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Dementia and Your Loved One
3 Natural Acne Treatments
Vickie Armstrong
Acne is a problem for adolescents and adults alike. Fortunately, because acne plagues the lives of so many people, there are a variety of acne treatments out there. When it comes to acne treatments, there are a lot of prescription and over-the-counter creams and pills you can use to fight your blemishes. While they work well for many people, creams and ointments also include a wide range of chemicals, and oral medications have many unpleasant side effects attached to them. For those who do not want to deal with side effects or harsh chemicals, the natural acne treatment route is a good way to go. Listed below are three natural acne treatments that are just as effective, if not better, than prescription and over-the-counter remedies.
1. Tea Tree Oil:
Tea tree oil is a very common skin care product that unblocks pores and has antibacterial properties; it has also been shown to be as effective as benzoyl peroxide (a common ingredient in many acne creams and gels). Just make sure that you dilute it first! Tea tree oil by itself can be too harsh on skin, so create a solution of one part tea tree oil and nine parts water, then apply that solution gently to your skin after washing.
2. Baking Soda:
Baking soda has a multitude of uses. Not only does it exfoliate the skin and dry up excess oil, but it also fights off fungus and works as an antiseptic. Either use it by creating a face mask made of equal parts baking soda and water, or make a face scrub by mixing 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1/8 cup water. Both options will rejuvenate your skin and leave it feeling cleaner and smoother.
3. Acupuncture:
This last treatment might seem a bit extreme, but acupuncture (the act of placing hair-thin needles into specific points in the skin) is very effective in treating hormone imbalances, which have been known to be the culprit behind many people's acne. Acupuncture reduces inflammation and improves the health of the whole body. When combined with herbal medicine, it has been known to be even more effective.
Persistent acne is not only painful and unsightly, it can cause a variety of psychological problems for sufferers as well, from low self esteem to depression. Nobody should have to suffer with acne with the plethora of treatments available today. Give these three natural remedies a try and start seeing results today, without resorting to using strange chemicals or dealing with dangerous side effects.
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