh And Expensive

By Thomas FIsher



Some people suffering from acne will never hesitate to subscribe to over the counter treatments. But, sadly, they're not the best cure for acne around. Not only are they expensive, but they can even aggravate your problem. Some of these treatments contain harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin. With an irritated skin, flare-ups may only get worsen.

There are natural means of dealing with this skin problem. They are inexpensive, and produce no side effects as their pharmaceutical counterparts. You really don't have to go out now just to purchase them. Some of them could be sitting in your kitchen all this time.

Begin with watching what you're putting in your mouth. Try to steer clear of fatty and greasy foods. Also, skip putting refined sugar in your favorite beverage. Focus on foods that are naturally rich in zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. Chicken, yogurt, beans and nuts are some great sources of zinc. For your omega-3 fatty acids dose, have lots of fish and oils like vegetable and flaxseed ones.

Making your own facial mask from things found in the kitchen is really easy. And they're effective too. Crack an egg, remove the yolk and beat the remaining white. Apply on your face, let stay for at least 15 minutes, then rinse with water. Oatmeal is great for exfoliating the skin and absorbing excess sebum. Cook plain oatmeal the usual way. Once thoroughly cooled, massage it onto affected skin, and let stay for some minutes before rinsing.

In a blender, mix clean orange peels with a little water. Apply the paste as a mask to dry up acne quickly, and mildly exfoliate the skin. Aloe vera provides lots of benefits to skin problems, from mild burns, to acne. Break off a leaf and simply apply the thick juice on the affected areas of the skin. You can just let it stay there just like that, or rinse off after a few minutes if you need to get out of the house.

Astringents often sting and make your face red all over. However, there are great all-natural alternatives for those. Apple cider vinegar, or any plain vinegar, is a great substitute. So is lemon or lime juice. You can steep a bag of green tea in a cup of hot water, let cool and apply with a cotton ball.

Obviously, the best cure for acne doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, some pricey treatments for the problem make use of all-natural ingredients too. But still they contain some chemicals in them. That's why sometimes it's much better to simply create your own. They're inexpensive, milder on your skin, and effective. - 30414

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