Effective, permanent remedies to acne!

Acne is a very common condition that affects majority of people at one point or another of their lives. A lot of treatments have been prescribed for it, but they almost always come with some loopholes. They're either often too expensive or cause undesirable side effects like dryness or skin irritation.

Today, I'll give you a number of natural remedies to acne.

1. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is known for its ability to fight a vast number of bacteria and viruses. It contains several organic acids that have been shown to kill P. acnes. Succinic acid particularly has been shown to suppress the inflammation caused by P. acnes. More importantly, Apple cider vinegar is believed to be able to dry up the excess oil that causes acne in the first place!

Usage:

• Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar and 3 parts water (you can increase water quantity for sensitive skin)
• Wash your face and gently apply the mixture using a cotton ball preferably.
  Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse with water and pat dry.
• Repeat the process 1 or 2 times daily.

IMPORTANT!:

Directly applying apple cider vinegar to the skin can cause burns and irritation to some skin types, so it should always be diluted with water and used in small amounts.

1. Zinc Supplement

As a nutrient, zinc is very crucial for immune function, hormone production, cell growth and metabolism. It's also one of the most studied, effective natural treatments for acne.
Several studies have shown that consuming zinc orally helps to reduce acne since people with acne tend to have lower zinc levels in their blood.

IMPORTANT!:

The recommended safe upper limit of zinc is 40mg daily, so it is best not to exceed that amount because an excess of zinc may cause adverse effects.

1. Honey and Cinnamon Mask

Honey and cinnamon are both great sources of antioxidants. Several studies have shown that antioxidants are more efficient at reducing acne than benzoyl peroxide and retinoids.
Bacteria and inflammation are two factors that often lead to acne. Honey and cinnamon have the ability to fight these two factors.

Making the Honey and cinnamon mask:

• MIX 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together to form a paste.
• Wash your face and apply the paste evenly. Let it rest for about 15 minutes.
• Completely wash off the mask and pat dry your face.

1. Green Tea

No doubt consuming green tea is very good for the health as it contains a high level of antioxidants, but this time, we'll be using it externally to get rid of acne.

• Steep green tea in boiling water for about 4 minutes, then allow tea to cool down.
• Apply tea to the skin using a cotton ball.
• Leave it to dry, then wash off with water and pat dry.

The tea leaves can also be added to honey to make a mask which can be used as in step 3.

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera has proven to be a very important plant in the field of medicine and skin care. It's jel is used in making creams, lotions and soaps. It can also be used to treat burns and rashes and also helps to fight inflammation. It's salicylic acid and sulfur content makes it very effective in acne treatment.

Usage:

• Just scrape the gel from the aloe plant and apply it directly to the skin as a moisturizer.
• Repeat 2 times daily or as desired.

1. Fish Oil Supplement

Fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) & docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which are two types of omega - 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids reduce inflammatory factors and thus reduces the risk of acne.

Consuming omega - 3 fatty acid supplement can help in significantly reducing acne.