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Article by Haggard Ryder

Natural acne remedies are not hard to come by and they certainly are not new to the world. They are as old as man kind, but perhaps used for different things long ago. Folks suffering from acne may and do look for a plethora of acne remedies, usually with not very good luck on success.

The most common sought after remedies are pharmaceutical. However, these products carry a variety of side affects and seldom offer long lasting results and relief. And who wants side affects any way. If you have been paying attention to the TV ads you will notice the list possible side affects to those drugs are longer than the running benefits to achieved from the drug or medication. Who wants to expose themselves to that type of trauma?

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Article by Caizechong

Basically, body acne is a skin infection caused by bacteria. When there is over production of sebum or skin oil by the sebacous glands that lie under the hair follicles, the skin pores get clogged up. Dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria that get trapped inside these pores trigger skin inflammation and thus, one or more acne is formed. body acne home remedies are quite different from that of facial acne for the simple reason that the body skin is much thicker as compared to facial skin.

1. Cut the entire aloe leaf from the plant, slit it down the middle, and let the yellow latex drain. Although, the latex is beneficial in other treatments, using it for acne spot treatment is not recommended. Use cold water to rinse the gel and apply it over the spots. Make sure the gel doesn’t enter the eyes. You can store the gel in an air-tight container and refrigerate it for a week.

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Article by Michele Daughtry

Acne is the most common chronic skin disorder experienced by individuals of all age groups. This skin condition is characterized by the appearance of cysts or nodules called pimples, which if not treated adequately leave behind scars. Acne is caused by a number of factors the most important of which are hormonal imbalances and unhealthy eating habits and diet plans.

Fortunately there are a number of natural acne home remedies that work to effectively eliminate the appearance of the pimples that sprout because of bacteria. Before going on to read through the list of some of the popular natural acne home remedies it should be known that these ideas work best with vitamin and mineral supplementation and adequate daily water intake.

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Article by Janet E.

Many people who have acne conditions are bombarded with a number of prescription acne remedies that absolutely do more harm than good in providing back clear, healthy and smooth skin. The simple and successful holistic and natural acne remedies eliminate the risks of experimentation and guess work with acne cures and side-effects, leaving you with long term clear skin results.

Your Skin and Acne

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Article by Dr Meg

If you want to banish acne, start by following these 5 natural acne remedies and you will be rewarded with a clearer complexion.

Remedy 1: Eat Healthy

Home remedies for acne start with what you put in your mouth. If you live on a diet high in fast foods, especially sugar, you are simply asking for zits!

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Many people are looking for natural acne remedies. This skin condition can cause both men and women to feel embarrassed and self conscious about their appearance. This can have a strong impact on self-esteem. It often times hinders social interactions. Not everyone can afford expensive acne treatments. In actuality, many products contain harsh ingredients that can further irritate skin. Natural methods are more cost effective, and many times end up working better than their commercial counterparts.

A honey mask is one of the simplest remedies available. It is great for people who have sensitive skin with a tendency to dry out. Any honey can be used, though organic or raw honey will retain more of the acne fighting properties. Spoon some of this honey out and apply it to the affected area. Leave the honey on for about ten minutes. Next, simply rinse it away with warm water. The honey mask works in a few ways. It latches onto dirt, dead skin cells, and other impurities. When the honey is rinsed off, these acne causing factors are taken away with it. Honey is also an anti-bacterial substance. It will kill the bacteria that can cause breakouts. Honey is very gentle and will not cause skin to become inflamed or dry.

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 Start using the following acne home remedies to help reduce your outbreaks.

Begin with a defense against skin issues by making sure you are getting enough Zinc along with other important nutrition. Zinc is a necessary mineral that is needed for the body to naturally heal itself and specifically for the health of your skin and nerve tissue. Good sources of zinc are fish, shell fish, eggs and whole grains like oatmeal, rye and barley and ground flaxseed.
Your vitamin and mineral therapy is as follows: 2-3 milligrams of Copper a day, 500(IU) of vitamin E, 10,000 (IU) of vitamin A, and 15 milligrams of Zinc a day.
Ginger reduces inflammation which plays a part in acne outbreaks. To help reduce those outbreaks mix one tea spoon of ground ginger into a cup of hot water and drink as a tea twice daily.
Tea tree oil is a very inexpensive essential oil and has been shown to be as effective as Benzoyl peroxide. It is a natural antimicrobial making it another one of the great acne home remedies.
Stress is a major contributor to acne. It activates the male hormone “androgen” (yes, even in women), which turns up the oil production of your skin. You must learn to reduce stress to deactivate this hormone. Meditation, exercise and quiet time spent in tranquil, natural settings are some examples of ways to reduce stress levels.
One of the great herbal acne home remedies is to mix one level teaspoon of slippery elm powder with enough echinacea tincture to make a thick paste. Mix until smooth. Apply the paste to the acne bump and place a round band aid over the pasted pimple and leave for 90 minutes, then remove.
Juice it. Mix 1 part ginger, 1 part beet juice, 3 part carrot juice, 1 part flax oil and 2 parts water. This will clear the complexion from the inside out and make your skin supple and healthy.
Harvard, Yale and other Universities have found that imagination can play a major role in healing. This includes healing acne outbreaks. Try using your mind to restore the health of your skin and rid it of unsightly pimples as one of your acne home remedies. While meditating, imagine you are floating up toward the sun. Imagine that the sun is filling you with the warmth and white light of creation. Your entire body is getting so warm you begin to sweat. As the sweat comes out of your body it brings with it all the toxins that are causing your acne. See the dark and yellow and brown ooze coming out. Feel your body releasing all the stress and build up of waste in your body. See it coming out. Imagine how refreshed you feel now that you are clean and healthy inside.

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