Radiant Skin with Apple Cider Vinegar

This is my newest experiment for getting gorgeous skin without need for make-up and it's the best one yet! You add 1-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar (ACV, available here) to a glass of water and drink twice a day. It's claimed that ACV alkalizes the body, making it more resistant to infection (like acne infections) and promoting detox. It's also claimed that ACV helps the body absorb minerals better. I don't know how it's working, but it's got my skin clear and glowing.

5 Natural Acne Remedies that Work!

Just wanted to share some of the acne remedies I have been enlightened to that I have found work to control prevent and/or heal breakouts.

1.       Sulphur.  This remedy has been most effective for me. I first tried it as soap (MSM soap, which can be purchased here). It works by unclogging pores and reducing inflammation. Sulphur and other minerals are important for keeping the correct moisture balance of the skin. I noticed a difference after the first time I used it and I still keep some on hand. I also found that it can be taken internally as a dietary supplement for a similar effect on acne, actually preventing breakouts. Small amount of MSM powder daily added to my water keep my skin clear of breakouts.

2.       Lavender Essential oil.  This is a favorite essential oil that I like to keep on hand, so I was thrilled when I heard that it works for acne by killing off acne-causing bacteria. Use it sparingly, placing very small amount on lesions and deep cysts. I found that this treatment causes lesions to drain clear and watery, rather than being thick, pus-filled and slow to heal.

3.       Ditch the fluoride. I know it is recommended by health care professionals for preventing cavities, but many people get excess fluoride through our drinking water, toothpaste and processed foods. I switched to spring water to avoid fluoridated tap water and the deep cystic acne I used to get around my jaw line cleared right up. If you’d like to try this remedy, avoid fluoride toothpaste and drink bottled spring water with no added fluoride for a few weeks to see if it helps.

4.       Get hydrated. When I heard about this remedy, I thought I was already drinking enough water. I drank a couple of extra glasses of water that day anyway and was surprised at how it helped my skin. Mineral water may be even better as it contains minerals such as sulphur, silica, magnesium which benefit skin health.

5.       Exercise and sweat. Exercise is great for detoxing, getting lymph fluids moving and sweating out excess dirt from your pores. If you needed another motivation to exercise, here it is: it can make your skin glow.