Hope you found the information in my last article about treating acne with tomatoes beneficial. It's really an amazing little fruit/vegetable.
But, no one treatment works for everyone. The next few posts will share what others have found successful in the treatment of their own pimples.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil comes from the Melaleuca alternifoliais tree in Australia. It contains bacteria-fighting substances called Terpenes which many people swear by for treating acne.
Terpenes are known to weaken or kill bacteria, so even if it's not your choice for acne treatment, this is something to keep in mind. Tea Tree Oil won't cure acne, but it will kill the bacteria associated with it, thus reducing the symptoms.
How to use Tree Tea Oil
Tea Tree oil can be irritating to the skin if used straight. You'll want to dilute it first. Add a drop or two to a half cup of water or mix with some cool, soothing pure aloe vera gel. Use a clean, sterile cotton ball to dab on pimples. Try it in just a small area the first time to see how your skin reacts.
Disclaimer: I'm not a health care professional. Use Tea Tree Oil at your own risk and don't forget to dilute it first.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
How to treat acne with tomatoes!
Acne is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and pimples, esp. on the face, back, and chest.
Even experts don't completely agree on the number one cause of acne. Some say it's caused by hormones and the change in hormones that comes with the onset of puberty, others say food allergies are a big contributing factor. For most of us, when we look in the mirror and see pimples, we don't really care how they got there - we just want them gone.
Being the frugal person I am, it was important to me to find a way to get rid of acne without dumping a boatload of money into the bank account of a dermatologist or buying expensive prescription medicines.
So, I started looking into home remedies or folk remedies as some call them. Besides saving money, the thought of finding a natural cure for acne was very appealing.
For my first article, I'm going to tell you about the natural acne treatment that worked best for me and in later articles I will tell about treatments for acne that worked well for others because the same treatment doesn't work for everyone. The beauty of home remedies is that they are almost always low in cost, involve natural foods or herbs and are simple to use.
So, about those tomatoes. Seriously, who would have guessed tomatoes could get rid of those ugly pimples?
Tomatoes are naturally rich in vitamins A and C making them a natural choice for the treatment of acne and using them couldn't be easier.
Just slice a tomato in half and rub it on the trouble areas on your face (or chest or back). Leave the juice on your skin for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. I repeated this nightly until the pimples were gone.
Others like to take the pulp from the tomato and mash it into mask that they apply to the affected area. If you do this, once again you leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. I preferred just rubbing the tomato directly onto my skin.
It really was that simple for me and for others I've read about. It took several days for me to notice a difference. About six days, if I remember right. For some people it can take up to 2 weeks. Once the pimples were cleared up, I continued to use tomatoes 2-3 times a week to keep them away. I still get an occasional pimple here and there, but the overwhelming problem is gone.
Even if you don't have a problem with acne, the vitamins in tomatoes are still good for your skin. If you're looking for an inexpensive natural way to tighten the pores in your skin, try tomatoes!
Even experts don't completely agree on the number one cause of acne. Some say it's caused by hormones and the change in hormones that comes with the onset of puberty, others say food allergies are a big contributing factor. For most of us, when we look in the mirror and see pimples, we don't really care how they got there - we just want them gone.
Being the frugal person I am, it was important to me to find a way to get rid of acne without dumping a boatload of money into the bank account of a dermatologist or buying expensive prescription medicines.
So, I started looking into home remedies or folk remedies as some call them. Besides saving money, the thought of finding a natural cure for acne was very appealing.
For my first article, I'm going to tell you about the natural acne treatment that worked best for me and in later articles I will tell about treatments for acne that worked well for others because the same treatment doesn't work for everyone. The beauty of home remedies is that they are almost always low in cost, involve natural foods or herbs and are simple to use.
So, about those tomatoes. Seriously, who would have guessed tomatoes could get rid of those ugly pimples?
Tomatoes are naturally rich in vitamins A and C making them a natural choice for the treatment of acne and using them couldn't be easier.
Just slice a tomato in half and rub it on the trouble areas on your face (or chest or back). Leave the juice on your skin for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. I repeated this nightly until the pimples were gone.
Others like to take the pulp from the tomato and mash it into mask that they apply to the affected area. If you do this, once again you leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. I preferred just rubbing the tomato directly onto my skin.
It really was that simple for me and for others I've read about. It took several days for me to notice a difference. About six days, if I remember right. For some people it can take up to 2 weeks. Once the pimples were cleared up, I continued to use tomatoes 2-3 times a week to keep them away. I still get an occasional pimple here and there, but the overwhelming problem is gone.
Even if you don't have a problem with acne, the vitamins in tomatoes are still good for your skin. If you're looking for an inexpensive natural way to tighten the pores in your skin, try tomatoes!
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