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Hands Off! As hard as it can be to resist, picking or squeezing at pimples or blemishes will really only make them worse. In fact, it can cause open sores that lead to infection. Normally, a pimple will last any where from one to four weeks. But it will go away on its own. And picking or squeezing it will not make it go away any faster.
Herbal Acne Remedies Herbal remedies can be very useful in
treatment and prevention of acne. Chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot, dandelion root, and burdock root can all be used to reduce toxicity in skin and improve its overall condition. Other herbs like echinacea and poke root have anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce swelling and reduce of blocked oil gland. Red clover may be beneficial for its estrogenic action and witch hazel has excellent astringent properties and may be very effective for cleansing acne prone skin.
Homemade Acne Remedies In addition to store bought herbal and conventional acne preparation. There are several recipes that you can make at home to treat your acne prone skin. Poultices: You can make a poultice out of several natural ingredients and apply it to affected area. Here are a few poultice combinations that are useful in treatment and prevention of acne. Unless directions state otherwise, apply these poultices directly to acne affected area and wash off thoroughly after twenty to thirty minutes.
•Ginger and milk •Honey and cinnamon (Use this poultice at night and remove it next morning with warm water.) •Ground orange peel and water •Salt and vinegar •Turmeric and vinegar •Lemon juice and cinnamon •Ground sesame seeds and water (This poultice is especially effective at reducing inflammation.)
Topical Acne Treatments: You can use following treatments to target specific acne related problems like swelling or redness. •Rub fresh garlic on acne at frequent intervals to acne to reduce both redness and swelling. •Use juice of a fresh, raw papaya to relieve swelling acne. •Rub fresh mint juice over acne to shrink inflamed acne. •Drink wheat grass juice to prevent and cure acne.
For more information on acne remedies go to www.acne-answers.org.
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products. To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.
