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The Funny Thing About Home Remedies for Acne

Dec 012011

Sometimes I just have to laugh about how people (including myself) approach the acne problem. Basically, the general approach is to look for some sort of magic solution that will solve the problem. We want a pill or a cream or a home remedy that will solve our acne woes without having to make any sort of lifestyle change. It’s comical really.

Here’s your magic bullet if you want to control your acne problem: Change Your Bad HABITS!!

This site has some of the best home remedies for acne that will ever be found anywhere, but you will only receive minimal gains from them unless you change those habits that lead to acne formation within your life. Yes, it’s true that some natural remedies for acne work better than others depending on the type of acne and your skin type. You might have to experiment with a couple different acne home remedies before you find one that works for you. However, you will never know which one works until you do all the other things right.

So what are these bad habits that you need to drop?

Well, I can’t tell you all of the bad habits out there, but I can tell you a few new habits that you probably need to develop: (1) Eat healthy, (2) exercise regularly, (3) don’t sleep on your face, (4) get enough sleep, (5) wash your hands regularly, (6) manage your stress, and (7) use your home remedy for acne on a consistent basis.

Washing your hands regularly helps.

I honestly can’t say enough about eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. There is a show in the United States called the Biggest Loser. The contestants on this show are extremely overweight. They get taken to a secluded place where they are forced to exercise regularly, eat healthy, and get enough sleep. Guess what happens? They lose tons of weight. Guess what else happens (even though the show is not about this)? Their skin starts looking a hundred times better. Their skin, especially the skin on their face, goes from looking very sickly to looking fresh and vibrant. Even if you don’t need to drop some weight, doing these simple things will help get your skin healthier (thus helping your acne problem). Exercising regularly might be one of the best natural remedies for acne available.

Sleeping on your face can cause some serious acne problems. This is a habit that most people who suffer from acne don’t think about. If you usually sleep on your stomach, try sleeping on your side, or on your back. In any situation wash your pillow case frequently.

Once you are doing all these small things that attribute to good health, then you can start worrying about which of the many home remedies for acne you should be using. If you are trying home remedies (or any acne treatment for that matter) and you aren’t practicing the other good habits listed above then you will have no idea if the treatment or remedy is working or not. The remedy might be doing its part, but it could be all that bad food you ate that is the problem. Or it could be that you never exercise, or that you are touching your face with dirty hands all day.

Once you have some good habits formed, then start applying home remedies for acne on a consistent basis. Consistency is the key. With good habits and good remedies, your acne shouldn’t be a problem for long.

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The Best Home Remedies for Acne

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Feb 102011

Have you ever been bullied as a kid (or as an adult) because you have acne? Don’t worry, because if you have been, you are not alone. Millions of people all over the world suffer from acne. Just like you, they also eat, sleep, and

breathe to have clear skin. The problem is, going to a dermatologist to treat your acne is not going to be cheap; you can spend thousands of dollars before you come close to saying bye-bye to acne. But because I know how you feel, I have gathered the best home remedies for acne that are not only cheap, they are also effective.

The first of my collection of home remedies is detoxification. A lot of people underestimate the effect of diet and lifestyle on their skin so they focus more on what they put on the outside, rather than what they take inside. Detoxification can be done in more ways than one; like exercising, eating more organic foods, and spending some time in the sauna. By releasing those harmful toxins off of your body, you not only become healthier, you will have clearer and more radiant skin.

Second, drink lots of water. Our body is made up of 70% water so it basically fuels our very existence. Drinking plenty of water will help us flush out excess dirt from our body. Drinking water is proven to be healthy for our skin and many people who follow drink some extra water see results in less than a month. Remember to drink an average of eight to ten glasses of water daily so your skin is hydrated, and you can keep looking fresh and clean. Sometimes, the best remedies are that simple.

