April 10, 2011

Baking Soda for Acne

A lot of people are asking about the connections of baking soda to pimples. Well then this article will answer that question. Yes, baking soda can alleviate symptoms of acne and prevent the growth of pimples overnight. And most of these are from personal experience. Here are some baking soda options as home acne remedies.

As a face mask One of the most common and effective baking soda acne treatment today is very simple to do. A paste is created by adding water to the baking soda. This is applied directly to the skin and left there for the next ten to fifteen minutes. This helps clean the skin and make it look fresher than before. You can do this four times every week, preferably done before going to sleep. Of course, like other home acne remedies, it is important to first wash your face before proceeding. Rubbing towel on your skin is also not a good idea. Ideally, drying should be done by patting or dabbing the towel on the face.

Specific spots treatment This baking soda acne treatment is pretty much the same as the face mask. However, what you do is place the paste on the pimple itself. It can be left overnight and removed in the morning. What this does is dry the pores and remove excess oil off the skin. Again, a clean towel is necessary to pat dry.

Baking soda and scars When it comes to scars, baking soda can also be useful. Most people are very adamant about the truthfulness of this method.

Trying out the baking soda method This method is not really advisable for people with sensitive skin. If you want to do a skin test, first place baking soda paste on the inside of your wrist. Wait for the paste to dry out first before removing. Look for another alternative if your skin starts to itch or become reddish.

If you find yourself allergic, there are also various home remedies for acne that you can choose from. Other alternatives include pumpkin, toothpaste or garlic. Pumpkin and garlic have all the earmarks of an effective face mask. They also double as scar removers so it's a win-win situation. You can also place toothpaste directly on the pimple.

Keep in mind that these remedies may take time to be effective. However, you should be able to achieve results if you stick to one program. Also, don't forget to lie an active and healthy lifestyle. This will definitely add to your skins health. Don't forget to remove make up and wash your face daily.

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