I have switched to all natural skin care regimen. I have been using the oil cleansing method with jojoba oil/almond oil and sometimes olive oil, followed by some hot steam. I then use tea tree bar soap. I finish it all with Witch Hazel/Aloe toner and Shea Butter Lotion. I do an olive oil/sugar scrub once a week.
My skin has calmed down significantly, but I still have blemishes around the hairline by my temples and underneath my chin. The acne is just on the surface and they are red spots, they’re not deep or with whiteheads or anything…so that’s a good sign. My forehead, nose and cheeks have cleared up and the pores are clean. But I am still having issues with the other areas. I have been doing this cleaning regime for about a month. I am sometimes tempted to go back to chemical products…but I won’t, because it made my skin 100 times worse…so I know this is the best way.
Does anyone know of some other effective tricks? And also any tricks for the dark spots/scars left by acne? Thanks!
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Detergents found in regular soap are one of the worst causes and it sounds like you are already on your way with some of the natural alternatives. One more to try which is cost effective and very good is using Oats..If you put these in a stocking and tie it up tight it will lather like soap and is good for your skin (doesn dry it out)
Also try avoiding any excess oils to the face are from touching or rubbing or cosmetics.
Hope this helps you
Wow! It sounds like you are doing a great job with your skin.
I understand you want to go natural, but there are spas which do laser treatments to get rid of brown acne scars and can really help new acne. It is expensive.
You might just want to continue your treatment and see if you are happy in a month.
It will eventually stop as u continue ur regimen.As 4 the scars,shea butter is great 4 that,idk if ur using the real stuff as lotion,or a blend.Otherwise get some pure shea and spot treat those scars.
Toothpaste overnight works
use clearasil ultra
HOMŒOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ACNE / PIMPLES :-
Head remedy.Pimples worse during menses;worse after eating fats, sugar, coffee and meat Psorinum 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
Pimples at the age of puberty with itching Asterias Rub 30X, 6 hourly
If Asterias rub fails; pustuler eruptions Kali Brom 30X, 6 hourly
Chronic cases; worse after taking eggs and during winter seasons Streptococcin.200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)
To clean the complexion Berberis Aquifolium Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 7 – 8 drops
Pimples; stools constipated like sheep’s dung; worse from sea bathing Magnesia Mur.30X, 6 hourly
Acne of nose; better in damp weather Causticum.30X, 6 hourly
To cover tendency of pimples and to purify the blood Echinacea Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 5 – 10 drops
Acne rosacea.Pimples are painful for some distance around; worse during menstruation. Eugenia J Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 5 -10 drops
Pimples hard like flee bites, chilblains Agaricus Mus 30X or 200X, 6 hourly
Skin moist; pimples; digestion slow; flatulence; better fanning Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 6 hourly
Rose colourd pimples; pale,waxy skin; chilly persons Silicea.200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
Acne in tuberculer patients Tuberculinum K 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
Acne hard; indurated base with pustule at apex; night sweats Arsenic Iod 3X or 6X, 4 hourly
When above remedies fail (intercurrent remedy) Sulphur 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
For more information about Homeopathy and how to treat Acne, Pimples etc check this link :- http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/acne-symp…
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Homeopathic Remedies, Beauty tips (Plastic Medicines to improve Complexion / Glow / Scars / Keloids / Burn Scars ) :-
For dry and rough skin. Aversion to take bath; scratching of the effected lesions Sulphur 30 (3 Doses) or 200, (6 Doses), weekly
Pain after scratching with rough and dry skin. Patient likes cold climate Psorinum 200 or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)
Dark circles around eyes due to shock or grief Natrum Mur 200 or 1M weekly (3 Doses)
Eyes sunken and face pale due to loss of vital fluids China 6X or 30, 4 hourly
Saddle like brownish complexion of nose and cheeks. Yellow spots on chest. sallow look Sepia 200 weekly (3 Doses)
Dark circle around the eyes due to nervous weakness or prolonged nervous tension Phosphorus 200 weekly (3 Doses)
For blackish spots; dry, rough, scaly skin; burning sensation. Restlessness Arsenic Album 30, 4 hourly
Bluish, purple spots, face pale, jaundiced. patient cannot tolerate pressure of even clothes around throat, abdomen and waist Lachesis 30 or 200, weekly (3 Doses)
Complexion yellow due to anemia Ferrum Met 3X , 4 hourly
Face deathly pale with blue rings around the eyes Bismuth 200, weekly (3 Doses)
Warts, epithelioma; frickles and blotches; brownish spots Thuja Occ 200 weekly, (6 Doses)
Face pimply, dry, rough, scaly skin; to clean the complexion Berberis Aq Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 4-5 drops
To dissolve scar tissue Thiosinaminum 3X, 4 hourly
Old burn or injury marks; bleeds easily; warts Causticum 30 or 200, 6 hourly.
To make skin smooth and supple and to heal wounds without leaving a scar, CALENDULA OINTMENT.
No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge. Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine. You can get Homeopathic remedies from most Health & Herb Stores in USA and EU.
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