Beauty Secret, No More!

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?”Julia Roberts? Yes, the famous pretty woman from the movie, Pretty Woman (1990). Consequently, Julia Roberts has been named as the most beautiful woman in the world, a record five times by People Magazine (E! Online, 2019). At 54, Julia Roberts is still looking pretty! So, what does she do to keep her face pretty and pimple free? Now, you don’t have to interview her and find out her secrets. Believe it or not! The secrets are found in the comfort of your home!

Problem Attack

Again, look in the mirror. What do you see? Acne? Pimple? Black heads? White Heads? The most irritating to see is acne! It is even more painful when you try pricking it with your nail or finger.Merriam-Webster defines acne as a skin disorder which is due to the inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles. This inflammation is usually seen in adults that appears as pimples on the face! Its origin is from late Greek “akne” which means “eruption on the face.” Tracing its causes, “eruption on the face” is developed when pores in the skin are clogged with dead skin cells and oil. The result of this clogging is white heads and black heads. These become inflamed which result into red bumps that is acne!These red bumps appear in certain areas on your face for several reasons.

Like when you see acne around the hairline and temples, it may be due to some oily or waxy hair products that you use. When you see acne on your forehead, nose, and chin, it may be due to sebaceous glands that produce sebum, which is an oily substance that protects the skin. Excess of sebum causes acne. A study conducted to 914 people with acne found a link between sebum production and the amount of acne in theforehead and nose, the T-zone (Youn, 2011).In addition, when you see acne on your cheeks, it may be due to friction or rubbing which is called acne mechanica. Lastly, when you see acne around the jawline, it may be due to fluctuations in hormones or an increase sensitivity of oil glands to hormones (Sissons, 2019).

Home Remedies

Let’s start looking into what you have in your kitchen. Rummage through your kitchen’s cupboards and counters. Do you find the following: water, coconut oil, green tea, lemon, honey, aloe vera, olive oil, oatmeal, rose water, potato, garlic, turmeric, tomato, and apple cider vinegar? All right, hold it there. Let’s begin with what is basic in your pantry.

Garlic Remedy 1

Yes, I know. Garlic smells. You don’t have to rub it on every corner of your face or on the entire surface there is. The contents of garlic which is organosulfur is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. It also boosts the immune system and so fights body infections (Huizen, 2018).

To use garlic, you may do any of the following:

1. Rub carefully on the acne.

You have to be on the watch, though, not to burn your skin by overrubbing it.

• Some people add more garlic to their food serving.
• Others chew garlic cloves. It is safe to eat a clove of garlic (Uttekar, 2020).

The use of garlic is dependent on the allergies you may have.

• Still some buy garlic powders or capsules and use them as seasonings and oral intake for inflammation and infection.

Tomato Remedy 2

Now, pick up those red tomatoes from your basket. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that shields your skin from UV damage and stress.

To use tomatoes, do the following:

1. Prepare the pulp of the tomato.
2. Combine it with two teaspoons of rose water.
3. Spread an ample amountof the mixture on your face. Wait for 10 minutes.
4. After 10 minutes, wash your face with cool water and pat dry with a soft towel.
5. Do the steps daily and achieve a healthy glowing skin, acne free!

Turmeric Remedy 3

It is a natural antiseptic and therapeutic. Though it is widely used for minor cuts, wounds, pimples, it contains lightening power that helps in eliminating rid of spots and blemishes.

To use turmeric, do the following:

1. Make a thick paste of two tablespoons of turmeric with ¼ cup water.
2. Apply this paste on your face.
3. Wait for about five minutes. Then, rinse your face with cold water. 
4. Do this daily.

Honey Remedy 4

Honey has been proven to treat many skin conditions for many years and that includes acne (Wilson, 2018). It contains antioxidants that clears waste and debris from clogged pores. Furthermore, doctors use honey for wound dressing because of its antibacterial properties.

To use honey, follow the steps below:

1. When using your hand, wash clean, then rub an ample amount to the acne.
2. When using a cotton pad, pour a drop onto the pad, then rub on your acne.
3. When using a face mask for skin care, add some honey on it.

In addition to these remedies which are readily accessible and available from your kitchen, you may include the following tips on achieving a healthy and glowing skin! You only need discipline to achieve your goal of a healthy and acne free skin. Follow the tips below consistently and you will be happy as you see the results.

1. Do not pop pimples (acne). When you see them on your face, it is a sign of trapped oil, sebum, and bacteria as well as a sign of the natural healing mechanism of the body which is at work (Johnson, 2021).
2. Wash your face twice daily and after sweating (Johnson, 2021). Sweat on the skin makes it dry and invites acne to stay there. Do not let them!
3. Do not touch your face. Your hands have every kind of dirt, oils, and bacteria as they are used forworking. Always remember, to wash your hands if you really need to touch your face or you may use a clean towel or facial tissue.
4. Remember to drink water every day.Body cells need water. Since you are always exposed to dirt and pollution in the surroundings, your skin is at risk of losing its moisture.

5.       Eat a healthy diet. Take in various plant products and protein sources to provide nutrients to your skin and keep it healthy and glowing.

Alternative Remedies

Moreover, consider alternative products for acne free skin (Wilson, 2021). But you need to consult your dermatologist for what suits you according to your skin type.Glutathioneis an effective alternative if you aim to achieve healthy, glowing, and acne free skin (Core Med Science, 2021). Glutathione has healing and regenerating agents. So, the acne problem is eliminated from the inside out. It has been found to lessen wrinkles and increase skin elasticity.

In addition, Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant. The more you consume them, you keep your body from aging. Antioxidants are anti-agers. They also protect your body from free radicals. Free radicals are harmful by-product of your body. With Glutathione as the master antioxidant, it binds oxidative compounds that damage cell membranes, DNA, and energy production. It is your defense.Read on to find out what these glutathione alternative remedies are for acne free skin.

1. Glutathione Anti Acne & Dark Spots Cream (30g) Some of its natural ingredients are aloe, leaf extract, grapefruit, tea tree, vitamin A, glutathione, grape, and seed oil.

To use Glutathione Anti Acne & Dark Spots Cream, do the steps below:

1. Apply thin layer on a cleansed face. Be careful not to apply on the eyes area.
2. Apply to acne directly. Make sure to put on small amount which is good according to the size of acne.
3. Apply the cream to your face and neck. Massage gently until the skin has absorbed the cream.

The cream penetrates pores instantly to control acne blemishes, scars, pimples, and blackheads at the root. It has been formulated especially for acne -prone skin and those with excessive sebum production.

• Anti-Acne Face Serum (30ml)

It is a fast-absorbing gel with salicylic acid, aloe vera, and tea tree oil for skin clarity and removal of pore-clogging sebum and dead skin cells which cause skin breakouts. It is safe for all skin types and for daily use, too. You may apply this after cleansing your face and before applying Anti-Acne Cream.

For the final touch, look at the mirror again. Then again, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” As you work on the desired answer to this question, head now to your kitchen and pantry and begin to find those remedies at your reach. You may consider doing all the recommended tips or opt to buy the alternatives. Either way, you are on your way to solving your face problem. After sometime, see a healthy, glowing, and Acne Free Skin in just a few weeks!