Lastly, and hold your breath for this, use fresh, raw garlic as one of your home remedies for acne. Garlic is nature’s anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drug. It is very effective at reducing the swelling and redness of your acne. More importantly, however, it helps kill the bacteria that cause your acne. Do not rub garlic on your skin though as it will only sting and burn your skin. Just incorporate fresh garlic into your daily diet. You can even boil them, cool the broth down, and drink it as a juice. To make its taste more bearable, you can add a little honey to that solution.

Having acne can be one of the worst things that can happen to a teenager, or even an adult. It ruins your self-esteem and it can prevent you from doing things most people your age do. What’s worse is that pimples even leave scars that you will have to carry your entire life. You’ll want to find some remedies that stop your pimples before they scar.

Garlic For Acne – Why Garlic Works

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Feb 032011

Acne vulgaris, or more commonly known as acne, is a skin disease characterized by red and scaly skin lesions. But to people who are suffering from acne, they are more than just skin lesions, they are an embarrassment. Imagine

showing up to school every single day with red spots on your face. Worse, treatments for acne are really expensive. Thus, a lot of people resort to home remedies for acne. They are not only affordable; they are also very easy to whip up. One of the most unlikely of these home remedies is the use of garlic.

Yes, you read that right; garlic is one of the most effective home remedies for acne. Many people still have doubts as to why and how garlic can help them with their skin problems; and I can’t blame them. It is really difficult to understand how that foul-smelling spice can cure acne. Here is the thing, nature actually has a lot in it that can cure many known diseases, and garlic happens to be one of them. We all know that garlic adds an exotic flavor to dishes, but not everybody knows that garlic has very strong antibiotic and anti-inflammatory components.

Remember that acne is caused by an overpopulation of bacteria in your skin. Thus, garlic can very well kill those bacteria and get to the root cause of your problems; difficult to believe right? But numerous studies have shown that garlic’s antibiotic component is one per cent as potent as penicillin. This plant is more effective as a broad spectrum antibiotic; that means they can kill a wider range of bacteria. One other good thing about garlic is that bacteria do not seem to develop resistance to it so you do not even have to increase your dosage even after using it for a long period of time.

Furthermore, garlic has been tagged as one of the best remedies for acne because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Remember that one of the cardinal signs of infection is swelling. It is in fact what makes acne very unsightly. Garlic helps in stopping the inflammatory process of acne, while at the same time reducing its redness.

Now, there is one thing you have to remember about this great home remedy for acne – you do not apply it directly on your acne. Although it seems to make sense to just crush it and let its juice work its magic on your face, they are more effective when eaten. It is best if you eat them raw (but you may have to brush your teeth more than you usually do) because cooking it will decrease its therapeutic values.

Home Remedies for Acne – How to Prevent Their Possible Side Effects

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Jan 272011

Acne is one of the leading causes of low self-esteem for adolescents, and because of that researchers have found plenty of home remedies for acne. There are a lot of remedies to choose from if you are troubled by acne; there is

detoxification, garlic, increased water intake, the cabbage mask, and plenty more. These natural medications can actually work to your advantage if used properly and wisely. But remember that recklessness in this, much like driving, will do you no good. So it is best if you do your research first and check the possible side effects before trying any of these remedies on your skin.

The first thing you need to know before you try any of those home remedies for acne is your skin type. Remember that not all skin is created equal so it is safe to say that not all acne remedies will also work for you. There are four basic skin types: normal, dry, oily, and a combination of two or more (this means that some areas of your skin are dry while others are oily). Needless to say, medications for oily skin will not work for those with dry skin, and vice versa. Hence, if you use the wrong medication, you might actually exacerbate the problem.

Usually, one experiences side effects to medication because their skin is not compatible with any of the ingredients of the drug they are using. Because people tend to be really excited about having clearer skin, they fail to review what’s in their acne remedy; as a result, their condition worsens and they are pushed back to square one of their treatment. Learn what ingredients are inside your home remedy so that you will know if it works with your skin type or not.

