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Homemade Acne Treatment
Acne treatment using Vitamins
Two vitamins, namely, niacin and vitamin A have been used successfully to treat
acne. Vitamin therapy should comprise the intake of 100 mg niacin, three times
daily, and 50,000 international units of vitamin A, three times daily. Vitamin
E, 400 mg, should be taken once daily. This therapy should be continued for a
month.
Acne treatment using Zinc
Another effective remedy in the area of nutrition that seems to offer new
promise of help for acne is zinc. It has shown dramatic results in some cases.
Zinc should be taken in therapeutic doses of 50 mg three times a day. Zinc is
available in tablet and in capsule form. In tablet form, it is available as
Zinfet - 200 mg (Yash Pharma, Bombay). The patient can take a quarter tablet so
as to get 50 mg of zinc. In capsule form, zinc is available as Ulseal 220 mg
(Tam Pharmaceuticals). One-fourth of the powder inside the capsule can be taken
as a single dose. The patient can take a dose of 50 mg daily upto one month or
till there is noticeable improvement and then reduce the dose to 25 mg.
Home remedy for Acne using Orange peel
Homemade Acne Treatment using Orange peel has been found very effective. Pound
the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply to acne affected areas.
Home remedies for Acne using Lemon
A simple remedy at home for acne: Lemon juice applied regulary has proved very
beneficial in reducing pimples and acne.
Home Acne treatment using Garlic
Garlic has been used successfully to cure acne. Rub with raw garlic several
times a day. Garlic is known to have cured the toughest of acne problem. The
external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples and boils. Acne
can further be cured by eating three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month.
This purifies the blood stream and ensures basic cleansing of blood keeping acne
away.
Acne treatment using Coriander and Mint Juice
A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another
effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads. The mixture should be applied
to the face after thoroughly washing it every night before retiring. Mint juice
can be used in a similar manner as coriander juice.
Acne treatment using Fenugreek
Fenugreek is another useful remedy for acne. A paste made of the leaves of this
vegetable, applied over the face every night before going to bed and washed with
warm water in the morning, prevents pimples and blackheads.
Acne treatment using Cucumber
Grated cucumber applied over the face, eyes, and neck for fifteen to twenty
minutes has been found effective. It is the best tonic for the skin of the face.
Its regular use prevents pimples and blackheads.
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