SKINCARE TALK WITH BOLA AKINBOADE-BELLO: 15 NATURAL WAYS TO GET RID OF BLEMISHES
Blemishes are
usually caused due to sun, acne and clogged pores that leave some dark spots on
the skin. No one likes such imperfection especially on the face and hence there
are a variety of treatments based on the cause to remove these black spots. If
you have problem skin, chances are you’ve tried hundreds of products that
promise to provide you with a glowing complexion. While some of these cosmetics
may be effective, everything doesn’t work for everyone. Also, acne-prone skin
tends to be very sensitive, so you may have also experienced redness and the
development of more blemishes if you’ve used cleansers and toners that were too
harsh on your skin.
usually caused due to sun, acne and clogged pores that leave some dark spots on
the skin. No one likes such imperfection especially on the face and hence there
are a variety of treatments based on the cause to remove these black spots. If
you have problem skin, chances are you’ve tried hundreds of products that
promise to provide you with a glowing complexion. While some of these cosmetics
may be effective, everything doesn’t work for everyone. Also, acne-prone skin
tends to be very sensitive, so you may have also experienced redness and the
development of more blemishes if you’ve used cleansers and toners that were too
harsh on your skin.
One fast way to get
rid of blemishes is by using naturally made home remedies. Following this tip will clear blemishes and
make your face spotless and beautiful
rid of blemishes is by using naturally made home remedies. Following this tip will clear blemishes and
make your face spotless and beautiful
BLACK SOAP
Black soap is a
natural cleanser made from the peel of plantain. It is a very old natural
remedy that has been used by Africans for centuries and in recent times its
popularity has spread all over the world. If you have skin issues like acne,
oily skin and blemishes, black soap can work wonders for you. The soap
exfoliates the skin and helps to lighten the skin and even the tone of your
complexion, revealing beautifully radiant healthy skin cells. It also gets rid
of acne, deep cleans and purifies the skin at a cellular level; helps even out
dark spots and discoloration on the skin. Simply use the black soap as you
would any facial cleanser to get rid of blemishes.
natural cleanser made from the peel of plantain. It is a very old natural
remedy that has been used by Africans for centuries and in recent times its
popularity has spread all over the world. If you have skin issues like acne,
oily skin and blemishes, black soap can work wonders for you. The soap
exfoliates the skin and helps to lighten the skin and even the tone of your
complexion, revealing beautifully radiant healthy skin cells. It also gets rid
of acne, deep cleans and purifies the skin at a cellular level; helps even out
dark spots and discoloration on the skin. Simply use the black soap as you
would any facial cleanser to get rid of blemishes.
HONEY
Honey naturally
lightens the skin to get rid of blemishes and breakouts. This sweet ingredient
is antibacterial and immediately removes infection from the face to help dry up
whiteheads and blackheads. To use this natural remedy, simply put a little
honey on a spoon and use a Q-tip to dab the ingredient directly on blemishes.
Let the honey stay on your face for about 10 minutes before washing it off with
a mild cleanser. You can use this natural blemish-fighting remedy about three
times a week.
lightens the skin to get rid of blemishes and breakouts. This sweet ingredient
is antibacterial and immediately removes infection from the face to help dry up
whiteheads and blackheads. To use this natural remedy, simply put a little
honey on a spoon and use a Q-tip to dab the ingredient directly on blemishes.
Let the honey stay on your face for about 10 minutes before washing it off with
a mild cleanser. You can use this natural blemish-fighting remedy about three
times a week.
EGG WHITES
Egg whites have
healing qualities which help to reduce scars and marks. The sulfur in egg
whites helps to dry up blackheads and whiteheads to create a clear complexion.
The egg also has the ability to tighten the skin and prevent new blemishes from
forming.
healing qualities which help to reduce scars and marks. The sulfur in egg
whites helps to dry up blackheads and whiteheads to create a clear complexion.
The egg also has the ability to tighten the skin and prevent new blemishes from
forming.
To use this method,
simply separate the egg white from the yolk. Whip egg whites with a little
water and apply to the face as a mask. You can use a cotton swab, cotton ball,
or simply your fingers to apply the egg white to your skin. Leave the solution
on your face before rinsing with cool water. If you have oily skin, you can use
this treatment every two days or so to keep your skin blemish-free.
simply separate the egg white from the yolk. Whip egg whites with a little
water and apply to the face as a mask. You can use a cotton swab, cotton ball,
or simply your fingers to apply the egg white to your skin. Leave the solution
on your face before rinsing with cool water. If you have oily skin, you can use
this treatment every two days or so to keep your skin blemish-free.
