subject: 3 Effective Natural Treatments For Acne [print this page] There are many reasons that people get acne and it can be difficult to get rid of it. Pimples seem to appear faster than they go away and they appear all over. Acne treatments can be found at the drugstore or can be prescribed by a dermatologist. Here are some natural treatments you can try at home.
Try using an exfoliant, which is something that you apply to your skin to help get rid of dead skin cells. Using an exfoliant daily will help clean out the oil and dead cell that get trapped in your pores leading to blackheads. Inflamed blackheads can turn into red pimples. So using an exfoliant can help to stop this problem from spreading. You can find these at a drugstore, but you can also make some effective and simple ones at home. Mix together oatmeal, molasses, and olive oil and apply it to your skin. If you keep your face clean between treatments, this can help to clear up your acne, though it make take a little time.
No matter what acne treatments you are using, it's important to keep the face as clean as possible.
Harsh chemicals that can contribute to the problem should be avoided along with washing your face regularly. Find soap that is unscented and is made with as few chemicals as possible. The harsh chemicals in makeup, cologne, and perfume can all cause bad reactions on your skin so use these products sparingly. You may want to avoid makeup entirely if you are having problems with acne. Keeping your skin as clean as possible, and not exposing it to potentially harmful chemicals can help to clear up your acne faster.
Consuming healthy fats is another way to treat acne. Acne is a kind of inflammation and healthy fats like fish oil are great methods for counteracting that. Almonds, avocados, cashews, olive oil and walnuts are all examples of foods that contain healthy Omega fats. All the same, it is important to stay away from unhealthy fats like trans fats which are most commonly contained in hydrogenated oil and junk food. The kinds of fats that you eat can really help or hurt your skin and eating only the healthy fats can be a great way to naturally cure your acne.
It's true that acne is annoying but you don't have to let it distress you too much. It's something many people go through, even as adults, and there are ways to treat it. Try these acne treatments to see if they will help you overcome this skin problem.