Lastly, do not hesitate to check with a dermatologist first. If after extensive research you are still uncertain about whether or not the home remedy you chose works for you, you can always ask a specialist. Most dermatologists frown upon the idea of home remedies for acne for some obvious reasons, but there are still others who support this. Also, they are the best people to help you determine your skin type. Remember that knowing your skin type is the initial step and must never be skipped.

Home remedies for acne can really be effective and economical, but if they go wrong they can really increase your problems to massive proportions. Patience is a virtue that carries a lot of weight; be patient with your treatment and do your homework first. You likely have already suffered for months, or even years, a few days of research won’t hurt.

Revitol Acnezine Reviews - A Natural Remedy

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Jan 212011

This site is dedicated to natural remedies for acne. Well it just turns out that the company known as Revitol (a fairly well-known name in the skin care arena) is also focused on natural treatments. Revitol is probably better known

for their anti-aging creams, but recently they have thrown their hat into the acne arena. This will be an honest review of the natural Acnezine acne treatment offered by this company.

Does Acnezine Work?

The answer is yes, but as always with these acne treatments there is no guarantee that it will work with your specific type of acne. This is why there is so much frustration in the skin care market. We are all different and we all have different skin. So something that Acnezine Product worked perfectly for your best friend might not work at all for you. That being said, acnezine appears to work for a lot of different people. The fact that it is made of natural ingredients means that there are no side-effects. This treatment is definitely worth a try.

Is Revitol a Legitimate Company?

Any time you go to purchase something online you want to make sure you are working with a trustworthy company (this is especially true when dealing with health products). I’ve taken the time to look this company up in the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB measures customer complaints and how the business responds to these complaints and assigns out a grade (A through F). Revitol received a B which according to the BBB means the following:

B's get degrees.

For some reference, Exposed acne treatment received a C grade (up until recently it was an F). Proactive received an NR for no-ranking. They would probably be around a B or a C in our opinion. Most acne companies are probably given a grade below B. In other words, this is a strong indicator that Acnezine is not a scam.

Acnezine Pricing

The beginning price is $39.95 for one month. However, if you decide you like the product then you can get 6 months’ worth at about $27 a month. You can also buy this product on Amazon. Don’t be fooled that the prices are cheaper there though. People are offering only half of the product at cheaper prices. The prices at Amazon for the full product are the same as they are if you buy the product through acnezine.com.

One Website to Avoid

Acnezine.net falsely claims in their video that you can get a free trial bottle and all you have to do is pay for shipping. This has not been our experience. They have a link that says, “Free Trial” but this just takes you to acnezine.com where you have to pay full-price. You’ll probably want to avoid working with that site.

Please share your experiences with this natural remedy for acne below. You would be surprised at how much these can help other acne sufferers.

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo – Things that Really Work

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Jan 202011

Suffering from acne, especially if you are a teenager, can kill your social life, not to mention your self-esteem. I know a lot of people who have massive issues that stem from one thing – acne. Yes sure, that may sound petty and literally

skin-deep but if you were in their shoes you would learn that I am not exaggerating. Your face should be a reflection of who you are as a person, but more often than not it becomes the other way around. Luckily though there are home remedies for acne that really work.

One of these home remedies for acne is oatmeal. This tasty breakfast is not only good for your heart, it is actually great for your skin too; and there are plenty of good reviews to back up the idea of oatmeal to treat your acne. Prepare the oatmeal like you would normally do minus the sugar, and let it cool. Once it is lukewarm, apply it on your face like a mask and leave it on for about thirty minutes. Then rinse your face with warm water and pat dry. Oatmeal is said to absorb excess oil from your skin making you less prone to acne.

A recent addition to the list of home remedies for acne includes the use of an anti-dandruff shampoo. Odd isn’t it? It actually makes sense as the strain of bacterium that causes dandruff is identical to the bacteria that can cause acne. All you have to do is to apply anti-dandruff shampoo before going to the shower and rinse it off after a minute; it is that easy. Make sure to do this once a day only as they can extremely cause dry skin.

