If you are like me you suffered the woes of acne all through the teen years only to break out from time to time post adulthood. When will it end? Since one of the main factors of acne is hereditary and my mom still has the occasional blemish, it will be a while.
I have tried EVERYTHING out there for acne prone skin! But did you know there are natural ways to battle the blemish and it wont cost your more than a trip to the grocery store.
- Apple Cider Vinegar. Guess I should have believed my mom when I was younger, but I chopped it up to a “mom myth.” Vinegar can kill off acne causing bacteria, balance your pH and absorb extra oil on your skin.
- Baking Soda. This makes a great, inexpensive scrub that can remove dead skin (which leads to clog pores). Add a small amount of baking soda to water to form a paste. Gently massage for 10-15 seconds, then rinse and pat dry.
- Tea Tree Oil. This is by far my favorite all natural acne treatment. You can apply tea tree directly onto the acne spot to kill bacteria or dilute with another oil, such as jojoba, to use it as an astringent. Be sure to dilute the oil if you are not applying it directly to a blemish.
- Aloe Vera. Last but not least, aloe vera is great for sunburn treatment but can also aid in acne treatment. It is known to prevent scaring, fade marks and help heal those trademark acne spots.
Got a great all-natural acne tip? Let me know…………….
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