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I’ll try just about anything to make my face clear.
If you need medical advice, this isn’t my domain.
Acne sucks, and it’s easy to get wrapped up in trendy treatments and miracle products.
A lot of them are scams, and some natural treatments can go horribly wrong.
If you need a little help, here are some treatments you never thought of before.
If it’s too cold for you, wrap a cube in a paper towel or washcloth before applying.
Or get yourself an ice roller that you might keep in your freezer and reuse.
I havethis one I love it.
This makes it a good solve in a pinch for spots that appear overnight or before a special occasion.
I took a look at the ingredients, and one of the main ingredients is calamine.
I tried swapping outregular calamine lotionto see if it would have the same effect.
It’s my go-to spot treatment now.
Turmeric has amazing anti-inflammatory properties that are difficult to rival.
Tea tree oil
Oil?
Yup!Tea tree oildoesn’tfeellike an oil.
It has a dry feeling to it.
Tea tree oil comes from the Melaleuca tree, native to Australia.
Withmicrobial and antiseptic properties,it’s been used to solve minor medical and skin ailments for ages.
I recommend diluting it with water before applying, especially if you have really sensitive skin.
Honey
Honey is sweet, but it’s also an anti-inflammatory.
I like to do this once a week.
And while regular honey is great, Manuka honey is even better.
It’s even used to treat woundsaccording to wound care specialist Frank Bongiorno, MD.
He says Manuka honey’s pH content, which leans toward acidic, helps the healing process.
How does it work?
Well, you save a banana peel, cut it up, and rub the peel on blemished areas.
It will be less red, less swollen, and may heal much faster.
Next time you eat a banana, give it a try.
Now, I’m not talking the bright blue kind from the drug store.
I’m talking real, natural aloe, with no additives and with real healing properties.
Aloe is a hero plant that can reduce redness, inflammation, itching, and more.
It’s pretty amazing, but I bet you never thought to put it on your zits.
Meet one of your new favorite spot treatments.
Test a small patch on your jawline or neck before applying to your whole face.
And if you have any concerns about something, contact your dermatologist or an esthetician.
Natural remedies aren’t for everyone, but I’ve found several that have worked for me.
Whatever you end up trying, check that you keep in mind that these might not work for you.
