Acne Solutions That Work

Lemon is another old and effective acne cure that's been passed on from generations to generations. Lemon juice extract contains citric acid which is good in exfoliating the skin, by removing dead skin cells and allowing new cells to grow. Applying it directly on the skin leaves you with a clean and fresh feeling as it is said to flush out dirt from the pores. To use it topically, just wet a cottonball with a freshly squeezed lemon juice and dab it on your pimples. It might sting especially if the pimple is scarred. You can dilute it with water if pure lemon juice is too strong or stingy. Leave it on for a few minutes or even overnight, then rinse. You can also squeeze lemon juice in water and use this as a rinse after cleansing your face. A glass of fresh lemon juice daily is not only a cool refreshing drink but also a great detoxifier. It cleanses the liver of toxins, allowing to effectively process vitamins and minerals that our body needs.

Here's a homemade acne toner recipe from Bath and Both Recipes: Ingredients: 4 oz. Organic Witch Hazel (preferably infused with rose--available at health food stores) 10 drops Lavender essential oil 10 drops Tea Tree essential oil 10 drops Geranium essential oil 1 tsp. Organic Aloe Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a bottle (a 4 oz. plastic squirt bottle or glass bottle is preferred). Shake well before using. Clean your face first with an organic tea tree oil based cleanser. Apply the toner with a cotton ball

It seems after ProActiv came out with their acne treatment system , more similar products follow suit and are even pitching themselves as " better than ProActiv ". Either ProActiv was really effective or really popular, and they are banking on it to catch people's attention. One such anti-acne system is Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System . Neutrogena is a popular line of skincare products and the brand alone is enough advertisement already.  But the question is, is it really better? Most of us know that Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide are two of the top anti-acne active ingredients that are used to treat acne. Salicylic Acid declogs the pores, neutralizes the bacteria that causes acne and promotes skin peeling while Benzoyl Peroxide is an effective antibacterial compound that can zap pimples instantly. A lot of anti-acne products contain either one of the two, but rarely both. And that's the gap that Neutrogena's Advanced Soluti

Aloe is a succulent plant whose leaves contain numerous vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. It's popular for healing wounds and soothing sunburns. As a natural skincare ingredient, it can add moisture, eliminate free radicals that causes skin aging, kill bacteria and fade acne scars. You can use the leaves fresh by taking out the clear gel inside, extracting the juice and massaging it directly on your face. Just be sure to wash away the yellow-green sticky substance called aloin because it can irritate the skin and can produce unwanted side-effects. Or you can buy processed aloe vera juice and gel if you don't have a live aloe plant. Others also recommend drinking aloe vera juice or taking aloe vera capsules for overall good health. Personally, I don't like the taste of the aloe vera juice but you can mix it with you regular juice to somehow hide the bad taste. You can also apply aloe vera juice or gel on your scalp to promote hair growth, cleanse scalp bui

Here's another recipe from Charles Silverman N.D. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon French green clay powder  1 teaspoon honey or water 1 drop geranium oil  1 drop lavender oil 1 drop tea tree oil Instructions: Mix all the ingredients into a paste in your palm. Massage the paste into your skin until it feels clean. Rinse. Repeat if necessary.

This product does not boast of any active ingredients. No benzoyl peroxide, no salicylic acid, no sulfur. What it does is slough off dead skin cells and allows for skin regeneration to happen. Dead skin cells makes your skin look dull, clogs and makes your pores look bigger, which may lead to pimples when excess skin is trapped together with bacteria inside the pores. This DIY microdermabrasion kit allows new skin to surface. The key ingredients are the derma-crystals and a specially formulated serum that conditions, moisturizes and peels away dead skin cells to reveal a young-looking, evenly tone skin. It's more of a preventive product that makes sure that your pores stay clean and your skin stays clear. Now, isn't that what we all want? A lot of people re raving about this product. Read the reviews on OLAY Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel Kit to see if it's something that will work for you. Read more...

It has been said that honey inside sealed Egyptian jars have remained unspoiled for thousands of years. This is because honey absorbs moisture, living no room for mold and bacteria to thrive and it also has antimicrobial properties, which prevents it from spoiling. During the early times, honey has been used to treat infected wounds and heal burns. Ancient Egyptians also used it for embalming the dead. Today, medical experts are rediscovering the potent antibacterial and antiseptic properties of honey. For those who suffer from acne, the word "antibacterial" is also almost synonymous to "anti-acne" because acne are skin inflammations that are most often caused by the bacteria trapped in the skin. And honey, being a natural antibacteria that it is, can indeed help in clearing up one's face with acne. However, not all honeys are the same. Maybe you've heard or read honey being termed as raw, comb, crystallized, etc. What you would want to use on your fac

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder 1 teaspoon of virgin coconut oil. You can also use jojoba oil, olive oil or lavender oil. Instructions: Mix the two ingredients well to make a thick paste. Apply all over your face like a facial mask. If the mixture is not enough, adjust the ingredients following a 1:1 measurement ratio.

AcneFree Severe Acne Treatment System claims to be "significant better, faster and 4x more potent and powerful than ProActiv". Now that's saying a lot because as we all know, ProActiv is a popular OTC acne treatment, with celebrities and other famous people endorsing the product. To say that you can deliver better results than something as popular and well-advertised can put you in a very bad light if you don't match people's high expectations.  But it seems, this product is up for the challenge, boasting of maximum strength time-released 10% Benzoyl Peroxide and Retinol , a tried and tested formula that continuously (meaning 24/7) attacks the three levels of severe acne formation . These three (3) levels or stages are: Overproduction of an oily substance called sebum by the skin glands. Blockage of pore caused by the accumulation of dead skin cells. Skin bacteria attack, breaking down the sebum & cells within the pore, which leads to the inflammati

Virgin coconut oil is gaining popularity as one of the healthiest oil. It has many medicinal properties including antibacterial--good for killing bacteria that causes acne --and skin moisturizing--because it contains a lot of fatty acids. It also replenishes the skin's natural oils that were stripped off by harsh commercial skin products. Virgin coconut oil is not only good for the skin but a healthy, natural solution for problems in other parts of the body: hair and scalp, yeast infection, sun protection and even underarm deodorant. Other people also find that it helps in weight control, diabetes, thyroid problems, digestive problems and other viral infections. Truly a miracle oil. But be sure to use only virgin (or extra virgin), raw, unrefined and cold-pressed coconut oil to ensure it's effectiveness. It's also better if you can get the organic variety. The more natural, the better. And don't heat or microwave your virgin coconut oil as heat destroys it's