TOP 10 HOME REMEDIES FOR ACNE

1. Gentle Cleansing.
Getting rid of stubborn pimples, blackheads and whiteheads starts with thorough but gentle cleansing. Try my recipe for Homemade Honey Face Wash. Dampen Skin with warm water and massage into face and neck. Rinse well and pat dry. Do this each morning and evening.

2. Toning.
Toning is an important step in proper skin care. It helps to remove any residue after cleansing and helps to restore the skin’s natural pH levels.

3. Healing Masks.
To Hydrate and heal the skin, masks should be applied a couple of times per week. Yogurt, Honey, Cinnamon, Essential oils and other ingredients help to hydrate skin and fight common cause of acne.

4. Exfoliate Regularly.
Clogged pores and dead skin contribute to acne. It is important to exfoliate properly to remove the buildup. Commercially available scrubs are ridden with chemicals that can further irritate skin.

5. Spot Treat.
Acne responds well to melaleuca, more commonly known as tea tree oil. It is used the world over as an antiseptic and to treat wounds. Like coconut oil, Honey and cultured milk product, it fights bacteria and fungi.

6. Fight Bacteria.
Holy basil and sweet basil essential oils have been found to fight acne caused by bacteria, according to a report published in the international journal of cosmetic sciences.

7. Moisturize.
Contrary to popular belief acne-prone skin still needs to be moisturized. Using topicals that focus on drying out the skin tricks the skin into producing more oil, thereby increasing the acne.

8. Take Probiotic Supplement.
Remember, fighting acne requires both external treatment and an internal treatment. Live probiotics support healthy digestion, immune system functioning and improves skin health by fighting acne.

9. Take Guggul.
For individuals suffering from the cystic form of acne, a controlled clinical trial has found that Guggul supplements ( also known as guggulsterone ) outperformed 500mg og tetracycline by a small margin.

10. Eat Healthy.
As part of the protocol to treat acne from the inside out, it is important eat foods that don’t cause blood sugar spikes that lead to the production of insulin. Focus on leafy green vegetables, berries and protein.