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Ancient Acne Remedies - 1

1. Neem oil
   Neem is known for its varied healing properties due to its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral capabilities. Neem is effective over acne, eczema, psoriasis, dandruff, cold sores, athlete's foot, ulcers, ringworm, and gingivitis. Apply a 2% neem oil-based cream to the affected area and take 2 neem leaf capsules daily to speed up the healing process

   It can also be used by mixing 1 tablespoon of neem oil with 1/2 cup of a carrier oil such as almond or olive, and applying to the affected area with a Q-tip or cotton ball. If irritation occurs, dilute the neem with more of the carrier oil.

2. Grapefruit Seed Extract
   This is a powerful antimicrobial product among the other antimicrobial product, also it acts as an excellent disinfectant. Take 4-40 drops of this extract in four ounces of water then apply this solution to the acne areas with a cotton ball. Use this two or three times a day.

3. Witch Hazel
   Witch Hazel is an astringent and helps to dry the skin. Clean your face a gentle cleanser. If you have oily skin, rub a cottonball saturated with witch hazel over your entire face. Then spread a thin coat of a 2% salicylic acid product over your whole face. It helps to unclog oil-clogged pores. Repeat this process: cleansing and witch hazel again, then dab 2.5% benzoyl peroxide with cotton ball which kills bacteria.

4. Aloe
   Aloe vera resists infection, a natural healing solution on acne, also it is excellent skin cleanser just break off a portion and rub the pulp directly on the skin. Aloe vera comes in two forms gel or juice. Apply a aloe vera gel on the pimples and sores. For acne scars, use aloe vera juice at morning and night. It will help reduce the scars also improves skin complexion and color. If you have dry skin then use an aloe-based moisturizer.

5. Beans
   Take a handful of green beans in a quart of water, boil it for 10 minutes, then add 3 tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers to it, cover it and let it be cool, strain and bottle. Use it at least three times daily as a face wash.

6. Fels-Naptha
   Fels-Naptha soap works good for oily skins. Fels-Naptha contains mineral spirits and other ingredients that work well on skin problems.

7. Colloidal Silver
   Colloidal Silver acts as a skin cleanser. Clean your skin morning and night with colloidal silver. You will see its effects within a week. It is a natural antibiotic and has been used for a century.

8. Egg Whites
   The egg white is an astringent. First clean your face thoroughly then apply egg white with a cotton swab. Put it on skin untill it dries. For better results you can put it for overnight.