Alternative Acne Remedies – Five Tips For Healing Your Acne
Today I want to share 5 different acne treatment options with you. There are plenty of expensive acne treatments on the market today. Some work for a while, some don’t, but that’s not what this blog post is about. Instead I want to share some quite effective natural treatment options with you.
1) Watch What You Eat And Drink
I cannot stress enough how important it is to stay well hydrated. This one change alone will improve your skin and your well-being. It is also a good idea to watch your diet and determine what types of foods and drinks are aggravating your acne. Do your best to stay away from those.
2) The Power Of The Sun
Going outside and getting some sun on your face is another simple but effective strategy. Do your best to get out in the sun at least once a day for a few minutes. It will ensure your body can produce plenty of Vitamin D and will help keep your skin healthy.
3) Green Tea – The Ancient Elixir
Green tea has been shown to improve acne. The thinking is that the antioxidants and phytonutrients found in this ancient beverage contribute to the improvement. Try drinking a cup in the morning and one in the afternoon. Do not add any sweetener as this natural preservative will reduce some of the nutrients in the tea ineffective.
4) Tea Tree Oil And Aloe Vera
Mix a little of the oil and aloe gel in your hand and massage it on your face as part of your cleaning routine. Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties and the gel made from the aloe plant will reduce swelling and redness.
5) Vinegar And Baking Soda
These two pantry items may just be your strongest allies in the fight against acne. While you are suffering from an acne breakout, use vinegar like a toner a few times a day. This will do a great job to heal your acne outbreak . After your acne breakout is healed, apply a baking soda mask to your face, neck and shoulders. To make it just mix the soda with a bit of water. I usually let mine soak in for about 10 minutes before splashing water on my face until all the baking soda is removed. Feel free to use this paste once or twice a week. The baking soda will help restore the natural ph balance of your skin making it less likely for new outbreaks to occur.