Acne Articles

If you have been plagued with acne since the dawn of time, you may need to re-consider natural acne cures. Not everyone will develop this malady, but for some it appears at the onset of puberty and remains, seemingly forever. Everyone remembers their first pimple and the panic that set in. It always seemed to appear right before the big dance or a first date. Stress does play a part, but there is more to it. Read on to discover natural acne cures that will work to clear your skin once and for all.

Safe, Effective, and far more economical than over the counter, natural acne cures are the only way to get and maintain clear, smooth skin. And where do you find them? You probably have some sitting in your cupboard right now.

Aloe Vera And Lavender

If you own one of these plants, it is there for more than looks or a burn remedy. You can create your own skin astringent from this plant, or simple cleanse your face with witch hazel and the rub some aloe on over it. Quite soothing and effective as well as natural acne cures.

Lavender is another common herb used as a facial astringent. You can also make  a night cream from it. Used in conjunction with chamomile it is quite effective for getting a restful sleep, which is important to skin health.

Cleanse From The Inside

What you put into your body will have a great impact on your skin. Skip the junk food, limit your red meat consumption and avoid sugar laden soft drinks. Your skin could be telling you it has had enough of the toxic substances being introduced. This is another aspect of natural acne cures.

Hormones play a role for females in stubborn acne. Try some natural remedies for hormone replacement if you are reaching the age of menopause. Black Cohosh is one herb used to reduce the symptoms of menopause.

Exercise

Get adequate exercise, which has been proven to reduce stress levels.

Makeup

Do you really need to wear a film of makeup on your skin? This often aggravates acne. Look into dry mineral powder makeup. It is light and will not clog your pores. Or better yet, don’t wear any. Your skin needs to breath.

Hands Off The face

Avoid touching your face. We all do it, without even realizing it. This spreads bacteria, even with freshly cleansed hands. It can be a hard habit to break, but the simplest form of natural acne cures you can find. We will rest our chin on a hand, brush the hair away from our face, scratch a little itch on the nose, or rub beneath the eye.

Keep Your Hands Clean

Yes, this is another simple way to avoid spreading not only bacteria to the face but to avoid illness as well. Carry hand cleanser and use it whenever you have touched an area lots of other people have touched, such as door knobs or elevator buttons. Simple, yet effective way of avoiding germs and bacteria.

Visit Your Natural Food Store

You can find wonderful botanical skin cleansers and lotions as well as organic herbs from these places. Add some of these products to your natural acne Cures. Your health can improve as well.

copyright by Stefanie Avon

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