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Acne

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/* Home remedies */
== Home remedies ==
* Lemon juice, H2O2, willow bark, aloe, echinacea and goldenseal : Mix in a bowl or container some lemon juice, a small amount of hydrogen peroxide, willow bark powder, echinacea and goldenseal. Mix together and use this solution as an astringent. Apply w/ cotton balls or tissue and leave it on your face to dry. Once it dries, put aloe vera on your skin. Do this twice daily after first washing your face.*[[PropolisEchinacea]] has been reported , tea tree and white willow bark have antibacterial/anti-fungal properties - they have shown to be effective in the treatment of Ulcersa useful remedy for acne and boils.* Manuka honey is recomended for Wound healing, Leg [[ulcersWitch Hazel]], citrus extracts and [[Burnscalendula]]are powerful astringents, Skin conditions (such as which makes them useful in fighting acne and wrinkles), Coughs.
* Cedarwood oil : The astringent action helps to treat acne and oily skin eruptions.
* Guggulipid (Commiphora mukul) is an herb used in Indian medicine to improve blood lipid profiles. It is closely related to the herb myrrh. Guggulipid is said to reduce acne lesions.
* [[Chamomile]], [[Cat's Claw]] and geranium extract help with inflammation and redness.
* [[Echinacea]], tea tree and white willow bark have antibacterial/anti-fungal properties - they have shown to be a useful remedy for acne and boils.
* [[Witch Hazel]], citrus extracts and [[calendula]] are powerful astringents, which makes them useful in fighting acne
*Facial masks made from seaweed extract and bentonite clay are said to calm the skin and aid healing for acne sufferers.
* [[Light Therapy]] : Sunlight was long known to improve acne, and this was thought to be due to antibacterial and other effects of the ultraviolet spectrum which cannot be used as a long-term treatment due to the likelihood of skin damage.
* [[Oregon Grape]] root is used for acne, it stated that the herb has "anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and bile-stimulating properties.
* sweet [[basil]] oil and [[Holy Basil]] oil can help combat acne.
* Lemon juice[[Propolis]] has been reported to be effective in the treatment of Ulcers.* [[Manuka Honey]] is recomended for Wound healing, H2O2Leg [[ulcers]], willow bark[[Burns]], aloeSkin conditions (such as acne and wrinkles), echinacea and goldenseal Coughs.* [[Garlic]] : Mix in a bowl or container some lemon juice, Cut a small amount clove of hydrogen peroxide, willow bark powder, echinacea garlic in half and goldenseal. Mix together and use this solution as an astringent. Apply w/ cotton balls or tissue and leave rub it on your face to dryover the affected area. Once it driesDone regularly, put aloe vera on your skin. Do this twice daily after first washing the antibacterial properties found in garlic cloves will help to clear up your facecomplexion.
*Fresh [[basil]] leaves : Take a small handful of fresh basil leaves (available at most grocery stores). Let the leaves simmer in two cups of water for about 15 minutes and then put the mixture in the refrigerator to chill. Apply the mixture to troubled areas or your entire face with a cotton ball. Gets rid of acne and also helps with any existing scarring.
*Egg white : Dab a little egg white on pimples and leave it on overnight or sometimes apply it all over your face or affected area. You'll likely notice results the next morning. Pimples/zits are reduced or gone, and your skin feels great.
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