Natural Face Care Products To Fight Acne
Acne is the worst enemy of beautiful skin. If you left it untreated it can be painful and lead to serious skin problems. There are various options that you can go for to fight acne. Surgery is a popular treatment for acne. Various drugs are also available in the market. But having those drugs or opting for facial surgery can be costly and they may have harmful side effects. So give natural remedies a try before you choose synthetic products.Â
Natural skin care products are very effective in fighting acne. Many people try several remedies but they forget to develop good practices which are essential for fighting acne. First of all you need to drink enough water to keep your skin hydrated. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses water to keep your skin less oily. Water also makes your skin healthy by removing waste materials from the body.
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Eat lots of green vegetables and fresh fruits instead of those junk foods. Vegetables and fruits have the nutrients that keep your skin healthy and younger by boosting your immune system. Avoid iodized salt as it can cause acne. Stay away from oily foods. Oil causes white heads and black heads leading to pimples. So avoid food items like nuts, chocolates, pastry etc.
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Keep your face clean. Don"t use soap. Use gel face wash or Dermalogica Cleanser and gently rub your skin and pat dry. Wash your face at least twice a day. This will help to remove oil and dirt from your face. Exfoliate your skin with a good scrub once or twice a week. Use tea tree or Neem or rose water based skin toner. Use gel or water based moisturizer instead of creams.
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Avoid exposure to sun. The harmful UV rays are not good for your skin. Wear sunscreen but make sure it is not oil based. Otherwise it will only increase the problem. Go for the various water based sunscreens are available in the market.
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If your pimple is swelling hold an ice pack over it for a few seconds. It will also diminish the redness of the pimple and make the pimple smaller reducing the pain. You can also make a face pack of sandal wood powder and rose water and apply it on the affected areas. Leave the pack for 15 minutes and rinse well with water. This pack is very effective for acne and pimple.
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Tea bags are also a good solution to acne when diluted in cold water and combines with lemon juice. Use a cotton ball to apply this mixture on the pimples and let them shrink. There is an effective remedy to reduce the blemishes caused by pimples. Soak cotton ball in lukewarm water with salt for a few minutes. Apply honey on the affected area. Then press the cotton ball gently over the pimples.
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If you find that your pimples are not completely healed with natural face care products consult a skin specialist instead of choosing drugs yourself. However natural skin care products usually work effectively and they are good for all skin types including sensitive skin.
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