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Ancient Acne Remedies - 2

1. Basil
   Brew 2-3 teaspoons of dried basil leaves in 1 cup of boiling water, keep boiling it for 20 minutes, let it be cool, then apply it on pimples with cotton ball. If the acne that are not respomding to other remedies then this remedy will work best for them.

2. Garlic
   Rub the garlic on affected areas several times a day.

3. Molasses
   Take 2 teaspoons of molasses with one teaspoon of sulphur. Take once or twice daily. It cleanse the blood. Initially skin eruptions may increase, but they are an indication that the blood is being cleansed.

4. Cucumber
   Apply a cucumber juice to the acne. also you can drink four or five cups of cucumber juice daily for a week. It purifies the blood and lymphatic system, resulting in a clear skin without acne.

5. Oatmeal
   From long time, people have used oatmeal to cure acne. Apply some cooled, cooked oatmeal to the whole face, put it for 15 minutes, and then wash off. Oatmeal draws away the oil and impurities from your skin, it helps to keep your skin clean and blemish-free. This remedy will show results in a week or two, but should have good results.

6. Molkosan
   Molkosan, derived from concentrated whey, the bi-product of cheese manufacture, works effectively against acne. Make a solution with a teaspoon or tablespoon of molkosan with a glass of water and take with meals. It helps in digestion and regulates metabolism. It can also be used by immersing an absorbant cotton pad or cloth in Molkosan and putting it on the affected areas overnight. It is an excellent antiseptic.

7. Oil of oregano
   Make a solution with few drops of oregano oil in a glass of water, then dab the solution on the acne with a cotton ball. It is a very strong disinfectant, so if you get redness on your skin, stop using it for a few days then use a more diluted solution.

8. Sugar
   Sugar has an anti-bacterial property. Clean your face and make a poultice of white sugar with a small amount of water, dab it on the affected area.

9. Apple cider vinegar/lemon juice
   Method 1 These are natural skin cleansers. These remedies clears the pores and keeps the skin looking beautiful. Apple cider vinegar acts as an astringent and removes the excess oil, kills bacteria, and normalizes the pH of skin. This remedy should work quickly. Apply lemon juice or apple cider vinegar on your face with a cotton ball.

   Method 2 When you are taking steam theb put the apple cider vinegar over a pan of boiling water. This will loosen the dirt and oil from your skin. Then apply the vinegar with a cotton ball to remove the dirt and oil buildup. Do it twice, they apply more vinegar on the pores to close them. Use this method once a week.
   You can apply the lemon juice with cotton ball, put it overnight and wash it in the morning.