There are few things more frustrating than blemished skin, so
consider turning to these easy home remedies for clear skin instead of
harsh and expensive skin care creams and washes.
Especially if you
have sensitive skin, you will most likely find that over the counter
and prescription skin care products are too strong and can potentially
add to the problem with your skin.
Furthermore, a trip down any
grocery store or drug store aisle will produce an overwhelming number of
skin care products that can easily rack up a hefty bill. Instead, save
your skin in addition to saving a few bucks by whipping up a quick and
easy skin care remedy out of items that are probably already in your
home.
* Clear Your Skin From Within *
Remember the old saying, you are what you eat?
Although
the adage has been around for years, the advice is completely up to
date. If you find yourself suffering from acne or other skin blemishes,
take a look of your body from the inside out.
Your body notifies
you when something is off balance, especially when you are lacking the
proper nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. This notification can likely
express itself in the appearance of blemishes.
Instead of
slathering your skin with items from the beauty aisle, take a walk down
the rest of the aisle in your grocery store in order to experience a
regeneration of your skin.
Eating a well-rounded, healthy diet is
incredibly important. Be sure to include lots of fresh fruit and
vegetables in your diet, as the nutrients provided by these items are
critical.
Furthermore, drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water each day to ensure that your skin remains well hydrated.
* Skip The Drug Store And Head To The Kitchen *
Read
any label of skin care product available on the retail market and you
may find your tummy rumbling. These skin care products are packed with
edible ingredients, from oatmeal to honey to avocado to cucumber.
Instead
of buying these expensive, heavily preserved creams, lotions, and
potions, consider making the alternative mixtures yourself.
Look no further than your kitchen for many fantastic home remedies for clear skin.
When
you see a zit pop up, avoid the urge to squeeze! Instead, dab a bit of
lemon juice on a cotton swab and apply to the affected area.
The
acid in the lemon juice will help extract any infection and your will
avoid adding more bacteria to the mix by keeping your hands off your
skin.
Since one of the main problems associated with skin
blemishes is dead skin cells, exfoliation is critical. Instead of
spending big bucks on fancy bottles and containers of exfoliants, grab a
canister of old fashioned oatmeal.
Mix with water and scrub your
skin clean. The gentleness of the oatmeal is perfect for even the most
sensitive skin and the grainy consistency will remove any dead skin
cells before they have a problem.
You probably use toothpaste with baking soda for whitening your teeth, so why not use the same product to clear up your skin?
Each
night, wash your face with baking soda and water. This mixture is
perfect for keeping your skin clean and dry. The basic property of the
baking soda works to dry up the excess oils that typically cause skin
blemishes.
If a pimple rears its ugly head then you should head immediately to your stove. Mix ground nutmeg with milk and boil.
After
the concoction is completely cooled, apply to the affected area and let
dry overnight. Wash the yummy mixture off your face in the morning and
you will be surprised by the results!
