Some people will scoff and say that it is not going to do any good, but there are a number of herbal acne treatments that work. In fact, most of them will work better than expensive creams and ointments that dry out your skin or leave you susceptible to sunburns. Some are very simple and you may have what you need at home already and others will require a trip to a herb store.
A very simple, yet effective face wash can be made by preparing what is called an herbal infusion with water cress. What this really means is to pour boiling water over a handful of watercress and let is steep about 15 minutes. Strain out the water cress and let sit to cool. When you can stick your finger in it without it burning it is ready to use. Simply dab a cotton swab or wash cloth in the infusion and wipe your face with it.
If you can't find any water cress and would like something even simpler, put a tablespoon of lemon juice in some warm water and use that instead. You don't have to wash your face first, any soap would only coat your skin anyway. If you have open sores, you may want to look harder for the water cress, it won't sting as much.
For a steaming facial, put a handful of chamomile flowers into a pan of boiling water and allow it to cool just a bit. Place the pan on the table and hold your face over it. You can hold a towel over your head and the pan to allow the steam to get to your face better. When you can feel the pores opening, wipe with a cool, clean face cloth.
Honey is a wonderful antiseptic. When you are sitting around in the evening, dab some on any pimples. It will clean out the bacteria that causes the inflammations and clear up your skin.
Once you have cleaned your face, a good mask two times a week will help clear things up too. Red or bentonite clay powders are very good for drawing out impurities. Mix the clay with some apple cider vinegar until it is a consistency that you can smear on your face. Let it dry, about 30 minutes, and then carefully wash off with a clean, wet cloth.
Make a face scrub with ground oatmeal, chamomile tea and tea tree oil. Wash your face gently with it and warm water. After rinsing, use witch hazel as a toner. Your skin will feel very clean and soft. It is a very good way to start and end your day.
The herbal acne treatments that work do not only clear up blemishes and have your face and skin feeling clean and soft, they will not dry your skin out or cause any adverse side effects. Do not expect your pimples to be gone over night, but you will see improvement immediately in that they will not be so red and inflamed. Keep using them and you will see results in about a week, with continuing healing all the time.
A very simple, yet effective face wash can be made by preparing what is called an herbal infusion with water cress. What this really means is to pour boiling water over a handful of watercress and let is steep about 15 minutes. Strain out the water cress and let sit to cool. When you can stick your finger in it without it burning it is ready to use. Simply dab a cotton swab or wash cloth in the infusion and wipe your face with it.
If you can't find any water cress and would like something even simpler, put a tablespoon of lemon juice in some warm water and use that instead. You don't have to wash your face first, any soap would only coat your skin anyway. If you have open sores, you may want to look harder for the water cress, it won't sting as much.
For a steaming facial, put a handful of chamomile flowers into a pan of boiling water and allow it to cool just a bit. Place the pan on the table and hold your face over it. You can hold a towel over your head and the pan to allow the steam to get to your face better. When you can feel the pores opening, wipe with a cool, clean face cloth.
Honey is a wonderful antiseptic. When you are sitting around in the evening, dab some on any pimples. It will clean out the bacteria that causes the inflammations and clear up your skin.
Once you have cleaned your face, a good mask two times a week will help clear things up too. Red or bentonite clay powders are very good for drawing out impurities. Mix the clay with some apple cider vinegar until it is a consistency that you can smear on your face. Let it dry, about 30 minutes, and then carefully wash off with a clean, wet cloth.
Make a face scrub with ground oatmeal, chamomile tea and tea tree oil. Wash your face gently with it and warm water. After rinsing, use witch hazel as a toner. Your skin will feel very clean and soft. It is a very good way to start and end your day.
The herbal acne treatments that work do not only clear up blemishes and have your face and skin feeling clean and soft, they will not dry your skin out or cause any adverse side effects. Do not expect your pimples to be gone over night, but you will see improvement immediately in that they will not be so red and inflamed. Keep using them and you will see results in about a week, with continuing healing all the time.
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