Alternative remedies for acne!
Posted by hazel on Jan 31, 2008 in Natural Acne Treatments • No commentsAcne 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,
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Drinking a tea of combination nettles and cleavers tincture may be effective for acne.
- Chinese herbs cnidium seed and honeysuckle flower are also pretty useful
- Up your intake of multivitamins daily.
- And please dont pick!
