You may be surprised to learn that you have the benefits of some acne treatments right in your own refrigerator. Some products that can be used to treat acne are right under your very nose in your refrigerator and pantry.
Years ago, people went to the refrigerator to use products on their hair to make it more shiny and manageable. This included mayonnaise, beer and eggs - all of which were used on the hair. They worked well, but then companies came out with conditioners and treatments that all mimicked the natural products. The refrigerator hair care gave way to hair care sold in salons, made with chemicals that cost a lot more money.
Some of the products in your refrigerator have been used for years to make hair shiny, treat acne and also for hygiene purposes. Some that you can use to treat acne are as follows:
Oatmeal Masque
Okay, so you don’t have oatmeal in your refrigerator - but it is still in the kitchen so it counts as a treatment, You can mix up oatmeal so that it forms a paste and apply it to your face. Be sure to use the oatmeal that has no sugar in it as sugar will only irritate your face. Allow the oatmeal to dry and harden before rinsing off with cold water. This will draw out the bacteria in the pores that are affected by the acne.
Plain Yogurt Masque
Plain yogurt has a lot of different uses but have you ever thought of it as a facial masque? This can be used as is to make a facial masque. Simply apply some to your face and allow it to dry. Then rinse clean. The yogurt has live cultures that will draw out the bacteria from the skin and allow your skin to feel fresh.
Egg Masque
Take an egg white and beat it until it gets foamy. Apply it to your face and allow it to harden. This is a very effective facial masque that will draw out the oil in your skin. The egg mask should be left on for about 15 minutes before it gets hard and tightens up the skin. Not only is this remedy excellent at fighting acne, but it also works well to fight aging.
After you wash your face from the egg masque, you will feel that your skin is very tight and that the oil seems to be removed. This will last for a while but it can be beneficial at ridding your skin of excess oil that contributes to acne.
Cucumber Peel Treatment
You have probably heard about cucumber peels being used to revive tired eyes, but did you know that you can also use them to also sooth your skin as well? Cucumber is very soothing and has qualities that can reduce swelling and inflammation, both of which you have when you have acne. Simply put a cucumber slice on the affected area and relax. Of course, you will have to be laying down to do this. While you are proceeding with the cucumber slices on your face, you can also use them on your eyes to relieve tired eyes. It takes about 10 minutes for the cucumber healing to work and you will feel refreshed after you remove these from your face.
Balsamic Vinegar
Dab a bit of balsamic vinegar on affected areas of the face to dry up a pimple. It will have a bit of a sting to it, but the acidity of the vinegar will work to dry up the pimple and draw out the bacteria.
Lemon Juice
Just as you used the balsamic vinegar, you can also use lemon or lime juice in the same manner. A little dab will do you here, you do not have to overdo it. You may prefer the lemon juice over the balsamic vinegar as the vinegar has a pungent odor. You can do this before bed to dry up red pimples.
Your refrigerator is not just a place to store food, but remedies. Eating the right foods is one thing - putting the right foods directly on your skin doubles your ability to cure your acne.
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