FRESH LEMON JUICE
The natural
astringent and antibacterial properties of lemon juice are great for clearing
up skin. Applying lemon juice to your face works much like a chemical peel,
since the citric acid helps to get rid of dead skin layers to lighten the skin
and make the complexion brighter and more youthful. You can squeeze the juice
from half a lemon into a bowl and brush the solution onto your face, or mix
lemon juice with an egg white and a little honey for an anti-blemish facial
mask that can clear up acne and make your complexion more attractive.
astringent and antibacterial properties of lemon juice are great for clearing
up skin. Applying lemon juice to your face works much like a chemical peel,
since the citric acid helps to get rid of dead skin layers to lighten the skin
and make the complexion brighter and more youthful. You can squeeze the juice
from half a lemon into a bowl and brush the solution onto your face, or mix
lemon juice with an egg white and a little honey for an anti-blemish facial
mask that can clear up acne and make your complexion more attractive.
LEMONGRASS OIL
If you want to
lighten dark spots on your skin and even your complexion, lemongrass can definitely
help. This essential oil has a bright and invigorating scent that helps to wake
up your senses and the antiseptic properties of the oil help to get rid of skin
impurities fast. Since lemongrass oil is especially potent, it’s best to put a
few drops in a bottle of witch hazel and use the solution as an anti-blemish
toner.
lighten dark spots on your skin and even your complexion, lemongrass can definitely
help. This essential oil has a bright and invigorating scent that helps to wake
up your senses and the antiseptic properties of the oil help to get rid of skin
impurities fast. Since lemongrass oil is especially potent, it’s best to put a
few drops in a bottle of witch hazel and use the solution as an anti-blemish
toner.
LAVENDER OIL
Lavender is a
relaxing essential oil that also has the ability to naturally remove skin
infections. Lavender also lightens blemishes and helps to get rid of cyst-like
acne. You can also mix the lavender with witch hazel to create a toner, and you
can even spray the solution on your pillow to fight blemishes while you sleep.
relaxing essential oil that also has the ability to naturally remove skin
infections. Lavender also lightens blemishes and helps to get rid of cyst-like
acne. You can also mix the lavender with witch hazel to create a toner, and you
can even spray the solution on your pillow to fight blemishes while you sleep.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple Cider Vinegar
has antibacterial properties, as well as antifungal properties. It is very
powerful though, so you might want to dilute it when you use it, at least at
first. Just apply a small amount to your skin, but make sure that you choose
pure, undiluted vinegar for best results.
has antibacterial properties, as well as antifungal properties. It is very
powerful though, so you might want to dilute it when you use it, at least at
first. Just apply a small amount to your skin, but make sure that you choose
pure, undiluted vinegar for best results.
BAKING SODA
Baking soda is a
great option for clearing up blemishes, it’s cheap, it’s natural, and it
doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals or other ingredients. The benefits of
baking soda are many: it exfoliates, it reduces inflammation, and it clears up
skin. All you have to do is use warm water and baking soda to make a paste.
Then, apply the paste to your skin like a mask. Leave it on for up to an hour,
and then rinse. You will be amazed at the results.
great option for clearing up blemishes, it’s cheap, it’s natural, and it
doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals or other ingredients. The benefits of
baking soda are many: it exfoliates, it reduces inflammation, and it clears up
skin. All you have to do is use warm water and baking soda to make a paste.
Then, apply the paste to your skin like a mask. Leave it on for up to an hour,
and then rinse. You will be amazed at the results.
SHEA BUTTER
Shea butter has the
natural ability to shield the skin from free radicals that can cause blemishes.
The natural skin moisturizer can also protect your complexion from the harsh
rays of the sun to keep new blemishes from forming. Simply apply pure Shea
butter to your skin after cleansing and toning your face for glowing skin.
There are also shea butter varieties that have lavender or lemongrass oil in
them so that bacteria can be effectively removed from the face while Tea
natural ability to shield the skin from free radicals that can cause blemishes.
The natural skin moisturizer can also protect your complexion from the harsh
rays of the sun to keep new blemishes from forming. Simply apply pure Shea
butter to your skin after cleansing and toning your face for glowing skin.
There are also shea butter varieties that have lavender or lemongrass oil in
them so that bacteria can be effectively removed from the face while Tea
TEA TREE OIL
Tee tree oil is a
very common home remedy for many conditions, but especially for acne and other
skin conditions. Tea tree oil is able to break up clogged pores, clear out dead
skin cells,and keep acne from coming back. To use tee tree oil for acne, mix
one part oil to six to nine parts water, depending on how strong you want the
mixture to be. Apply directly to the skin using cotton balls,and leave it on
for around 30 minutes. You can moisturize afterwards, but be sure that you
never use tea tree oil undiluted; you’re adding moisture to your complexion.
very common home remedy for many conditions, but especially for acne and other
skin conditions. Tea tree oil is able to break up clogged pores, clear out dead
skin cells,and keep acne from coming back. To use tee tree oil for acne, mix
one part oil to six to nine parts water, depending on how strong you want the
mixture to be. Apply directly to the skin using cotton balls,and leave it on
for around 30 minutes. You can moisturize afterwards, but be sure that you
never use tea tree oil undiluted; you’re adding moisture to your complexion.
