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I have already written on the effects of diet on acne in one of my earlier posts. Today I was searching for more information on the topic and found about a report at Acne Chicago. This report is the first case study in the past three decades. The site is a useful information storehouse for different skin aliments. the language is simple to understand and some practical solutions have been given.

Essential oils are extracted from the flowers, leaves, fruits, peel, seeds ,woods, barks or roots. There are hundreds of essential oils, each with unique properties and characteristics. They are highly volatile and evaporate easily and so are readily absorbed by the skin. Many personal care products contain essential oils that have been blended for their therapeutic properties, and not just their scent. Following is a list of ten of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in skin care.

1. Lavender: A highly versatile oil with charming and soothing properties, lavender relaxes mind and body. lavender reduces inflammation and aids healing. It can be applied undiluted to small area of skin; dab on spots and insect bites to speed healing.Lavender 100% Pure Essential Oil - 30 ml
2. Bergamot: This sweet scented oil has calming and uplifting effects. It reduces oiliness and treats acne and spots.
3. Mandarin: mandarin is ideal for use on children and during pregnancy. It helps promote cell regeneration and prevents stretch marks in pregnancy. It is used to treat oily skin conditions, including acne, and can be applied directly to blackheads.
4. Rosemary: This oil’s stimulating and rejuvenating effects help alleviate stress-related disorder, such as nervous exhaustion, and ease headaches. It stimulates circulation in the scalp to treat greasy hair and scalp, dermatitis, psoriasis and dandruff.
5. Sandalwood: It is suitable for all skin types. This oil is long lasting, exotic and sensuous, helping to calm and focus senses.
6. Ylang Ylang: It is good for all skin types, but especially for oily, congested, inflamed or irritated skin.
7. Myrrh: This is one of the oldest scents known. It has refining and soothing properties, is ideal for mature complexions and helps to heal infected, cracked or clapped skin.
8. Rose Geranium: Its heady aroma of sweet roses has a calming and revitalizing effect on the senses. Suitable for use on all skin types, it balances sebum production and helps heal inflamed skin.
9. Roman Chamomile: It is used for treating eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis, spots and acne and to heal wounds without scarring.
10. Neroli: Neroli is great for all skin types and ages, but particularly mature skin. It tones the complexion and reduces thread veins.

These tried and tested tips will guide you through a blemish free skin regimen.
- Start your day with a large glass of lukewarm water and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Increase your intake of fresh, organic fruit and vegetables.
- Snack on seeds and nuts- especially pumpkin, sunflower and almonds ( avoid peanuts).
- Include plenty of cabbage, broccoli, garlic, onions and ginger in your meals.
- Eat pulses, whole grains such as oats and rye.
- Ensure your diet supplies plenty of minerals zinc, magnesium, selenium and chromium and vitamin A to help speed healing and reduce soreness.
- Avoid deep-fried and fatty foods, processed foods, sugar, wheat-based bread, cow’s milk, chocolate, coffee, salty snacks and spicy foods.

Anyone who has acne, knows what a distressing condition it is. As well as being a problem that runs in families, it is thought to be triggered by a change in hormones during adolescence, which results in more sebum being produced by your skin. Acne can also be aggravated by stress, poor life styles and poor skincare. Avoid pricking the pimples, as this can lead to scarring. I have listed some acne homemade remedies. These acne treatments worked for me at one point or another, I hope these natural acne treatment tips are useful for you too. But first let me give you some beauty advice……. don’t be impatient. The beauty tips I am going to share, are also related to acne. First of all, you have to stop or minimize the use of make up, so that the pores are not clogged. Foundation sponges, blusher brushes and makeup brushes are a haven for bacteria and so need regular cleaning to avoid re-infection.
-Change your face hand towels daily and keep your hands clean.
- Choose a swept back hair style and avoid having a fringe.
- Don’t use hair styling products as they can block follicle and irritate the skin.
Now the 5 Homemade Recipes for Acne Cure:
1. Dab a little natural toothpaste on the pimples just before you go to bed. Leave it overnight and wash off in the morning.
2. Add a few drops of milk to some ground nutmeg to form a paste, apply to the spots and leave on for 1-2 hours before rinsing away.
3. Dab each acne spot with a cotton bud dipped in a blend of equal parts of lavender, chamomile, tea tree and myrrh. This reduces redness, swelling and pimples.
4. You can also make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply before you go to bed and wash off with warm water in the morning.
5. Rub fresh garlic on and around the pimples and leave on for as long as possible.