Dirt, dust and pollution create a lot of problem for your skin; one of these problems is acne. You can easily get over the counter oral and local application medicines to treat acne, however, are they safe? Take the help of Mother Nature to cure your skin problems naturally. Some of these natural recipes are given in this article to help you better.
1. Apple cider vinegar
How it works:
The apple cider vinegar includes naturally compressed fermented apples that serve as an anti bacterial property. This anti bacterial property is the main element, which works as an antibiotic and fights bacteria. Acne is normally treated with antibiotics; hence, apple cider vinegar is a perfect ingredient.
To clear your acne and maintain the PH levels of your skin you need to take a look at the recipe given.
Ingredients:
1. Apple cider vinegar 1 part
2. Water 3-4 parts
3. Few aspirins
Preparation:
1. Mix 1 portion of apple cider vinegar to 3 to 4 portions of water for one solution.
2. For severe acne you can also add aspirins to your solution as aspirin contains salicylic acid that helps in drying up your acne and also exfoliates your skin.
How to use:
These solutions are used for tropical applications. Use a cotton bud, make sure it is clean. Dip the bud in the solution and dab it on the effected parts of your face. Leave the application on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off. In case your acne is very sever you can leave the application on your face over night, wash the application off in the morning.
2. Burdock root tea
How it works:
Burdock root tea has two uses; it can be applicable tropically as well as can be consumed orally. This tea helps in disposing off the bacteria from your body naturally; it also detoxifies your body and drains out excessive hormones from your body.
Ingredients:
1. 1 medium sauce pan
2. Burdock root dried about1tsp
3. Water about 2 cups
Preparation:
1. Take the sauce pan and add both the water and the herb to it. Keep the flame of the gas stove high till the water comes to a boil. Once the water starts to boil simmer the flame.
2. Let the water reduce to half before to turn off the flame.
How to use:
You need to drink about half a cup of this tea 2 to 3 times a day. Also with the help of a clean cotton ball dab the affected areas of your face gently in the morning and also before going to bed. This treatment is not instant, yet effective.
3. Jojoba oil
How it works:
Jojoba was initially used by tribes to cure wounds and burns, however medical science got jojoba to a better use. This oil is a wonder and is used in almost all the cosmetic products. It is a perfect cleanser, non irritant, non allergic, anti bacterial and antioxidant. It is just perfect for all skin types.
Ingredients:
1. Essential oil’s jojoba oil
2. Water to rinse your face
Preparation:
1. Jojoba oil is sufficient enough to be applied on your skin.
How to use:
Use a gentle cleanser to clean your face. After you wash your face gently pat your face with a soft towel, making sure you do not disturb the acne. Simply apply the oil on affected areas and relax to let it work well. Jojoba oil also works as an amazing moisturizer.
4. Tea tree oil acne gel
How it works:
Tea tree oil acne gel unblocks your skin pours and also has the capacity of fighting bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
Ingredients:
1. Pure organic aloe vera gel about 25ml
2. Essential tea tree oil about 2 drops only
3. A clean container
Preparation:
1. Mix the gel the tea tree oil in the clean container and blend them together.
2. The mixture needs to be blend well
How to use:
The first thing you need to do is wash off your face well. Again make sure you do not disturb the acne. Pat your skin dry. Apply the mixture to the affected parts of your face and let it be on your face till the time you wish to leave it on. The amazing aloe vera gel is anti inflammatory and tea tree oil is anti bacterial, the combination of the two works wonders. Remember to finish the mixture within a week and then prepare a fresh mixture for the following week.