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Posted on October 3, 2009 by Alan Dikson | Posted under Acne
Home Remedies For Acne - No Myths Involved
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With so many tips on how to make homemade treatment for pimples, it is quite overwhelming to choose which one is the best for you. It would be quite a hassle to try them all out to find out which one actually works. The best advice one can get is one that has a scientific explanation to it; a homemade recipe for acne that is considerably scientifically proven. Before anything else, finding out what causes pimples would be helpful information in considering which of the homemade pimple treatments are really effective. Pimples are caused by the blockage of the pores. Fact is, oil is consistently being produced under the skin. Once the skin's pores are blocked, the oil will not be able to find its way out. The trapped oil will eventually gather bacteria that accumulate overtime under the skin. The oil and the bacteria are the reasons why our outer skin gets those bumps, which we call pimples. It happens mostly during puberty. At this age, the skin gets relatively thicker and oilier; making it more conducive to the clogging of the pores. Big acne is more prominent in teenagers than adults due to the same reason. From the scientific study of pimples, companies manufacturing medicated acne creams have found that there are active ingredients that can fight the development of pimples. They incorporate these ingredients to manufacture their creams, which have effectively eliminated pimples for the past decades. Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are the top active ingredients used to make the leading pimple treatment creams available in the market today. These ingredients are clinically proven to enhance skin regeneration, eliminate bacteria, and unclog the pores of the skin surface. Benzoyl peroxide can be found in most toothpastes (Applying toothpaste on the pimpled area is not a myth after all; it really does help in curing acne). Salicylic acid on the other hand is used in manufacturing aspirin and dandruff shampoo, which are items you may already have at home. However, both of these ingredients tend to dry the skin. For best results, combine these with some natural produce that help in moisturizing and revitalizing the skin area. Now that you are equipped with this information, you can start making your own home remedies for acne concoction. Fruits and vegetables have been used since the dawn of time to moisturize and revitalize the skin. Great examples are cucumber, strawberries, cinnamon mixed with honey, thyme, and mint. Garlic has also been proven to clear the pores. If you have any of these at home, put them in a bowl, mix it up with a spoonful of toothpaste or crushed aspirin. Before you apply it on your face, make sure your face is squeaky clean. Apply a more generous amount on big acne; it may take longer to disappear but it will surely work on it too. Leave it on overnight. Make this your nightly regimen and you are well on your way to a smooth, supple, and pimple clear face. Although these home remedies for acne are very effective in getting rid of pimples, there are some major facts you have to remember so as to achieve the best results in curing acne. Cleaning your face will help avoid bacteria build-up; fatty foods will accelerate the production of oil in your face; popping a pimple will cause the skin to scar which might be visible for many years to come. With these in mind, make sure your face is clean, wash it three to four times a day; avoid eating fatty foods; never ever squeeze big acne (or any sized acne for that matter). If you adhere to all these, your pimples will be gone in no time. About The Author: AcneHomeRemediesHowTo.com has the answers to all the questions that you were afraid to ask about home remedies for acne! To make sure that you will not have to settle for anything less than the full story on big acne and related topics, check out the site right away ! |
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