My Acne Remedies

Hi, here is what's been working for my acne. I bought a 20 percent salicylic acid chemical peel gel online and apply it once a week, following the included directions to a t. After you do the peel you are supposed to moisturize twice a day until your skin heals. I was using a basic moisturizer from olay at night, and one containing a sunblock during the day. Then I found out about people adding zinc oxide to homemade masks with kaolin clay for acne. Kaolin clay is really good at absorbing surface oil. (more...)

Here is a really great acne treatment you can add to your regimen. Try to do this once a week or so. It involves applying crushed aspirin to your acne prone areas, which as a really great anti-acne ingredient called salicylic acid (found in many acne products).

• Crush a small handful of plain (uncoated) aspirin into a fine powder.
• Add water a few drops at a time until you get a thick paste
• Apply this paste to all your acne prone areas. Let it dry until it starts flaking off.
• Rinse with cool water and pat dry.