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Monday, January 26, 2009

Acne - A Natural Way To Treat This Skin Condition

By Dave Bern

Acne is not something that teenagers and young adults suffer from; today it is a condition that can trouble many adults in later life as well. Today, however, there are now plenty of different treatments available which can help you to deal with this particular skin condition. Many of which now contain very few chemicals that could actually be harmful to one's skin and cause it further damage.

This is one of the reasons why so many people are now looking for more natural ways of treating their acne problem. Many of the natural acne treatments available today do not contain harsh or dangerous chemicals in their makeup. So the chances of your skin becoming dry or irritated by them are greatly reduced.

Even though quite a few people do not believe that natural ways of treating acne are as effective as over the counter or prescription medications this is simply not the case. In fact the vast majority of natural acne treatments one can use today for this particular skin condition are indeed very effective.

One of the most effective natural treatments for acne is tea tree oil. It is a golden color and will have been distilled from the leaves of certain plants using steam. This particular natural treatment has been used for many centuries by the Australian indigenous people not only for medicinal purposes but for cosmetic ones as well.

The oil itself contains anti-bacterial properties which help to kill off the bacterium that causes acne to form under your skin. This particular natural treatment for acne should never be applied directly to ones skin, but rather it be diluted in a mixture of water. You should put 1 part oil to 20 parts water in order for it to be truly effective.

Because this particular natural product has proven to be effective at treating acne some companies who produce acne treatments are replacing the more common benzoyl peroxide with it. Certainly it has the same qualities as the chemical has but is far less harmful on ones skin.

Certainly if you are someone who has sensitive skin then using a product which contains tea tree oil would be far more suitable as it is much gentler on the skin. Also you will soon discover that using such products your skin is far less likely to dry out. However, if you want to moisture your skin as you treat it then use a mixture of tea tree oil with Aloe Vera.

Along with tea tree oil another natural ingredient which is considered to be one of the best acne treatments now available is the spice turmeric. This particular treatment for acne cannot only be applied directly to the affected area of skin, but can be taken orally as well. This natural acne treatment contains antiseptic properties which again can help to kill off the bacterium causing your acne.

If you want to take this natural treatment for acne orally, the best way to do so is mix some into a cup of warm milk. When it comes to applying the turmeric directly to the skin first make up a smooth creamy paste using some coconut or sesame oil then apply on the areas of your skin affected by the acne. It is best to allow it to remain on your skin overnight and so apply about twenty minutes before you go to bed. The next morning you will be amazed at the difference in the size of your acne spots and how much they have been reduced by.

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