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Acne and
breakouts are a total bummer, and it feels like we’ve tried every
drugstore product to keep them at bay. One area we haven’t explored so
thoroughly is treating pimples naturally. Keep in mind that not all acne
can be cured this way (notably, the hormonal variety), so the following
solutions aren’t one-size-fits-all cures. Still, if your breakouts are
caused by things like stress, these four solutions might be worth a shot.
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Witch Hazel
This astringent compound—produced
from the leaves and bark of the North
American witch-hazel shrub—naturally dries and shrinks blemishes. After
cleansing your face, pour a small amount onto a cotton ball apply to
blemishes morning and night.
Green Tea
With antioxidant and antimicrobial
properties, green tea extract can inhibit the activity of your skin's
oil-producing cells. To give it a try, brew a bag of green tea (or even matcha,
which is a similar version of green tea) and let it cool. Then, dip a
washcloth in the tea and press it gently on the affected areas for a few
minutes.
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Chamomile
The extracts of this flower can help
decrease the inflammation related to breakouts. There are two ways to
try it after cleansing: First, combine the contents of a chamomile tea
bag with enough water to form a paste, then apply that to your face. Or
follow the green-tea method above.
Aloe Vera
In addition to soothing sunburns, aloe
can fight inflammation, promote healing and reduce scarring. To reap
the benefits, scrape the gel out of an aloe plant and apply directly to
affected areas, or treat your skin with pure aloe gel, which is available at most health-food stores.
