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Get rid of acne naturally

There are many causes of acne and these can include having a weak immune system, eating foods that are high in fat or sugar, or even having a liver that doesn’t function properly. However there are numerous techniques that can help you get rid of acne naturally. Whether you use a natural treatment for your acne or not it is vitally important that you wash your face or the affected areas regularly. You should always use a mild soap on the affected area which will ensure that the pores do not become clogged. In order to achieve the best results it is recommended that you clean your face or the affected area at least twice a day.

One the most important factors to help you get the acne naturally is to ensure that you consume a large amount of water. We already know that the body cannot survive without water, and water is indeed a natural remedy for various conditions. This will help to flush any harmful toxins out of your body. It is recommended that you should drink at least 8 to 10 eight ounce glasses of water every day as an absolute minimum. For the best results you should aim to drink between 80-100 ounces of water per day.

Fruit juices contain a large amount of vitamins A and E and are also a great natural remedy for acne. You will find that these juices are very good for your skin and can help to clear up those blemishes fairly quickly. Some of the best juices that have high levels of natural antioxidants are cranberry juice and grape juice. If you wish you can actually make your own juices. One of the most popular is by mixing half a honeydew melon with a bunch of watercress. This mixture will contain a high level of vitamins A, folic acid and chlorine. Some people also choose to juice pieces of watermelon with some beets. This will give you an extremely healthy drink that is high in beta carotene. Should you wish to make a drink that is both high in beta carotene and antioxidants, one of the best methods is to blend together carrots and fresh spinach.

In order to get rid of acne naturally it is particularly important to increase the number of fruits in your diet. Once again you should aim for fruits that are high in vitamin A and these include papaya and apricots. It is equally important to eat foods that are high in zinc, folic acid, selenium, chromium and vitamin E. Some examples of these foods include sweet potatoes, cereals that are made from wheat grain, nuts and liver. For those of you who suffer from chronic or an extremely serious case of acne, you may wish to try flaxseed oil. This is known as a great natural acne treatment and should be taken on a daily basis for up to 2 weeks.

Another great natural remedy for acne is lemon juice. Due to the high levels of folic acid found in lemon juice it can actually help to dry the acne up. You have the choice of applying this topically and you may even drink it mixed with water. As we are well aware, lemon juice is one of the easiest ingredients to get your hands on. It is equally important to ensure that you eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of calcium and protein. Both these things are well known to improve your skin and indeed boost your immune system. You should never merely restrict yourself to eating just fruit and vegetables.

You can also look to make certain facemasks that can be applied as natural acne spot treatments. These can include:

• A tea tree essential oil sculpture mask – This merely requires you to add two drops of tea tree essential oil to sculpture or green clay. You should apply this directly onto the spots and then wash off after 10 to 20 minutes.
• A lemon and turmeric mask – you should add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to the juice of half a lemon and then apply the mixture to your face. You may find that the lemon juice stings a little however it does work wonderfully well. Vitamin C will produce naturally brighter skin and can also help to fade scars. Turmeric is high in antioxidants and can actually speed up the wound healing process.
• Honey and oatmeal scrub/mask – Honey is well-known for its antibacterial, anti-viral and moisturizing qualities. Oatmeal on the other hand is an extremely effective, but gentle, exfoliating agent and will allow you to remove dead skin cells with ease. You should mix a teaspoon of honey with a handful of oats. Apply this mixture to the affected areas of skin and leave for 10 minutes. After this time wash off with warm water.

Last updated on May 3rd, 2011 and filed under Skin Care. Both comments and pings are currently closed.