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<\/p>\nAcne can feel like the arch enemy of healthy skin. When we get an acne blemish, we take desperate measures \u2013 using bizarre treatments and making rash decisions to get rid of it. This pimple psychoanalysis may include dabbing Windex on the bump or experimenting with age old extraction remedies \u2013 but please, do NOT put Windex on your pimple.<\/em><\/p>\n Roughly 80 percent of people are affected by the pimple plague at some point in their lives. With how regularly pimples appear, it\u2019s no wonder we\u2019re faced with more myths and treatments ideologies than we can handle. We\u2019re decoding the most common acne myths, and revealing DIY acne blemish treatments that can actually work for clearer skin \u2013 without the scary side effects!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Need help navigating the dangerous world of pimple-purging? For each acne treatment myth we\u2019ll provide one tried and true DIY remedy to help get your skin back on track.<\/p>\n You know that annoying buzzer and big, orange \u2018X\u2019 when the answer is wrong on Family Feud<\/em>? That\u2019s what you should be hearing in your head. Please don\u2019t put something meant for your teeth on your acne blemish \u2013 thanks for playing!<\/p>\n Toothpaste is a potent, plague-removing, and whitening wonder to be sure \u2013 but it isn\u2019t designed for your skin. \u201cYou shouldn\u2019t be putting something like that on your delicate skin \u2013 you\u2019ll irritate it,\u201d says Dr. Rachel Nazarian of the Schweiger Dermatology Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n DIY ACV Acne Spot Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n Organic apple cider vinegar, water, cotton balls<\/em><\/p>\n Instead of using toothpaste, applying diluted apple cider vinegar onto a breakout can actually have some serious anti-acne effects. The organic acids in ACV help kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation, and minimize the appearance of scars.<\/p>\n Step 1:<\/b> Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar and 3 parts water.<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/b> Gently cleanse your face with a natural cleanser to clear surface debris. Our Pore Detox Herbal Cleanser<\/a> gently detoxifies the skin while unclogging pores and reducing the appearance of pores.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/b> After cleansing, gently apply ACV mixture to skin using a cotton ball. Let sit on acne blemish for 1-2 minutes, then rinse with water and pat dry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019re probably all guilty of this, and of popping pimples. It\u2019s hard to resist when it looks like there\u2019s dirt speckled on our face in the form of blackheads, or an acne blemish that\u2019s taken on a personality of its own. Blackheads<\/a> are caused when a clogged pore becomes exposed to air, which becomes oxidized and turns dark or black \u2013 hence the term \u201cblackhead\u201d.<\/p>\n Please refrain from squeezing those pesky blackheads and cyclops pimples. Using your index fingers and leaving fingernail indentations behind is bad for business. If you\u2019re not careful, broken capillaries or scars could become your new constant companion.<\/p>\n DIY Blackhead Scrub<\/b><\/p>\n Dry oatmeal, baking soda, lemon juice, bowl, towel <\/em><\/p>\n You can mix up an easy, home remedy for a gentle scrub or spot treatment. It\u2019s great for exfoliating and keeping excess oil at bay for clearer pores and a brighter complexion.<\/p>\n Step 1:<\/b> Start with clean, dry skin. (This would be the perfect time to give yourself a steam facial<\/a>).<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/b> Pour 1\/4 cup oatmeal and 1tsp baking soda into a mixing bowl, then add 1tbsp fresh lemon juice.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/b> Mix ingredients into a paste. If your scrub is on the dryer side, add more lemon juice; if it ends up too watery, add oatmeal until it\u2019s pastier.<\/p>\n Step 4:<\/b> Scrub-a-dub time. Apply the mixture to damp skin, and work it in for about a minute. Use gentle, circular motions and focus on areas that are prone to blackheads like the nose and chin. Rinse and pat dry.<\/p>\n Ice, ice, baby \u2013 all right stop, collaborate and listen: using ice for inflammation is not a groundbreaking strategy. Since the 70\u2019s and the introduction of groovy but crazy roller skating maneuvers, people often ended up with injuries. That\u2019s when the ice, RICE<\/em>, baby technique came around.<\/p>\n RICE \u2013 rest, ice, compression and elevation \u2013 is used to reduce pain and inflammation. Ice can soothe redness and reduce inflammation of an acne blemish. When you apply ice, it constricts the blood vessels and reduces inflammation<\/a>.<\/p>\n DIY Ice Pack and Cube Infusion<\/b><\/p>\n Pre-made ice or empty ice tray, towel or cotton cloth, lemon juice or green tea (optional)<\/em><\/p>\n An infused ice pack wrapped in cloth is far gentler on your skin than direct contact with an ice cube. Don\u2019t apply ice directly to your skin and acne blemish \u2013 you could end up with an ice burn or harsh sticking and peeling if your skin is dry.<\/p>\n Step 1:<\/b> Make an ice pack by wrapping the ice cubes in a small towel, or put them inside a sandwich bag protected by a towel.<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/b> Gently hold your cold compress against the affected area for about 5-10 minutes. Take a break for 3-4 minutes, and then reapply for 5-10 more minutes.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/b> You can also make infusion ice cubes by freezing water with a 50:50 ratio of lemon juice or green tea, and rubbing the cubes on your affected areas. These ingredients have great anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We get it \u2013 most oily skin types want to run from facial oil like they do a bad ex. That\u2019s mostly due in part to the myths circulating that putting oil on your face will make it oilier and more prone to breakouts. Cue the Family Feud buzzer<\/em>!<\/p>\n For oily skin types, breakouts, acne, and even more oil happen when we dry our skin out by skipping moisturizer or using harsh ingredients that strip our skin. If the skin is deprived of natural oils, it will make more oil to compensate, which can lead to breakouts.<\/p>\n Facial oils can help replenish your natural oils, keeping levels balanced and breakouts at bay. They also provide anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits, which can help reduce the redness and sensitivity of acne.<\/p>\n Oily Skin DIY Face Oil<\/b><\/p>\n Jojoba oil, tea tree oil, glass bottle <\/em><\/p>\n Step 1: Mix 30 mls of jojoba oil (or another non-comedogenic<\/a> carrier oil) and 2-3 drops of tea tree oil. Jojoba oil is amazing at controlling oil production while replenishing moisture. The antibacterial properties of tea tree oil ward off acne-causing bacteria. And if you want to make it a fixture in your routine, you can find it as a key ingredient in our Tea Tree Balancing Moisturizer<\/a> and our Tea Tree Deep Detox Mask<\/a>.<\/p>\n Step 2: Apply 3-5 drops of the mixture to your palms, rubbing your hands together to warm up the oil. Gently pat the oil onto your face until the oil is absorbed. Store in an amber or dark colored glass bottle, in a cool dry place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever used rubbing alcohol on your face in a teenage moment of desperation, you\u2019re not alone. You\u2019re old enough to know now that the same ingredient that can disinfect a toilet surely has no place on your delicate face!<\/p>\n Alcohol removes the oil from your skin \u2013 and then some! It will strip your epidermis of natural lipids, signaling your skin to produce more oil to compensate. Before you know it, you\u2019ll end up with even more acne blemishes.<\/p>\n There are far gentler, more effective options in store for you, especially when you get back to the basics. A good cleansing, for instance, will go a long way\u2013especially when you use a cleanser with ingredients that target acne troubles like our Tea Tree & Willow Clarifying Cleanser<\/a>. Meanwhile, a good vitamin C serum<\/a> will not only help fade acne scars, but support overall skin health!<\/p>\n![\"Tooth](\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/1955\/files\/toothpaste.jpg?v=1580880490\")
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