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Alternative remedies for acne!

Posted by hazel on Jan 31, 2008 in Natural Acne TreatmentsNo comments

Acne can really difficult to treat and the problem is compounded by doctors who don’t really have a definite remedy for it.Most of them keep experimenting with a whole new group of mdicines in process of trial and error till they succeed. Here are a few natural tips to help you out with controlling the spread of acne,

  1.  make sure you wash the area twice a day with mild soaps like Dove, or a specialty anti-acne one with benzoyl peroxide like Oxy-5. Wash as many times as required to keep the area clean. Avoid scrubs but so steam your face once a week.
  2. You can use an over-the-counter anti-acne lotions which have substances like benzoyl peroxide or salicyclic acid. Start with the mildest one  and apply once a day about half an hour after washing. It may take several weeks to work.
  3. Black currant seed oil or evening primrose oil capsules contain a large amount  of omega-3 and Omega-6 which have  good effect on skin to be taken once daily for three months or until your acne clears up.
  4. Drinking a tea of combination  nettles and cleavers tincture may be effective for acne.
  5. Chinese herbs cnidium seed and honeysuckle flower are also pretty useful
  6. Up your intake of multivitamins daily.
  7. And please dont pick!
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