How 2 Get Rid Of Pimples

Archive for December, 2009

Trying various natural cures for acne may be of interest to you if you experience side effects from either oral or over the counter acne treatments. There are many to choose from. I will list these natural cures alphabetically.

• Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera is a species of a succulent plant. It is often used in oral and topical treatments to reduce inflammation and to stimulate healing. Aloe vera has been used for centuries to help heal burned or damaged skin. Many products in the market today contain aloe vera. You can find it in soaps, tissues, body washes, lotions and shampoos.
• Azelaic Acid. Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid found naturally in rye, wheat and barley. It is also produced by yeasts naturally found on the skin. It is effective in treating mild to moderate acne. It works against the bacteria that causes acne and can help with the renewal of cells in the follicles of the skin. Topical creams should contain no more than 20% of azelaic acid as it can be an irritant.
• Bioflavinoids. Bioflavinoids are the natural pigments in fruits and vegetables. They are antioxidants used to help prevent skin damage. There are well over 800 different bioflavinoids. They are often used in oral acne treatments but can be a natural acne cure if one consumes a lot of fruits and vegetables.  Cherries, grapefruits, oranges, lemons, grapes, black currants, apricots, blackberries, cantaloupes and broccoli are some of the foods high in bioflavinoids.
• Echinacea. Echinacea is the beautiful purple coneflower. These days the herb is used in preparations that fight colds and the flu. Echinacea is beneficial in treating skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis and eczema. It can help reduce clogged pores to get rid of blackheads and the bacteria that promotes pimples.
• Plant Oils. Many oils are beneficial to the skin. Olive, primrose oil, flax seed oil, and wheat germ oil are just of the few oils used in many topical acne treatments. They stimulate healing by the essential fatty acids they contain. They give the topical products the consistency it needs and also help to dissolve clogged pores.




• Salicylic Acid. Salicylic acid comes from the bark of willow trees. It has long been considered a medicinal plant. It is a beta hydroxy acid. This ingredient is also used to help dissolve the buildup in clogged pores. It is probably one of the most used ingredients in todays battle against pimples and other major skin disorders. It can cause minor irritation to the skin so it should be tested before it is applied to the whole face.
• Sulphur. Sulphur is a mineral and it is present in our cells. The bodies natural healing abilities are stimulated by sulphur. It is used as an ingredient to help dry up pimples. Sulphur helps reduce the production of sebum which can cause clogged pores.
• Tea Tree Oil. Tea tree oil is an essential oil from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant from the east coast of Australia. It is effective on anything from dandruff to acne and blackheads. It is capable of penetrating the skin to help disinfect and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A, C, D, E and all the B vitamins are extremely helpful in building our immune systems and regenerating healthy cells. Zinc and selenium and sulphur are important minerals with zinc being considered one of the most natural acne cures that help get rid of pimples.

These are just some of the natural treatments that can be used to get rid of pimples fast.