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Acne is a skin disorder that generally starts affecting individuals in adolescence, however this condition can also affect adults as well. This skin disorder is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands. The inflammation leads to clogged pores thus resulting in pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and so on. They are typically prevalent on the face but can also seen on the neck, back, upper arms, and chest and in severe cases, cysts and nodules can form resulting in scarring. There are so many acne cures on the market today, but many of them use harsh chemicals, are too expensive, and sometimes don't even work. Natural acne cures are a growing trend and have the ability to heal and prevent acne that's disrupting your life.
There are a wide variety of products available both natural and medicated, and both should be discussed with your doctor before starting, especially if you are pregnant or have certain health issues. With that being said, you should probably start with the natural acne cure in yourself-lifestyle changes. You should be drinking plenty of water every day. Avoid certain beverages such as sodas, milk, sports drinks, etc. just drink straight up water. Other changes you can make; decreasing stress in your life, avoid eating greasy foods, exercise daily, and get plenty of rest. Your body craves all of these daily activities and have been shown to be beneficial to your skin. If you are still suffering form acne after these changes then there are other natural acne cures for you to try.
One natural acne cure to try is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a very effective remedy for Acne because it contains bacteria-fighting substances. With bacteria contributing to Acne, this natural cure aids in killing these resulting in clearer complexion. Another cure to try; oatmeal. Add 1/4 cup of honey to prepared plain oatmeal, let cool slightly, then apply to face and let sit for 10-20 minutes before washing off. Oatmeal absorbs oil and exfoliates skin, while the honey tones the skin and serves as a natural antibacterial. To possibly get rid of your acne for good, try the following; prepare a paste of 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. You need to apply it to your acne before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks to increase your chance of permanently clearing the acne. Another inexpensive method, try applying coconut oil before bedtime. This can help prevent breakouts and promote healthier skin. Vinegar, Lemon Juice and Aloe are also natural acne remedies. The vinegar and lemon juice will help to clean your pours, while the aloe works to heal skin damage. And as weird as this may sound, try a raw egg. Beat a raw egg in a bowl and apply to face, leaving it on until it hardens(about a half an hour) and remove. Eggs are packed with many vitamins, zinc, and protein which all help with acne.
There are so many sources to cure and/or treat acne and are most of the time inexpensive. You don't have to use harsh chemicals that can wind up doing more damage than good when there are natural cures available. Start trying some today and you could wake up to clear and smooth skin.
