The Truth About Acne Solutions

With acne affecting millions upon millions of people worldwide, it’s no wonder there are multiple solutions such as creams, pills and washes. However, many of these treatments are not always that effective not only because they do not treat the cause, but because they are difficult to match to your own skin types and possible allergic reactions.

A large variety of acne treatment medications, oil-control moisturizers, astringents and cleansers are available in the market and these can help very well if matched correctly, so this is not an attack on such treatments. However, there are an equal amount of treatments and even medications that will clear your wallet much faster than your acne outbreaks.

These types of treatments can work extremely well when combined with alternative treatments that tackle the root of the problem.

Either way, if you do decide to try pharmaceutical treatments, always look for all natural ingredients that are completely oil free if possible. Other less drastic treatments which do not require a prescription would be things such as a mud mask. I have found that a good mud mask will work really well when combined with a healthy diet or detox.

DIY treatment does not have to be expensive…

There are several methods you can try to ease the severity of your acne whilst seeking a permanent solution. Here’s something you can do daily to help…

1. Steam and cleanse

Steam will help to open up the pores. Then you can use a gentle cleansing cloth to clear the pores naturally. Remember not to use soaps or any other oil based cleaners.

2. Exfoliate

The next step after the pores are cleansed is to actually remove them. This is something that a mud mask works well to do, but this is slightly cheaper. Basically, you’ll need to gently scrub away the affected areas with a proper exfoliating brush to remove the dead cells.

3. Medicate

One this is done, many people find that natural tea tree oil helps to sooth and protect your skin from bacterial and fungal infections. This is because tea tree oil is antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral.

4. Moisturize

The last step is to moisturize your skin. This should only ever be done with a 100% natural moisturizer that contains no perfumes, chemicals or high oil content.

Remember, different approaches work for different people. It all depends on the alkaline levels in your skin, plus the sensitivity and severity of your acne. My best advice is to simply try out different approaches and see which one works for you. There are plenty of alternative solutions to the pharmaceutical drugs, creams, pills and potions. Many people are reporting great success in clearing their acne with holistic and alternative remedies and approaches, so try to keep an open mind and do what’s best for your skin and your wallet.

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