Natural Pimple Buster

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It's not easy to grow up having pimples because it is when you're very conscious of your appearance and the last thing you want to see is a pimple resting happily on your face. However, if you're young and in the adolescent period, don't just wish yourself to adulthood because even adults can develop pimples. As a matter of fact, even those in their 40s can have one or two.

There are plenty of pimple ointment and cream that you can buy over the counter. Nothing beats the homemade and natural ones that you can use at home. Here are some natural pimple busters that you can use to ward those blemishes.

• Lemon juice has anti bacterial properties that will help treat pimples. You can dip a cotton ball to the lemon juice and apply on the affected area. Leave for 20 minutes and wash with cool water.

• Strawberries - This yummy fruit is a natural source of salicylic acid. Make a strawberry mask by mashing some strawberries and mixing 1 tablespoon of honey, few lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a clean bowl. Apply on your clean face and leave for 15 minutes then wash it off with water.

• Cucumber - This cool vegetable can ease swelling and redness, just apply the cucumber pulp on the affected area. 

• Aloe Vera - This plant can help heal pimples and its soothing properties help in ease pain and inflammation. Apply the pulp of the aloe vera leaf on the affected area.

• Ground cinnamon - Cinnamon has an antiseptic properties so you can make a mask by mixing 2 tablespoons of organic honey to ground cinnamon.  Make sure it is enough to make a light mask. Apply on the affected area for 20 mins, and rinse with lukewarm water.

• Tea Tree Oil - This has antimicrobial properties which can eliminate bacterias causing acne/pimple flareups. Apply a drop of tea tree oil on the affected area.

There are more natural remedies for pimples that you can easily make home. Try some of this and save not just your skin from chemicals but also save money by making these home remedies.

Pimple Face

I am so baffled why my face is breaking out on tiny pimples on my forehead and chin area. I am way past the puberty stage where having skin blemish is a common occurrence.

I am still using the same pimple cream. I just noticed that my skin is probably immune to the components of the pimple cream. I think I will have to check the internet for the best acne treatment review. I may have to shift to a different brand if mine does not serve its purposed anymore.

Not Another Zit!

What is wrong with my skin these days? I think I am too old to have pimples. Then again, maybe not.

After my pimple outbreak few days ago, another one developed on my right cheek. Almost near the chin area and it is very red. My daughter saw and teased me about it. She thought, only she would get pimples and I was the invincible one. Wrong!

I am fussy about what I put on my face. I wonder how to get rid of acne fast? I have a party to attend to. I don't want my big, red zit to get all the attention. Sigh...

Mega Zit on my Face

They said, when one pushes 40 (although it is still 2 years before I am over the hill), the blemish comes far in between. Well, let me tell you this, that does not apply to me. My face has been breaking out lately. I have small pimples below my chin and some at my back. And to my surprise, I saw one mega zit right on my left cheek near the ear lobe. Ouch!

The pimple is so red that my friend even tried to wipe it thinking it was a ketchup splatter on my face. Double ouch!

I am not very keen on concealing the blemish, too afraid that I may aggravate and cause it to create a tiny village of zits on my face. So, I am sticking to my acne treatment clear gel with a mild salicylic acid component so as not to burn my face and cause discoloration.

I hope it clears up soon because I am getting a bit conscious every time people mistake it for a ketchup. That will give you an idea on how red it is right now.

Pimple Be Gone...Please!

My daughter's skin problem is still at its peak. We already took her to a dermatologist last time we had a vacation in the Philippines. She was given a hypo-allergenic soap for her face which was mild with balanced ph level. She was told to drink plenty of water, have enough rest and to skip oily and junk food too.

The skin doctor also prescribed an acne cream to use at night on her problematic areas like the forehead and the T-zone. So far, the pimples on her forehead had diminished. However, new pimples are now visible on her nose area.

She is really into the puberty stage now. Much as I try to console her that things like having pimples and blemishes are part of growing up, she is not convinced. I am not sure if we can blame it to the genes since her dad had pimples while passing thru adolescent period. I was not spared too but had barely an outbreak of blemish.

