Friday, January 11, 2013

There Are Many Herbal Acne Treatments That Work

By Vernell Hunter


If you have ever wondered about herbal acne treatments that work, you can try a few out with things you may have around in your kitchen. While there are people who will laugh at the idea, there is nothing that will hurt you if you are willing to give it a try. You will be the one laughing when your skin is clear and looks great.

A quick face wash can be made by pouring boiling water into a cup that has some water cress leaves in it. After allowing it to sit for about 15 minutes, remove the leaves and let the remaining water cool down until it doesn't burn your finger. Use a clean wash cloth and dip it into the cup and wash your face with it.

If you can't find any water cress and would like something even simpler, put a tablespoon of lemon juice in some warm water and use that instead. You don't have to wash your face first, any soap would only coat your skin anyway. If you have open sores, you may want to look harder for the water cress, it won't sting as much.

For a steaming facial, put a handful of chamomile flowers into a pan of boiling water and allow it to cool just a bit. Place the pan on the table and hold your face over it. You can hold a towel over your head and the pan to allow the steam to get to your face better. When you can feel the pores opening, wipe with a cool, clean face cloth.

A very good antiseptic that can be found in most kitchens is honey. You can put it on any pimples in the evening and let it sit until morning. It will work into the pores and kill off the pimple-causing bacteria. Don't spread it on too think or you might not be able to get off your pillow in the morning.

If you have a store that sells herbs in your area, buy some powdered red clay or bentonite powder. Mix it with apple cider vinegar to form a thick paste and use it as a facial mask. Allow it to dry completely before washing off. It will pull the impurities out through your pores and allow your acne to clear.

You can start you day with an oatmeal scrub. Grind some oatmeal in a food processor and mix in some tea tree oil and chamomile tea. Use it as you would any facial scrub. Once you rinse it off, wipe your face with witch hazel as a toner. Your skin will feel smooth and very clean.

Using herbal acne treatments that work can make your skin blemish free when used regularly. These products will not dry your skin out or make it all blotchy. While the redness of inflamed pimples will be gone after the first use, you will see them disappear in under two weeks. Your skin will not only look better, it will be healthier.




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