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ACNE- a skin disorder that develops when the sebaceous glands get inflamed or infected and cause red pimples to develop on the skin.
Baking Soda- helps exfoliate the skin, unblocks pores and gets rid of dead skin.
Cinnamon- antioxidant that helps repair damage caused by acne.
Manuka Honey- helps reduce buildup of bacteria in your pores and helps prevent inflammation.
Lemon Juice- helps treat acne by drying out and disinfecting your skin.
Combine 5 tablespoons Manuka Honey, 2 tablespoons baking soda, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl and mix well.
Apply to acne for 5 minutes and wash with warm water.
Use daily until acne subsides.
Apple Cider Vinegar- The proper way to apply apple cider is to first cleanse your face. Next take a diluted solution of apple cider vinegar and apply to the face using cotton balls or a folded piece of gauze. Never apply the vinegar without diluting it first. The best ratio is 1 tablespoon of vinegar, mixed with three tablespoons of water. The final step is to wait approximately 30 seconds to wash the face with cool water and pat dry with a clean towel. Always pat the face dry as rubbing it dry with a towel can irritate the acne.
Honey- To use this natural method, mix two tablespoons of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon. This mixture has a pleasant odour and the next step is cleanse the face and to lather gently the mixture onto the affected areas. Sit back and relax for 20 minutes while the mixture is absorbed by the skin. Afterwards, gently rinse the face with cool water and again…gently pat the face dry.
Green Tea- To use green tea, make one cup and let it sit to cool. Take a clean cotton ball and moisten it with the green tea, before patting each acne point on the face. This is targeting the individual spots but you can also put the green tea in a small spray bottle and apply it overall if you wish. It would be best to lean over the sink and close your eyes before using the spritzer as it will coat your face and run slightly. Just use a clean washcloth to pat up the extra green tea.
Skin support- acne
1-oz burdock Arctium lappa root
1-oz yellow dock Rumex crispus root
1-oz yarrow Achillea millefolium flowers
1-oz marshmallow Althaea officinalis root
Water
Blend the herbs and store in a glass jar. As needed, use ½-oz of your herbal blend and ½-pt of water to prepare a standard decoction, but simmer until it reduces by approximately one third. Take 1-T three times a day between meals. Store for no more than 72 hours in the refrigerator. You can also apply this preparation topically.