I hope this skin problem does not affect her social life and the way she sees herself. I am just scared that this blemish issue will mar her confidence in meeting people and being who she really is inspite of the external appearance.

Oily Skin and Acne-Prone

I am sure my daughter did not get her acne-prone genes from me. I never had that much problem while I was about the same age as her. I have tried several oitments for her sensitive skin. I checked with the dermatologist about her skin-condition but she still gets break-outs. I am thankful though that the area affected is confined to the forehead only. Imagine if her cheeks get pimples too. She will get very upset and it is not a young lass would like to see when she looks on the mirror.

She is very careful with her face now. She is using the one recommended by the dermatologist. However, the best acne wash is still water in my opinion.

Skipping Junk Food

It has been several weeks now since I last had my junk food binge. I actually stopped eating chips and fried stuff for health reasons. I was having a tough time during the first few days but has already gotten the hang of eating bland food.

This move to clean up my eating habit for health reason has also brought some evident results. My weight is "slightly decreasing" even without exercise. My pants are getting a bit loose. My skin is clear and I will not need any adult acne cure. My sleeping pattern is great. I don't feel lethargic and my energy level is soaring without any aid of stimulants.

I think I will keep doing this until I reach my healthy weight goal. Health is wealth!

Beauty 101 - Acne Treatment

Acne can be treated. It is really not a hopeless case as long as you take necessary steps to maintain good hygiene. Drink plenty of water and eat vegetables and fresh fruits. Avoiding greasy and fatty food can also prevent the acne from building up. Over the counter acne treatment gel can also prevent the spread of acne and aids in drying the affected area; thus, minimizing scars and blemish spots. also, it pays to have a good night sleep and avoid getting over-stressed.

Having a flawless skin is a genetic disposition. If you are blessed with a peachy complexion then better take care of it.

Acne Village

My daughter gets very conscious with her skin complexion these days. She is checking on her face specially her forehead regularly now. Her forehead is her problematic area because it is acne-prone. We call it her little acne village. It's just a banter and we make sure she does not get fired up with that.

After checking the web to find the best acne spot treatment and checking with a skin specialist, she has been given a mild acne gel to dry up the acne. So far, it's doing a great job without leaving my daughter's forehead dry and flaky.

Spotless Back

I really admire those ladies who can bare their freckles-free, pimple-free and not so hairy backs with pretty off shoulder blouses and tube dresses. I remember when wearing those kind of clothing when I was younger and blemish-free. I wonder what happened as I have gotten older. Although I barely get pimples on my face and I am very thankful for that. My back is another problem. Lately, I noticed some rashes which I think are small pimples. I wonder if I can find any good acne body wash here in Dubai. I just cannot stand having small rashes at my back. I can bear having freckles here and there but please not the zits!

Skin Problem

My daughter is turning 12 few weeks from now and her acne has started to sprout like little mushrooms on her forehead.

I tried giving her mild acne cream to combat the growth and spread of her tiny army of pimples. I hope there is acne pills that we can purchase here for her age. However, I think the growth has something to do with the onset of adolescence. I keep reminding her not to prick nor touch the pimples so they don't get worse.

Pimple Gone Amok

I posted an article about my daughter's skin condition just few days ago. Imagine a "pimple with a forehead." Got it? Yes, it is that bad considering her age. She is only 11 and yet her forehead seems to be having a community of pimples. Her puny pimples look like prickly heat on her forehead. Of all the place to manifest itselt, it has to be on her forehead!

I told her that drinking plenty of water, eating vegetables and having a good sleep is nature's best acne treatment.

Blemish Be Gone!

My daughter is entering the pubescent stage where her skin starts to adjust with her growth. Her forehead is already breaking out with puny pimples. This makes her very conscious but I always remind her not to prick nor touch her blemishes.

Her age is a tricky factor in finding the right acne treatment. She is turning 12 next February and I hope her blemishes clear by then. If not, I'll be forced to take her to the dermatologist before she has major break-outs.