Among the many home remedies for acne, one thing alone is important – how you use them. I can give you some tips that will help you get the most out of whatever medication you use. First, make sure to test it on a small portion of your skin first so you’ll know if you have any allergic reaction to your home remedy. Second, be consistent and stick to one home remedy at a time. You may have tested each concoction against your skin but there is no telling how they react against each other. Lastly, pamper your entire body. Most people get so caught up with their face they forget that it is actually attached to a body.

You can easily find home remedies for acne that really work. Just make sure that you follow the tips I gave you to avoid exacerbating your current situation. Acne is something that you do not have to live with your entire life so start doing something about it before it’s too late.

Aloe Vera, Honey, Rose Water, and Oatmeal – You Don’t Need a Lot of Money to Be Pretty

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Jan 132011

Acne is a teenager’s worst enemy and an adult’s worst nightmare. It does not only leave scars on the skin, it can also scar a person’s ego. No one in their right mind would intentionally grow acne on their face; why? Because acne can be

embarrassing; it indirectly tells people you do not take care of yourself even if you probably take more baths then they do. Fortunately, there are home remedies for acne that can turn your life upside down (in a very good way).

First stop on my list of home remedies for acne is aloe vera. This plant effectively regenerates your skin cells and heals the wounds caused by acne; but only if it is used on a daily basis. There is no need to cook, chop, or eat the aloe vera to make this work. To make an Aloe Vera acne mask simply cut a portion of the plant’s leaf, squeeze out all its juices, and apply it on your clean face. Leave it on for a few minutes or until it dries up like a facial mask, and rinse it off with warm water. Do this every day and you will start to see results in one to two weeks.

Second, use honey as one of the home remedies for acne. This sweet treat is known world-wide for its antibiotic properties and its ability to lessen scars caused by acne. You may drink it as syrup, or apply it directly on your acne; the latter being more effective. To use it, clean your face thoroughly and apply the honey on your acne marks (only on your pimples and not on your entire face). Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes, rinse, and pat dry.

Lastly, you can use rose water and oatmeal for relief from acne. Simply use the rose water to dissolve oatmeal powder (very similar to how you prepare your breakfast), and use the paste as a facial mask. Once the oatmeal starts to flake out on the sides – usually after ten minutes – you may rinse it off with warm water. If done daily, you will instantly see a clearer face and a less oily skin. The rose water is just an additional touch that helps your skin have a more rejuvenated glow. They are also said to help lessen acne scars in a matter of weeks.

Acne treatment can be really expensive; but with these home remedies for acne, you don’t even have to spend a dime. All you need is to look around your kitchen and voila, you instantly have a cure for acne. Remember to try it on a small portion of your skin first before putting it on your entire face so you can check for any allergic reaction.

Three Potential Home Remedies for Acne

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Dec 292010

There are literally thousands of remedies for acne. The reason for the sheer quantity of remedies is due to the fact that there isn’t one remedy that will work for everyone. This is probably because we are all different and the acne on your face is unique when compared to the acne on your friends face. We all want to be unique right? Anyways, below

are three home remedies for acne to add to your arsenal. Keep in mind that healthy living along with a good remedy can make a drastic change for the better in your acne.

Intake foods that have some zinc in them. According to a friend of mine in the health profession, zinc is great for managing acne. He explained to me that zinc helps keep our sebaceous glands under control and it also helps keep bacterial counts low. For those of you who haven’t heard about sebaceous glands you’ll probably want to know that many people attribute acne formation to the excess amount of sebum oil produced by the sebaceous glands. If zinc could help manage this problem, then surely it would help with pimples.

Eat foods that are high in sulfur like garlic and onions. Sometimes I have to laugh when people ridicule home remedies for acne saying that they are not powerful enough. The truth is that many of the most popular over-the-counter acne treatments available have sulfur in them. Don’t believe me? Take a quick trip to the supermarket and look at ingredients of some of the acne treatments. I’m betting that you’ll see some sulfur on there. That’s why they all smell a little off.

