Plugged pores in our skin cause acne. When hormones in the sebaceous glands (microscopic glands in the skin which secrete an oily/waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate the skin and hair of mammals) of the skin clog you can develop blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. Although they are most common on the face, chest, neck, shoulders, upper arms and back, pimples can erupt anywhere on our bodies.

Acne can appear at any age but is most common among teenagers. It is considered a chronic skin disease. As much as I try to preach to my teenagers that acne originates from their bad eating habits, they don’t want to listen and cut out sugary, fatty foods and excess starches. Naturally, these are all of their favorite foods! Acne can also result from chronic constipation, which also results from an improper diet.

There are some home remedies that you can try to help your ailing teen that are both inexpensive and effective.

In a quart of purified water, boil 50 gm of raspberry, strawberry or blackberry leaves. You can use them individually or make a mixture of the different leaves. Let boil for about 3 minutes. Remove from the stove and let cool. Once it has cooled try applying it directly onto the affected area. This formula will soothe the skin and relieve itching.

Another great acne home remedy is to make a mixture of natural, unsweetened yogurt and fine oatmeal. Form a thick paste with these two ingredients. Apply the paste to the affected area and let it dry on the skin. After the paste has dried, use lukewarm water to rinse the area. Then pat dry with a warm, dry towel.

The aloe vera plant is touted for its many benefits. Among them it is a wonderful acne home remedy. For the best results, extract the gel directly from an aloe vera plant by snipping a small piece off of a leaf and squeezing out the gel. Apply it to the affected area of the skin and let it absorb. However, if you are not able to obtain an aloe vera plant, the market is filled with soaps and gels that contain aloe vera. Try to find one that is 100% aloe vera gel with no additives or chemical preservatives that may irritate the skin further.

The zest of the orange can help acne. This is one of our favorite home remedies for acne. The results are fabulous. Zest a portion of an orange and mix with a tablespoon of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder. The mixture should form a paste. Apply to the affected area of the skin at bedtime and wash off the next morning.

My daughter likes to use this daily acne wash. She whips it up herself and uses it when she has an eruption. Mix a few tablespoons of white flour into 8 oz of milk.

Remember, the best way to try to control acne is through diet. Cut out excess sugar, refined carbs and foods that are high in saturated fats. If your teenager is not willing to relinquish any of his/her favorite foods, rest assured that the acne will most likely not follow them into adulthood!

Try these acne home remedies in the meantime for some short term relief of the problem!

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Categories: Acne
Tags: Acne Pimple, natural remedies

One of the age-old home remedies for glowing skin is to make a mask of seaweed. Seaweed or kelp is highly nutritious. The minerals it contains helps to promote the skin’s moisture balance. Basically, it contains electrolytes.

Certain kinds of kelp have been used historically as anti-aging remedies.

Wakame kelp is an example. It was used as a mask to help heal sunburn and placed over the face to protect against it.

Modern research has shown that wakame contains unique compounds that have antioxidant activity. Sulfate polyfucose is an example. It helps protect against free radical damage caused by exposure to UV rays and environmental pollutants.

Wakame kelp extracts have also been shown to inhibit the breakdown of one of the skin’s important compounds in terms of maintaining elasticity and smoothness. Hyaluronic acid is the compound. Wakame helps to keep hyaluronic acid levels high, throughout a person’s life. In older people, it can help return the level to that of a much younger person.

If you do a little comparative shopping, you will see that many of the moisturizers on the market contain hyaluronic acid. In the long run, it is not as effective as wakame kelp extracts.

As alternatives to home remedies for glowing skin, you can look for moisturizers and other skincare products that contain natural extracts. One advantage is that they are less messy. Another is that they are more effective.

Using homemade masks was the only option in the past. People did not have the opportunity to buy products specifically designed for the care of their skin’s health.

Today, we have more to choose from. Some people try to save money by buying the raw ingredients and mixing them together. But, by the time they finish, they have often spent more on their home remedies for glowing skin than if they had bought readymade products.

While it is true that many of the lotions and creams on the market are unsafe, there are still some good products out there. You just have to know where to look for them. The internet has made them easier to find.

Manufacturers are more transparent than they once were, particularly those that use only the best ingredients in their products. They are proud to provide information concerning them.

If a company seems to be hesitant about providing information on ingredients, then you are better off sticking with home remedies for glowing skin. In addition to wakame masks, you can use olive or grape seed oil on a daily basis as a moisturizer. Those oils are found in some of the best anti-aging moisturizers, too.

Other natural compounds that are good for your skin’s health and appearance include honey. All kinds of honey have some health benefits. Active manuka honey is one of the most beneficial. Research has proven that it has natural antibacterial and antioxidant activity.

A milk and honey mask is sometimes recommended as one of the home remedies for glowing skin. Personally, I prefer to use well-made all natural creams that contain the active components of those things. It’s easier and I believe it is more effective.

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Categories: Skin care
Tags: Glowing Skin, natural remedies