Acne is an embarrassing and painful condition marked by puss-filled skin eruptions. Typically worse during periods of hormonal fluctuation, acne can often cause a lowered sense of self-esteem and can lead to facial scarring. Luckily, it is possible to clear your skin quickly using a few powerful skin care treatments that will empty out the pores, dry up acne pustules, and kill off acne-causing bacteria in the skin. By following a routine that incorporates these treatments, acne can be cleared in no time.
Step 1
Flush out your pores with jojoba oil. Pour 1 tsp. of jojoba oil into your palm, and spread it gently onto your face. Massage the oil into your skin using slow, circular movements with your fingers for three to four minutes. Fill a bowl with nearly boiling water, and lean 12 inches over the bowl. Cover your head with a towel to force the steam to cover your face. After five minutes, wipe off the oil with wet washcloth. Repeat two times per day.
Step 2
Apply a tea tree oil mask. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp. of French green clay with two drops of pure tea tree oil. Spread the mask onto your skin, and allow it to dry completely. Rinse off the dry mask with warm water. Re-apply the tea tree clay mask up to three times per week.
Step 3
Spot treat the individual blemishes with benzoyl peroxide cream. Squeeze a pea-sized amount of the 10 percent benzoyl peroxide cream onto your fingers, and dab it gently directly onto the individual acne blemishes. Carefully rub the cream in until it has soaked into the skin. Repeat twice per day.
Tips and Warnings
- Using a non-comedogenic oil to flush out the pores is a highly effective way to keep your pores clear and acne free. It is important to use an oil that will not clog the pores. A few effective non-comedogenic oils include jojoba oil, castor oil and olive oil. The oil soaks into the pores, where it bonds to the other oils and impurities in the skin. When steam is applied to the skin, it opens up the pores, allowing the non-comedogenic oil and impurities to drain out. Applying a tea tree oil clay mask helps dry up acne pustules quickly, while killing off the bacteria in the skin that causes acne to develop. To fight off acne and clear the skin quickly, it is helpful to spot treat each individual breakouts using the highest strength, 10 percent benzoyl peroxide cream. Benzoyl peroxide cream releases large amounts of oxygen into the pores, which kills acne-causing bacteria. Avoid applying the 10 percent benzoyl peroxide cream to areas that are clear, or irritation could result.
Things You'll Need
- Jojoba oil
- Bowl
- Towel
- Washcloth
- Water
- Tea tree oil
- French green clay
- 10 percent benzoyl peroxide cream
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