Looking For an Alternative Acne Treatment – 6 of the Best Therapeutic Face

If you are looking for an alternative acne treatment to use
instead of those over the counter remedies then how about taking
advantage of the gentle healing powers of some of natures finest
natural ingredients.

Treating your acne with natural ingredients is always going to
be so much better for your skin as they are much less likely to
irritate and aggravate than many of the harsh chemicals
contained in many of the preparations used to treat acne.

Learning how to make acne reducing facial cleansers and masks
at home using natural ingredients is simplicity in itself. All
you need to know is what to mix together and how best to use
them. Here are some of my favorite recipes for homemade
cleansers and facial masks; many of which are ideal for oily or
acne-prone skin.

All of these mixtures are extremely gentle and should not cause
any irritation to your skin, however as with any product you use
you must discontinue their use if you have any adverse reaction
at all.

Also, when removing your cleanser, consider rinsing some of
these over your kitchen sink rather than the bathroom sink, as
some have ingredients that need to go down the garbage disposal!
No sense having beautiful acne free skin if your bathroom sink
is blocked up.

Simple egg yolk cleanser

Eggs are full of protein, vitamin A, and fatty acids that are
very good for the skin. Take one beaten egg and apply it to the
face with a cotton ball, or add a bit of vitamin E oil to the
beaten egg. Let it dry on the face and sit for about 15
minutes, then just rinse it all off with cool water.

This will keep your skin hydrated and is a great treatment to
try once every week.

Honey and oatmeal cleanser

When it comes to home remedies, this mask is probably one of
the oldest there's ever been. All you need to do is simply mix
honey and oatmeal in proportion to make a paste and apply to
your skin for a good 15 minutes. The excess oils and dirt in
your skin are absorbed by the oatmeal while the honey helps to
condition and moisturize.

This also makes a great scrub for exfoliating; just apply it to
your skin and rub in a very gently circular motion for several
minutes, then rinse away.

Oily skin cleanser

Take a quarter of a tomato, peel away the skin and then put it
through a strainer to get all the seeds out. Add two
tablespoons of plain yogurt, a few slices of mashed cucumber, a
quarter cup of oatmeal, two teaspoons of vitamin E oil, and a
crushed mint leaf. Mix all these ingredients together, apply to
your face and leave on for about ten minutes. Then use a warm
damp cloth to remove…Wonderful!

Yogurt and honey cleanser

This is a cleanser has also stood the test of time. Here you
need to mix equal parts of room temperature natural yogurt
(Note: do not use fat free or low-fat ) with honey that has been
warmed enough to become runny (put in the microwave for a
minute) and apply to your face; leave the mixture on for 15
minutes and then rinse off with a warm cloth. Just make sure
the honey is not too hot before you apply it! Adding a bit more
honey than yogurt will increase the moisturizing benefits.

Milk of magnesia cleanser

Milk of magnesia is actually very natural and comes from
magnesium, which is an element that naturally absorbs acids and
other harmful ingredients in the stomach. However, we have
discovered that it makes for a great facial mask and is
brilliant for very oily skin. Simply apply a very fine film of
it (make sure it's plain and unflavored) to your face, let it
set for 15 minutes, and then rinse off with cold water.

Face cleanser for oily skin - Lemon and strawberry

Oily skin really benefits from the natural astringent
properties of Lemons and strawberries. One teaspoon of lemon
juice or the juice of one lemon should be combined with the
whites of two eggs, a few tablespoons of honey that has been
warmed enough to be runny, and a cup of strawberries. Blend or
mash the ingredients together and apply to your face, leave to
set for ten minutes, and then rinse off with a warm cloth.

Acne reducing masks and cleansers – How to use them

If you have acne and an oily skin you will also usually suffer
with a very sensitive skin and even though these masks and
cleansers are made from pure natural ingredients they are still
very potent and may cause redness, peeling, stinging, and so on.

Therefore, It's always better to start with a very light
application of any mask and leave it on only for a few minutes
before gently rinsing away. Be aware of how your face and skin
react; if you feel any discomfort, stop using it. But if you
seem to be getting some results then you can try leaving it on
for a few minutes longer. You might want to consider using a
mask only once per week initially, and if you're pleased with
the results then increase the application to say twice per week
and then to every other day.

One final thing to remember with your alternative acne
treatment, just because a small amount of something works well
this doesn't necessarily mean that more will be better. Stick
with mixing the ingredients exactly as directed rather than
adding in extra of anything.

About The Author: Using face masks made from natural
ingredients is an excellent alternative acne treatment but make
sure you follow the 3 unbreakable rules before it even touches
your skin. Visit http://www.acneskincarecenter.com to learn more

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