How do you deal with your blemishes? Share your techniques with us.
Wheat grass magic
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 15:23 — AnonymousWheat grass juice is a well-known detoxifier. Those of use that suffer from acne are well aware of the negative effects these toxins can have on acne outbreaks. These toxins can come from stress, diet, or environment, but once they are in there they wreak havoc on our systems and aggravate our acne or simply pop up a pimple or two in inconvenient places. (more...)
Neem leaves and turmeric
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 15:18 — AnonymousGrind neem leaves and turmeric in a mortar and pestle to create a paste. You can a little fresh water if it is too thick. Apply this paste as an acne treatment mask and leave it on for half an hour. Wash it off with clean water.
Mint and turmeric
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 15:16 — AnonymousCreate a paste by mixing turmeric powder and mint juice. Use this as a mask on any areas where acne is a problem for you. Rinse it off with clean water after 20 or 30 minutes. A very good acne treatment to use every day.
Salt and vinegar
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 15:14 — AnonymousCreate a mixture of salt and vinegar, thick enough to apply to your skin so that it will stay. Apply this mixture as a spot treatment for pimples or acne breakouts. Leave on for half an hour and then rinse with clean water.
Sesame paste for inflammation
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 15:11 — AnonymousCreate a paste by grinding sesame seeds with a little water. You can apply this paste to sites of inflamed acne, or really inflammation from any cause, such as allergies. It will reduce redness and swelling.
Radish seeds for blackheads
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 20:14 — AnonymousRadish seeds are effective at treating your blackheads. You can utilize this by grinding the radish seeds into a fine powder and then mixing with enough water to make a manageable paste. Apply this paste to your areas where you get blackheads.
Sandalwood and rose water
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 20:12 — AnonymousMix sandalwood powder with enough rose water to make a paste. Apply this to your problem areas as an effective acne treatment. Leave this on for 20 or 30 minutes, and then rinse off with clean, cold water. Try to do this treatment once a day and you will see improvement.
Roasted pomegranate paste
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 20:10 — AnonymousThis is a strange remedy, but worth a try. Take the skin of a pomegranate and roast in an oven until dry and crispy (but don't burn it -- low heat is crucial for this). Pulverize this skin into a fine powder. Mix this powder with enough water to make a thin paste. You can now use this paste as an acne treatment by applying it directly to acne, blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.
Tomato mask
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 20:07 — AnonymousHere's a good face mask you can use as an acne treatment. Create a mask with the pulp of a tomato or two (depending on the size of the tomato). Drop the tomatoes in a food processor until well blended. Apply this pulp to your face and leave on for a couple of hours. Wash off when done with clean water.
Lime juice and boiled milk
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 20:05 — AnonymousCreate an acne face wash by boiling a half a cup of milk. Add to this the juice from a whole lime. Use this mixture as a face wash, massaging gently onto your acne prone areas. Rinse your face clean afterwards with cool water.