Monitor the amount of milk you are drinking. There is no conclusive evidence that milk causes acne, but there is some evidence and there is some good logic behind it. Those who believe that milk causes acne claim that the hormones within the milk are the culprits. Cows are often injected with extra hormones so that they will produce milk, and plenty of it. It’s probably a bad idea to completely take milk out of your diet. You need the calcium; however, it might not be a bad idea to see if your drinking a lot of milk or if you could find some additional calcium sources to supplement your milk drinking.

Live a healthy life and use acne home remedies to get rid of those pesky little pimples. Good luck!

Home Remedies for Acne: Touch Your Face

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Dec 222010

One of the most common pieces of advice that is heard about treating acne is “don’t touch your pimples.” This is the most basic home remedy for acne that there is. Unlike other natural remedies for acne you don’t have to mix anything together or gather any herbs; you just have to stop touching your face. Well, I’m about to tell you that I don’t believe in the no touching your face policy.

First off, the people who give this advice are usually the people who don’t actually suffer from acne. They just see people who do suffer from acne touching their face and so they somehow draw some random conclusion that touching your face must lead to acne. That is not how the scientific method works my friend.

Secondly, what about those people who have huge whiteheads that are just dying to burst open everywhere? You’re telling me that these people just need to ignore those giants and head out into public? I don’t buy it. I’ve tried this myself and I’ve seen other people do it. What happens when all of a sudden the huge whitehead breaks? This isn’t good for self-esteem or morale. Plus it’s just unsightly to see people’s faces oozing white pus everywhere.

For these two reasons I’m a huge believer in touching your face and cleaning out your zits (you can call it popping them if you want). Now, the key is to have control. You shouldn’t be touching your face all day long, but it might not be a bad idea to have a set time in the morning or in the evening where you clean out some of those whiteheads. If you have a scheduled time like this then you can clean your hands, pop the zits, and then apply some sort of home remedy for acne to the infected area. After the cleaning session, avoid touching your pimples until the next designated time.

Even with set pimple cleaning times, there may still be times during the day where it is appropriate to touch your face. For example, maybe a large whitehead develops during the day (in my opinion a quick trip to the bathroom to clean it off, is much better than just letting it sit there looking extremely weird in public).

On my home remedies for acne blog I get a lot of opinions about how acne should be treated. I for one think that touching your face is okay (even desirable) as long as you aren’t doing it all day long.

Home Remedies for Acne – Change the Type of Meat You Eat

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Dec 172010

So a friend of mine who is in the health profession sent me an interesting article about some foods that might cause acne. This isn’t necessarily a home remedy that you can apply, but it might be a step that you can take that will help with your acne problems.

He started off telling me that people should avoid foods high in fat (no surprise there). However, he then started listing some types of meat that we should eat and some that we should not eat as frequently. I thought it was important that he didn’t say not to eat these meats at all, but to limit our intake of them.

The Omega 6 meats and foods (beef, chicken, pork, peanut butter, and nuts) are the meats that we should try to limit ourselves on. He didn’t say to avoid meats altogether—that would be nearly impossible for me (yes it’s something I need to work on)—he said that we should try to eat more of the Omega -3 meats and foods such as fish, walnuts, and avocados. I thought this was interesting because where I live most people eat a lot more chicken and beef than they do fish. How avoiding bad meat as one of the more popular natural remedies for acne?

What I find funny about most home remedies for acne is that they usually consist of common sense. The health profession has been telling us for years that we should reduce the amount of meat that we are ingesting and that we should turn to more healthy meats like fish.

I’m still thoroughly convinced that the best way to manage acne is to do all of the little things right and then combine that with a good home remedy for acne (or natural remedy for acne) that works for you. If you are regularly exercising, eating healthy, sleeping well, and applying acne home remedies then I’m convinced that your acne condition will improve. Yes I believe that there are advanced medicines out there that might help you get rid of your acne without having to live a healthy lifestyle. But do you really want that? Wouldn’t it be better to be healthy and not have acne? Just some Food for thought (literally).

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