Make-Your-Own Home Remedies for Cystic Acne

These home remedies for cystic acne may be able to help reduce and treat cystic acne without prescriptions.

The causes of cystic acne are usually due to a hormonal imbalance within the body. Many researchers also believe that the various forms of acne are hereditary, so you have a higher chance of having acne if either of your parents did.

The truth is, depending on your specific body chemistry you may or may not be able to treat cystic acne without a doctor and conventional medicine.

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Fortunately, some people will respond to this cystic acne home remedy and be able to live with clear skin without trying prescription drugs.

It is certainly worth trying out for several weeks to see if there is improvement for you. Drugs alter your body's natural chemicals, which isn't always good. Thus home remedies for cystic acne can be very nice. However, depending on the severity, you may still need to talk with a doctor.

Accutane is one of the most powerful prescriptions for severe cystic acne, however, it comes at a price.

You cannot take Accutane while you are pregant, as it will most likely cause severe birth defects in the baby. It is prescribed under a federal program called iPledge, and to receive it you must agree to take specific types of birth control in addition to regular pregnancy tests.

The best thing you can do if home remedies for cystic acne don't work, is to talk to your doctor. Accutane is only for very severe cases, and almost always patients are started with lighter prescriptions to test for effectiveness.

Home remedies for cystic acne can be of great help, however. It may take some time and dedication to follow them, but in the end are quite worth it.

Start Your Treatment For Cystic Acne For Under $15

Let's begin making your home remedies for cystic acne. You will need two cheap acne products to treat cystic acne. The first is a moisturizer containing the ingredient salicylic acid.

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The second is a face wash containing benzoyl peroxide. You may also use a 2%, 5%, or 10% benzoyl peroxide cream. The company Clean & Clear sells both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid products, which have always worked well for me.

To begin, wash your face with warm/hot water for thirty seconds. This will open your pores and make them more receptive to the medications.

Apply a layer of salicylic acid to your face and allow it to sit there for five minutes. After the time is up, rinse your face well with hot water.

The next step is to apply the benzoyl peroxide cream to your face and let it sit for three minutes. Then, rinse again with warm water. After you have rinsed, splash your skin once or twice with cold water to close your clean pores.

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Next, pat your face dry with a clean cloth. Then apply a thin layer of natural aloe vera gel to your skin. Let your skin soak up the aloe for a minute or two.

Lastly, apply a good amount of oil free moisturizer to your face. This will keep your skin from drying out, which causes even more oil to be produced.

You need to follow this process twice per day, once in the morning and once before bed. Do the entire process for one week, and see if you notice results.

It may also be a good idea to apply tea tree oil for three minutes, three times per week. Don't do this with your morning or night routine, as it will dry out your skin too much!

Apply the tea tree oil during the middle of the day, rinse after three minutes, and follow up with a healthy dose of aloe and/or moisturizer.

Additional Tips for Cystic Acne Help

Be sure that you always remove your makeup before bed. If you can, try not to wear makeup at all, as the chemicals in it can irritate the skin and clog your pores.

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Always keep your makeup brushes and pillowcases clean by washing them several times per week. Built up bacteria from these two areas is a major cause of cystic acne and other forms of acne.

Avoid touching your face, as it can transmit bacteria from your fingers. Don't over-wash your skin, because dryness will cause more oil to be produced under the skin's top layer.

Always take daily vitamins. For severe acne, you should avoid all dairy products and keep your sugar intake very low. The majority of your diet should consist of fruits and vegetables. Doing these two things will definitely improve your condition.



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