Monday, October 6, 2008

Are Acne Home Remedies The Way To Go?

By David T. Johnson

Acne home remedies is definitely the number one preferred method to get rid of zits. Few people realize that skin acne is probably the the most common skin diseases of all time. As a result, historically, the search for ways to effectively remove or cure acne has been a very high priority. Fortunately there a new and improved acne home remedies that really does very well when it comes to effectively treating acne. And you will be pleased to discover that several of the home remedies will work amazingly fast making your acne nightmares turn into a dream come true!

Most people think of pimples and teenagers, but the truth is skin acne does not only happen to teenagers. A zit attack can occur no matter what age you are. So regardless of your age acne can and will appear all over your body. Most people are mainly concerned with their face, but these home acne remedies work all over your body.

TV commercials would have you seek the celebrity endorsed over the counter remedies, but truth is you can get as good or better results and send your blackheads running away with proven home remedies at a fraction of the cost. Plus, you do not have to worry about the wicked side effects of those ineffective chemical based, non-green friendly acne solutions. Natural ways to remove acne and even help with acne scars not only cost less, but as mentioned before they are earth friendly.

I mentioned that there are a number of natural cures for your acne problems. But no one cure is best for everybody. In other words you will get good results with some and then you may find one that really suits you best and then you settle in on that home remedy. The bottom line is you have to try them all and see how your skin responds and then try stronger or weaker solutions until you settle on your home remedy.

There are a several reasons why one natural cure may work for one person and not another. The acidic base as well as the amount of oil in your skin could cause one natural home acne cure to respond better than another. So it is hit and miss for a while and this is normal. You may even find that a combination of the home remedies gets you best results so feel free to mix and match until your zits are a thing of the past.

And, the great thing about these home remedies is that it is all natural. Because of this fact, you can be relatively certain that you will not experience any unwanted side effects that you will normally do on some synthetic acne removal products. But you still should apply a small amount to you skin at first to make sure you are not allergic to the homeopathic methods.

Acne Home Remedy Number One: An Oatmeal mask. This is a quick and easy to make acne cure that has been used for decades. Here is all you do. Pour oatmeal into a small bowl and add some water that is warm enough to mix with the oatmeal and make a paste. Do NOT apply hot oatmeal to your skin as this will cause severe burns. Apply the warm paste to your blackheads or pimples and wait for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. You will feel the oatmeal tightening as it dries. This is normal. Do this acne treatment daily until you get the desired results and 2 or 3 times a week as an acne prevention and control program.

And here is a little extra secret to make this even more effective. Make sure the oatmeal is warm, but not hot, and this seems to make this pimple acne remedy work even better. And, as an added bonus, eating oatmeal without sugar is great for your acne diet too!

Here is another great home cure for skin acne. It is called orange peel paste. All you need to do is grind the orange peel and mix it with water. But not too much water because you want it to have a paste texture. After that, you will need to apply the paste on the affected area for at least 30 minutes. Then, wash off the paste with lukewarm water. For most people, the vitamins and minerals found in the orange peel works wonders on the skin and on acne. But take care when applying around the eyes because the citric can cause a burning irritation.

This next remedy will not only work well to remove zits, but it will keep all of the vampires away too!If you can tolerate the smell of garlic and you don't have any plans on going out any time soon, then applying a garlic paste on the affected area will work wonders for you as well. Just make a garlic paste and apply it on the affected area for 30 minutes. You'd definitely be amazed on how effective this home remedy is and you will be glad to know that this treatment is one of the most effective means of removing acne. And since I am a father of a teenage daughter this is the mandatory treatment for my daughter just before she goes out for a date! (Smile)

And my final home remedy for your acne is a calming an soothing skin remedy. You can apply this acne solution to your skin, and then drink a cup of it, and have a restful nights sleep. I am talking about chamomile tea. It is wonderful for cleaning your face in the morning and just before you go to bed. The natural compounds in this herbal tea calms you so you can have a great night of sleep and it calms and clears your skin by making pimples disappear and stay away.

I truly hope you'll find your skin care solutions in these all natural home remedies for your zit crisis and remember these acne cures may need some time to work so do not give up on fixing your pimple problems too soon because you deserve the confidence and fun you'll have when your skin is beautiful and clear. - 15438

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