Acne: How Do You Get Rid Of It?
You can probably remember suffering from acne at some point during your life - and desperately trying just about anything to get rid of it. Acne is most common during the teenage years - around 85% of teenagers suffer from it - although it is also surprisingly common in older people, especially women.
Cures for acne have been around almost as long as acne itself. The Romans used to treat it by bathing in hot, often sulfurous mineral water; today’s treatments aren’t quite so extreme. There are many different products available to treat acne, although some acne treatments can take up to several months to show significant results; and some treatments have not been medically proven. Different people can benefit from different treatments; it’s a question of trial and error.
If you have tried all the lotions and creams on the market with no success, consider trying one of the many natural remedies that are available - you probably have many of the products that are said to cure acne already in your home. As most women already know, cucumber is good for the skin and it also helps to treat acne. Apply cucumber paste to your face and leave it there for a few minutes and you should see improvements after a couple of weeks.
Lemon juice mixed with rose water is said to be effective - apply it to your face and then remove after thirty minutes or so; you may notice results after just a few days. Toothpaste isn’t just good for your teeth - apply a small amount of toothpaste to your acne overnight and your skin should look and feel better the next morning. And mint has long been used as an acne cure - apply the juice from mint leaves to your face before going to bed.
Hormonal acne treatment products have become increasingly popular during the last few years, especially among adult women; the two main options being antiandrogens and oral contraceptives An estimated 60% of women who suffer from acne don’t benefit from more conventional acne treatment and can usually benefit from hormonal treatments, which work by lowering the amount of hormones, reducing oil secretion and preventing pores from clogging.
And water is effective as a cure for acne; it’s certainly one of the cheapest treatments available. Try to drink at least four pints of water every day; preferably along with a healthy diet that includes plenty of green vegetables and fresh fruit. A regular routine of yoga is also said to be good for the skin in general; and if you do suffer from acne, avoid using heavy make-up which tends to make it worse.
So if you are suffering from acne, don’t panic - try some natural cures. They just may work for you as they have done for many others.
Michael Murray is a long time acne sufferer who has beaten it. Check out his acne treatment resource site for more tips on how to beat acne.
