Acne Solutions That Work

This is what people is saying about Clarisonic Plus System & Spot Therapy Kit For Face and Body : "The Clarisonic Plus utilizes the same technology as the Sonicare toothbrush. It uses vibration to penetrate the surface level of the skin and provide a more thorough cleansing than with soap and water alone. I've used this system for 2+ weeks and noticed a difference in the texture and softness of my skin immediately. After 3 days, I saw a visible difference in the size of my pores and my skin has a glow that wasn't previously there...One benefit is that your skin care products will last longer if you are using the Clarisonic Plus. I find that I am using less cleanser, moisturizer, etc because my skin is cleaner and has fewer layers of dead skin cells so products are absorbed into the skin much better than before. For example, I apply a mask each week of bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar that normally warms and tightens as it dries on the skin. After using the Cla

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.