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There is a bubbling
sea of over-the-counter medications out there. You have a real lot to
choose from. However, if you look at the treatments available
closely, you’ll find that most of them do not work at all. They
cost you money, take your time and leave you utterly frustrated.
Therefore, it is unwise to keep investing one’s time and money
experimenting with these products that keep springing out from
nowhere day after day. They promise a lot and deliver little or
nothing.
That is just one aspect of the problem.
The other, and the more dangerous, aspect is that these
over-the-counter medicines may have unknown side effects which may
make your condition even worse.
The best alternative is to resort to
simple home remedies, which are not only free of side effects but are
also more effective than most of the medicines available in the
market.
One of the most reliable home
treatments is the application of essential oils like tea tree oil,
lavender oil and rosewood oil. If your skin is too sensitive, you can
dilute these oils with grapeseed oil.
Another effective
remedy is the application of oatmeal mask every week. Used as a
scrub, it cleans the pores and replenishes the skin, which helps
prevent the occurrence of acne.
A good exposure to sun is also an
effective cure because sunrays kill the bacteria that cause acne
infection and also dries sebum oil, which is another cause of acne.
What you eat and drink also makes or
breaks acne. It is true that no particular food or kind of food has
been found to be responsible for acne problem unless one is allergic
to certain foods. But it is well established that eating certain
kinds of food does prevent acne. Avoid fried food and add lots of
vegetables and foods in your daily intake. This would help you fight
acne better.
Also, wash your face as often as you
can with running water. Do not apply soap because that may make your
skin dry. Increase your water intake. Water replenishes the skin and
is considered to be a key element because it prevents dehydration and
helps the skin cells to heal better, which goes a long way in
fighting acne.
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