Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Bad Skin Solutions : Home Remedies For Acne

By Megan Keenan

There exist a good number of popular acne treatment products on the market but most of them are either ineffective, too expensive or too chemically harsh on the body. They also often end up creating potentially damaging side effects.

Natural home remedies for acne, on the other hand, are able to provide stable results over time while costing next to nothing and are easily taken in by the body (thus incorporating little risks for damaging side effects). Here are a few simple home remedies that can be easily tried and experienced with by anyone suffering from acne.

Body Nourishment Trough Flaxseeds : Seeds from the flax plant are packed with essential fatty acids that are needed by the body in order to function well. If it does not get enough of these good fats the body will set off the sebaceous glands to expand their production of sebum (or oil). The problem with this is that it can clog up the pores of the skin and make it acne-prone. This kind of imbalance is unfortunately common due to modern diets.

Flaxseeds are one of the best sources of these essential fatty acids and the good news is that they are easily obtainable and inexpensive. Grind them and keep them raw to make it possible for the body to put them to good use.

Cleanse Your Blood With Dandelion Roots : Optimal health conditions and clean blood will reduce the risks of getting acne. Achieving healthy skin is not something that can happen easily if your body is not healthy and your blood full of toxins. Your liver works hard to purify your blood and you can give it an extra boost by drinking a decoction of dandelion roots 2 to 3 times every day. Simply boil the roots at low temperature for 7 or 8 minutes before letting the blend cool down and drinking it. This is a cure that you can perform for 21 days every few months. Eat as healthily as possible during this time to achieve maximum benefits.

Remove Impurities With Clay : Clay is commonly found in the soil over most of the globe. As it is mixed with small amounts of water it transforms into a paste which can then be applied on the face or other body parts as a mask. Let it dry out entirely before rinsing it lavishly. Because it can dry out the skin somewhat it may be a good idea to apply aloe vera gel on the same area after you execute this treatment.

It is best to be using white clay on the face and green clay for other less sensitive body parts. Clay masks should not be applied more than once or twice every week. It is a treatment that will draw toxins and excessive oil out of the skin and nourish it with a multitude of nutrients.

Destroy Bacteria With Tea Tree Oil : Tea Tree Oil is probably one of the most helpful and widely used home remedy when it comes to treating infections and various skin disorders. This is due to it being a powerful antibacterial substance. To use it safely on acne pimples and lesions, you need to dilute the tea tree oil with another oil (go for olive) or you can also put a few drops of it in a neutral gel or cream. The relief it provides is relatively quick and can make a big difference when acne becomes a little bit too intense.

These home remedies for acne are able to provide satisfying results for many people in the long run - particularly when they are being integrated to healthy lifestyles. They will not work so well with anyone maintaining poor health habits and equally poor diets. Because they are much more gentle than pharmaceutical products, these remedies will also work best as they are used for at least a few consecutive months.

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