As soon as you see an outbreak of pimples do you rush to the pharmacy to purchase one of the acne products that are going to put a hole in your pocket and maybe one in your skin? You don’t have to do go to these extremes. There are many acne remedies that can be put together in your own home with simple ingredients that will not cost you the earth. Below are three acne remedies that you can try.
1. Mint
Mint is actually one of the herbs used centuries ago. They were used for different illnesses. Acne was one of the applications of mint and even today, it is being recommended. Squeeze juice from the mint leaves, apply on your face before going to bed. Sleep on it and rinse when you wake up.
2. Cucumber
Cucumber is best for the skin. Make a cucumber paste, apply the resulting paste on your skin and let stay for several minutes before rinsing it off. Unlike lemon and vinegar, the cucumber does not dry your face. On the contrary, it hydrates and moisturizes your skin.
3. Toothpaste
it is hard to believe the wonders that an ordinary tube of toothpaste can do for your acne problem. You simply have to dab a small squeeze toothpaste onto the affected area before retiring for the night. When you awake in the morning you simply go through your normal cleansing routine. Rinse and repeat the process until the problem clears up.
Use any of the above home remedies. But those are not enough to cure and prevent your acne. Acne diet is very important for the effectiveness of the herbal remedies. Your diet does not have to be elaborate cuisine – just fruits and vegetables where you can get the important vitamins and minerals for your acne treatment. The needed vitamins are Vitamin A, B-complex , C and E. the minerals are chromium and zinc. Drink plenty of water – 8 to 10 glasses a day.
These acne treatments can be very helpful in eradicating your skin concerns. You can even use these home remedies even if you are not yet afflicted with acne. They can be your preventive measures. There is no harm in using them, they are herbal and costless.