Wednesday, January 28, 2009

A Natural Way To Treat The Skin Condition Acne

By Dave Bern

Acne is not something that teenagers and young adults suffer from; today it is a condition that can trouble many adults in later life as well. Today, however, there are now plenty of different treatments available which can help you to deal with this particular skin condition. Many of which now contain very few chemicals that could actually be harmful to one's skin and cause it further damage.

This is certainly one of the main reasons why so many people are now choosing to use natural ways of treating this particular skin condition today. There are plenty of good quality natural acne treatments one can now use that do not contain chemicals which are harsh or dangerous on ones skin.

A lot of people feel that the natural acne treatments one can use do not seem as effective or work as quickly as prescription to over the counter medications for treating this condition are. But this is not the truth, yes it may take some time before you see positive results from using such natural treatments, but they still are as effective as any other medication for treating this skin condition are.

One of the most effective natural treatments for acne is tea tree oil. It is a golden color and will have been distilled from the leaves of certain plants using steam. This particular natural treatment has been used for many centuries by the Australian indigenous people not only for medicinal purposes but for cosmetic ones as well.

The oil itself contains anti-bacterial properties which help to kill off the bacterium that causes acne to form under your skin. This particular natural treatment for acne should never be applied directly to ones skin, but rather it be diluted in a mixture of water. You should put 1 part oil to 20 parts water in order for it to be truly effective.

In fact because of its effectiveness many acne products being produced today which contain benzoyl peroxide in them are being remade using tea tree oil instead. This is because the results it provides the user with are very similar to those of the chemical benzoyl peroxide and are certainly not as harmful.

A person with sensitive skin should look more to use a product that contains tea tree oil in it as it is much gentler and milder on theirs. Plus it is far less likely for a person's skin to dry out when using it. To further enhance the effectiveness of the tea tree oil on a person's skin mixing it with some Aloe Vera is a good idea.

Along with tea tree oil another natural ingredient which is considered to be one of the best acne treatments now available is the spice turmeric. This particular treatment for acne cannot only be applied directly to the affected area of skin, but can be taken orally as well. This natural acne treatment contains antiseptic properties which again can help to kill off the bacterium causing your acne.

When taken orally it is best to mix a small amount of the turmeric into a cup of warm milk and drink prior to going to bed at night. As for the topical application mix some turmeric into a smooth creamy paste with either coconut oil or sesame oil. Then apply directly to the affected skin around 20 minutes prior to going to bed to allow it to dry and so you do not get any on your pillow. Then leave it on overnight and you will be astounded at the difference in the sizes of your acne spots the following morning. - 15266

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