Natural remedy for acne and blackheads?
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Oct 14, 2012
Mollie O.
Which is a shame, as he is really very goodlooking,
He's tried everything from herbal acne treatments to drugstore scrubs and spot treatments.
he suffered very badly from bulimia throughout his teens, and with the stress of that and college he's recently been breaking out even worse than usual,
He's Danish, So his skin is quite combination anyway,
but, as he can't really wear concealer or anything, as he's male.. he's having a hard time finding ance treatments that actually work,
What I'm basically asking, Is there any herbal or natural spot treatments you guys know of?
any help appriciated. x
Oct 14, 2012
Mollie O.
the picture included is when his skin cleared up, but it's just to give a general idea of the condition of his natural skin.
Oct 15, 2012
Niki C.
Have u tried tea tree oil?
Oct 15, 2012
Timahra-Lee B.
cinnamon and honey, fresh lime juice with a glass of boiled milk.
Oct 15, 2012
Courtney H.
It will vary depending on his skin type ie: oily, combination, or dry. I have very oily skin and would get blackheads on my nose and deep pore pimples on my cheeks. Turns out I wasn't moisturizing properly, now I use Philosophy's Take a Deep Breath after washing with Neutrogena Oil Free face wash and have NO BREAKOUTS. Olive oil and sugar scrubs work wonders too as the olive oil actually balances the healthy oil in my skin.
Oct 15, 2012
Courtney H.
Witch hazel helps too :)
Oct 15, 2012
Courtney B.
Has he seen a dermatologist? I know you said you wanted a natural fix, but if he's tried quite a few things already, medication might be what he needs.
Having said that, I'd second the tea tree oil recommendation that Niki suggested. The Body Shop has a tea tree line, or you can just get bottles of it. I swear by the Aztec Secrets mask. I mix mine with apple cider vinegar as the directions suggest and I can feel it pulling the grossness from my face. I use it all over and as a spot treatment. Best of luck!
Oct 16, 2012
Erica A.
Yes. Tea tree oil is great for a antiseptic. Chamomile is great for redness or puffiness and green tea for redness . u can also crush Ur aspirin and mix it w baking soda and a tad bit of water. U want it as a paste and put it on Ur face over night. But for over the counter stuff...there's nothing for "severe acne". U best be is it splurge on a nice cleanser w salicylic acid, or sulfur. He needs to cleanse every day and exfoliateAbout two times a week and use a tone every day and sunscreen!
Oct 16, 2012
Hiba A.
Tea tree oil is great for acne, apply it as a spot treatment. 👍
Oct 16, 2012
Alexandra G.
Apple cider vinegar!!! It worked for me it is amazing!
Oct 16, 2012
Alexandra G.
I use it as a toner in a spray bottle filled with water. I add 2 tablespoons acv and in only 3 days it is clearing up my moderate cheek acne!!!
Oct 17, 2012
Melissa P.
potato
Oct 18, 2012
Stephanie W.
tea tree oil
Oct 24, 2012
Charlotte H.
-Wash your pillow case every other day - Your face lays on your pillow case every day. Your pillow case absorbs the oils from your skin and reapplies the dirt and oil. Thus causing breakouts. Keep your sheets and pillow cases clean.
-Keep your hair off your face - If you have long hair or bangs, pull your hair off your face. Your hair contains oils as well, and will contribute to your breakouts. You'll also want to wash your hair everyday and after workouts
And the big thing is your skin is affected not only by whats going on outside, but whats going on in the inside. So maybe there is something in his diet that he is eating (or not eating) that is affected his skin
*Eat foods rich in zinc - Zinc is an antibacterial agent and a necessary element in the oil-producing glands of the skin. A diet low in zinc can actually cause acne breakouts.
*Eat carrots for beta-carotene (Vitamin A) - Vitamin A strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and actually prevents acne. It helps reduce sebum production. This vitamin is essential for the maintenance and repair of the tissue which the skin and mucous membranes are made of. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant needed to rid your body of toxins. A deficiency in vitamin A can actually cause acne
*Include chromium in your diet - Chromium is well known for weight loss diets. But it is also excellent for healing infections on the skin. Taking a chromium supplement once a day will help heal your pimples quickly and prevent future breakouts.
*Take a potent multi-vitamin - Acne can be a sign that something is wrong on the inside. Your skin depends on nutrition. It is a vital organ that is usually neglected. If your body is not receiving the right nutrition, it will fight back. One common way it will rebel is to produce excessive sebum, clogging pores, and reducing the ability for your skin to heal and fight bacteria
I hope this helps :)
xox