| Acne is caused by the waste products that exit your | | | | - Groundnut oil/lime juice - prevents the formation of |
| body through pores in the skin. These pores | | | | pimples. |
| sometimes become clogged, causing bacteria to build | | | | - Mint juice- apply to face, leave overnight. |
| up behind the skin. The best acne treatment is a | | | | - Methi (fenugreek) - apply fresh paste of methi |
| healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet allows your | | | | leaves, leave on 10-15 minutes, wash with warm |
| digestive system. There are certain foods that can | | | | water. |
| trigger the onset of acne and these foods should be | | | | - Papaya - rub on pimples to reduce swelling. |
| eliminated or limited in your diet. | | | | - Lime juice/milk - mix limejuice and boiled mix to |
| A healthy lifestyle including a healthy diet and | | | | create a face wash. |
| exercise can help you to decrease your chance of an | | | | - Lime juice/Rose water - mix, apply to affected |
| acne outbreak. Sometimes hormonal changes can | | | | area, leave 20-30 minutes, wash with warm water. |
| cause acne - especially the menstrual cycle. For those | | | | - Tomato - apply ripe tomato pulp to acne, leave 1 |
| who have acne outbreaks, there are effective acne | | | | hour, rinse. |
| treatments. If you have severe acne, you may want | | | | - Potatoes - apply grated potatoes as a poultice. |
| to seek the advice of your physician. In some cases, | | | | - Sandalwood/Rose water - apply mixture to face, |
| your physician may prescribe medications for your | | | | leave 20-30 minutes, rinse with warm water. |
| acne. Be sure you discuss with your physician any | | | | - Radish seeds - grind radish seeds into water, apply |
| side effects or drug and food interactions associated | | | | to face. |
| with the medication. | | | | - Neem leaves/turmeric powders - make a paste, |
| Natural Acne Treatments | | | | apply to skin, leave 20-30 minutes, and rinse with |
| There are also many natural acne treatments that | | | | warm water. |
| have been used to prevent acne or to reduce acne | | | | - Turmeric powder/Mint juice - apply to affected |
| outbreaks. Some of these natural acne treatments | | | | area, leave 20-30 minutes, and rinse with warm |
| include: | | | | water. |
| - Lemon juice wash - wash face with hot water, | | | | The Most Effective Acne Treatment |
| apply freshly squeezed lemon juice, let dry for 10 | | | | The most effective acne treatment is a healthy |
| minutes, rinse with cool water. Do this daily. | | | | lifestyle - including a healthy diet, regular exercise, |
| - Honey facial - apply uncooked honey to face and | | | | cleanliness, and avoiding stress. There are many |
| pat until sticky, leave for 5 minutes, and remove. | | | | factors that can cause an outbreak of acne - foods |
| - Tea tree oil - wash skin with tea tree oil to prevent | | | | you ingest, hormonal changes in your body that are |
| infections. | | | | brought on by stress, or the digestive system not |
| - Vitamin A - helps in the healing process. | | | | working properly to dispose the body of wastes. |
| - Omega-3 fatty acids - have antibacterial and | | | | All of these things can be avoided if your life a |
| anti-inflammatory effects. | | | | healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a lifestyle that will provide |
| - Zinc - helps to heal tissue and prevent scarring. | | | | overall health with help you to prevent the onset of |
| - Nutmeg - grind nutmeg with milk and apply to face | | | | acne - as well as many other diseases and illnesses |
| for 1-2 hours. | | | | that are directly related to diet and exercise. Exercise |
| - Honey/Cinnamon powder - mix into a paste, apply | | | | is important so that the organs in your body can |
| before sleeping, remove in the morning with warm | | | | function properly and to keep your blood flowing |
| water. | | | | properly. If you work to take care of your body, |
| - Lemon juice/Cinnamon powder - this remedy should | | | | your body will work to give you a long, healthy life. |
| not be used by people who have sensitive skin. | | | | Avoid foods and situations that can add to the onset |
| - Orange peel paste - grind orange peel in water to | | | | of acne, and learn to eat the foods that are good |
| make paste, apply to face on or around pimples. | | | | for the overall health of your body. |
| - Garlic - rub fresh garlic on or around pimples. | | | | |