Thursday, April 26, 2012

Clearing Up Your Skin The Naturally With Home Remedies

By Marsha Henway


The most well known skin problem people tend to have is acne breakouts! Typically a breakout will occur on your face at the worst of times but keep in mind acne can appear elsewhere on the body, such as the back. Clearing up acne can be a challenge. Most people tend to have the worst acne breakouts in their teen years but acne can afflict all ages. Perhaps you have heard of acne home remedies before? This article will cover some of the more popular home remedies for acne which actually work. Not all acne home remedies are effective for everyone. You might have to try a few various remedies to find the one which works best for your skin type. Acne breakouts won't stand a chance!

Acne products applied to the skin aren't the only type of acne cure. Diet plays a very large role in the overall health of the skin. To improve the look of your skin, eat a fresher, less processed diet. Load up on fresh fruits and vegetables to improve both your body and your skin. If you are used to eating a diet full of sweets, carbohydrates, fast foods, junk foods, and very little fruits and vegetables, you should think about switching over your diet to a more healthy skin friendly diet. If cutting out your favorite foods isn't possible then another way to clear up acne would be to go on a detox for at least two weeks. Be sure to drink plenty of water every day. In addition to drinking water, you may also drink unsweetened juices, and fiber rich foods. Green salads and greens are also a good choice. Simple changes in diet will have a huge impact on your skin's overall appearance.

Using tea tree oil to clear up acne is another method that works. Using tea tree oil to treat acne breakouts isn't a new home remedy, in fact this method has been used since the 1920's. Whenever using tea tree oil caution should be taken and you should dilute the tea tree oil. 5% tea tree oil and 95% water is a safe mix to use on the skin without irritation. Tea tree oil may also be combined with other skin care products you already own. There are skin care products available which already contain tea tree oil. Tea tree oil can be found at your nearest pharmacy, natural food stores, and perhaps your local vitamin store.

Honey is another home remedy for acne that works! Sure honey tastes great on biscuits but honey is also a powerful home remedy for clearing up acne. Honey has natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties which is why it's known for its healing properties. Honey which is rich in antioxidant's and enzymes, promotes healthy tissue re-growth. There are several ways you can use honey to clear up acne. One way would be to buy skin care products containing honey. Another way would be to spot treat breakouts by dabbing a bit of honey directly to the blemish. If you have a severe acne breakout, you may want to apply a honey mask. Treating acne with honey is a traditional home remedy which actually works to both cure current breakouts and prevent future breakouts.

To recap this article, home remedies for acne to work but not all remedies will work for everyone. Leading a healthy lifestyle is very important when treating acne blemishes. Eating fresh vegetables and fruits, drinking plenty of water, and getting enough sleep, will all help clear up skin. This article covered just a few of the many home remedies designed to clear up acne and prevent acne breakouts.




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