PAPAYA
Papaya is a very
common acne treatment ingredient in high end skincare products. You can get the
same benefits without spending the cash! All you have to do is mash up the
flesh of the papaya to form a paste or a lotion consistency, and apply directly
to the skin. You can leave it on for up to 30 minutes, then rinse and
moisturize.
common acne treatment ingredient in high end skincare products. You can get the
same benefits without spending the cash! All you have to do is mash up the
flesh of the papaya to form a paste or a lotion consistency, and apply directly
to the skin. You can leave it on for up to 30 minutes, then rinse and
moisturize.
OATMEAL AND MILK
Oatmeal is a
natural exfoliant that removes dead skin cells from your face and keeps your
pores from being blocked with oil and debris, which can lead to blemishes. This
ingredient is especially effective for exfoliating skin that is sensitive and
tends to dry out easily. Mix a little oatmeal with whole or 2% milk and apply
the mixture directly to your face to rid the skin of breakouts and blemishes.
The milk contains lactic acid, which lightens the skin and helps to prevent and
reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
natural exfoliant that removes dead skin cells from your face and keeps your
pores from being blocked with oil and debris, which can lead to blemishes. This
ingredient is especially effective for exfoliating skin that is sensitive and
tends to dry out easily. Mix a little oatmeal with whole or 2% milk and apply
the mixture directly to your face to rid the skin of breakouts and blemishes.
The milk contains lactic acid, which lightens the skin and helps to prevent and
reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
YOGURT
Yogurt is rich in
lactic acid to help get rid of fine lines and make the skin look younger. This
nutritious food brightens the skin naturally and reveals a new, fresh layer of
skin. Plain, sugar-free yogurt is best for creating a natural facial mask. The
yogurt can also be mixed with oatmeal for more exfoliating power or with lemon
juice to activate the natural cultures in the yogurt, which makes the natural
remedy more effective for getting rid of acne blemishes.
lactic acid to help get rid of fine lines and make the skin look younger. This
nutritious food brightens the skin naturally and reveals a new, fresh layer of
skin. Plain, sugar-free yogurt is best for creating a natural facial mask. The
yogurt can also be mixed with oatmeal for more exfoliating power or with lemon
juice to activate the natural cultures in the yogurt, which makes the natural
remedy more effective for getting rid of acne blemishes.
CASTOR OIL
Aside from being a
natural laxative, castor oil can also make the skin blemish-free. You can use
the oil as a facial wash by rubbing a quarter-size amount onto the skin and
rinsing with warm water. Mixing a little of the oil in your favorite juice and
drinking it a few times a week promotes regularity, which removes impurities
from the body and keep new blemishes and breakouts from forming.
natural laxative, castor oil can also make the skin blemish-free. You can use
the oil as a facial wash by rubbing a quarter-size amount onto the skin and
rinsing with warm water. Mixing a little of the oil in your favorite juice and
drinking it a few times a week promotes regularity, which removes impurities
from the body and keep new blemishes and breakouts from forming.
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil is a
powerful ingredient that will help you get rid of blemishes in a short amount
of time. The Caprylic acid in the oil lifts impurities from the skin and has
the ability to lighten the skin in just a few week’s time. You can use coconut
oil to shield the skin from the sun before spending time at the beach, or use
it as a night cream so that you’ll wake up to an even complexion.
powerful ingredient that will help you get rid of blemishes in a short amount
of time. The Caprylic acid in the oil lifts impurities from the skin and has
the ability to lighten the skin in just a few week’s time. You can use coconut
oil to shield the skin from the sun before spending time at the beach, or use
it as a night cream so that you’ll wake up to an even complexion.
WATER
Yes, it’s simple,
but it works. By drinking 10-12 glasses of water per day, you can flush most,
if not all, impurities out of your body. Also, you can boil a pot of water, and
place a towel over the pot and your head to get the benefits of steam. Steam
can help to open the pores and flush out the impurities. As you can see, water
can be beneficial in multiple ways when it comes to getting rid of blemishes.
but it works. By drinking 10-12 glasses of water per day, you can flush most,
if not all, impurities out of your body. Also, you can boil a pot of water, and
place a towel over the pot and your head to get the benefits of steam. Steam
can help to open the pores and flush out the impurities. As you can see, water
can be beneficial in multiple ways when it comes to getting rid of blemishes.
(Bola
Akinboade-Bello is a lifestyle blogger, fashion designer and beauty therapist/cosmetologist.
She started her journey into the fashion and beauty industry as a model in 1999
and modelled for top fashion and beauty brands. In March 2006, she joined City
People Media Group as a style writer, and rose with a short period to become
the Fashion Editor. Her clothing line, Betyl BAT Clothing and Accessories and
natural skincare range, Chanterelle Skincare, are doing great in the market)
BEBEAKINBOADE is the fresh voice of African style, offering an informative, inspiring and entertaining mix of fashion,beauty ,entertainment,events ,place, inspirational and much more
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