Homemade Acne Treatments

How To Get Rid Of Blackheads

2009-05-24T04:24:00.000-07:00

Many of our readers wanted to know how to get rid of blackheads and to prevent them from appearing again after obtaining a clear, blackhead, whitehead and pimple-free face.

First of all, if you didn't know it, blackheads are small bumps on the face, which form inside the pores and which get a black head because of the excess sebum which clogs the pore. They are also called comedones and it seems that they are more frequent in women then in men, affecting mostly persons with greasy skin. Getting rid of them is not that hard, provided that you follow several hygiene rules and that you take good care of your face in order to prevent them from forming again.

Blackhead Removal Methods

One of the methods many people use to get rid of blackheads and pimples is to squeeze them. This can give great results, because it helps eliminating the hardened oil accumulation from inside the pore. Please take care of the following cautionary measures, otherwise you could do more harm than good and end up with ugly acne scars that are very difficult to heal:

Wash your hands with running water and soap very well before attempting to squeeze your blackheads.
Do not touch your skin directly with your fingertips; use some small pieces of sterile cloth for that.
Squeeze very gently, trying not to move your fingers from the place you've positioned them, and never use your nails, because you may harm the surface layer of your skin around the blackhead.
If the blackhead content doesn't come out from the first attempt, don't be too persuasive; let it rest for a while, then try again. Beware especially with the blackheads on the nose, as that's a very delicate area, full of pain sensors.
Before trying to get rid of blackeads by squeezing them, steam your face with a special steamer. If you don't have one, you can use an ordinary pot, in which you'll prepare some tea or simply boiling water, then put your head and the pot under a towel and stay like that for about ten minutes.

For maintenance, you can use a gentle daily scrub lotion, which will remove the oil in excess, preventing it from accumulating inside the pores, thus giving birth to blackheads.

If you want to know how to get rid of blackheads, please note that there are also other methods such as pore strips, vacuum blackhead removers or blackhead extractors. Using them very rarely is OK, but if you make a habit out of that, your face will get irritated and you may end up uglier than in the beginning. The best way to stay away from blackheads is to control your sebum and oil production by using cosmetic treatments or special acne medication recommended by your dermatologist.

Last but not least, watch your diet, eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, and most important of all, keep those hands off your face! This is how to get rid of blackheads forming again: don't touch your face with dirty, oily hands.

Homemade Face Masks for Acne

2009-04-27T08:06:00.000-07:00

Teenagers have some things in common. Besides the music, sports, vacations and classes, most of them share a nightmare: blackheads and pimples. For some boys and girls, things can go as bad as to developing a severe form of acne which is very aggressive and which may last for the rest of their life. Many of them try to pick their pimples, in their attempt of improving their looks, but they end up with deep marks, so they should really try to stop this bad habit.

The Traps of Acne Home Remedies

First of all, if you suffer from acne, you should know that this is a disease that should be taken very seriously, as it may evolve to severe skin infections which would endanger your life and which will leave you with permanent ugly marks. If you have the cheeks and the forehead covered with acne or blackheads, and if your pimples get swollen and red, don't try any home remedies before you speak to a good dermatologist. She is the most appropriate person to tell you if you need any treatments and if homemade remedies are suitable for your case.

If you only have very few pimples and spots, here and there, appearing occasionally, you can use some facial masks that will help you get rid of the blackheads and clear your face. I'm going to give you a few facial mask recipes below, but please, at the first signs of irritation, stop using them and consult your doctor.

The Oatmeal Home Made Facial Mask

Oatmeal is used in the beauty industry, thanks to its healing and soothing properties. One way of making your oatmeal mask at home is to cook it, with no spices, then cool it and apply it in a thick layer all over your face. Wait about 15 minutes, then wash your face gently.

Another idea of mask is to mix the cooked oatmeal with honey and milk. Spread the mixture onto your face, wait for 10-15 minutes, then wash it off.

Other soothing natural remedies, some of which also have antibacterial effects, are cucumbers, oregano oil, aloe vera, basil or beans. You can prepare yourself a quick mask from any of these plants and vegetables, by using a kitchen blender. For best results, try one remedy at a time. For example, if you decide this month you want to see how cucumbers affect your acne, then make only cucumber masks and apply them on your face either daily or three-four times a week. After the month's gone, notice the efects, then next month try something else. WEhen you find something that works for you, stick to it and you'll stay acne-free for a long time.

Homemade Acne Treatments Guide

2009-02-07T10:01:00.000-08:00

Homemade acne treatments can be very efficient in some severe cases of acne, provided that the type of skin is taken into consideration when preparing the lotion. In order for such treatments to give the best results, they need to be combined with a scientific diet plan and with a healthy life. It is well-known already that we are what we eat, so we have to make sure that we choose the best natural foods, not heavily processed and without preservatives.

What Makes People Use Homemade Remedies for Conditions Like Acne

Many sufferers may heal after visiting a doctor and following a certain treatment that has been prescribed by him. However, there are cases, and not few, when acne simply refuses to get cured. Those patients try all possible drugs, treatments, remedies, and after spending so much time in the waiting rooms in hospitals and clinics, they end up by thinking of trying homemade acne treatments, as the last resort for desperate people.

What to Know When Trying Homemade Acne Treatments

If you got that far with your trials, it means that you don't have too much to lose anyway, so you'd be tempted to try almost everything that may cure your skin and make you look like humans again. This is wrong. There's always place for the worse, so beware what homemade products you put on your pimples, who made them and who used them before you.

Here are a few considerations which may help you in your decision:

Oily skin is very demanding. One of the worst cases of acne are those ones which appear on oily skins, with large pores. If you've already tried one of those facial astringent facial masks available in shops, and you haven't noticed an improvement of your skin condition, you can try to prepare a homemade mask with oatmeal. This is useful in cases of oily skin as well as in treating sunburns. Preparing the mask is easy: cook the oatmeal as indicated on the label, but make sure to buy a variant which does not contain any flavors or other additives. After it's done, let it cool to the body temperature, then apply it on your face, in a thin layer. Let it dry, then soak it thoroughly with warm water. Avoid using hot water, because you can get a skin irritation.

Cleanliness is the first step for healthy skin. Keep your skin perfectly clean. Otherwise, dirt, dust and other residues will accumulate in the pores, and they will become clogged and black, creating an excellent environment for bacteria and other germs to grow and multiply. Use a cleanser for your face and neck every morning and evening. If your skin is oily or excessively dry, do not use a scrub gel more often than once a week. When using the towel, after you finish cleaning, do not rub the skin, but touch it gently until it becomes dry.

Tea tree oil is one of the ingredients which are proven to work well as homemade acne treatments, thanks to its antiseptic properties. Also, honey and apples can give good results in combination.

Watch your improvement closely. It is very important that, when you apply a treatment for the first time, you watch the effects and notice the improvements, if any. In case of no healing, or if you see a worsening of your skin condition, immediately interrupt the use and go to a doctor. If there are positive results, write down the recipe you've used. Thus, at your next outbreak, you'll be able to prepare quickly your homemade acne treatment and get your skin healed in no time.

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2009-01-10T04:16:00.000-08:00

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