Clear Acne with Household Items

Contrary to popular belief, acne is not caused by eating too much chocolate. What causes acne is excessive oil building up in the pores of the skin. Acne occurs in adults and teenagers. People try all types of over the counter treatments to clear acne only to find that it doesn’t work or that it is too strong and cause more problems. Instead of spending tons of money on over the counter products or special cleansers there are a number of household products that will help clear acne.

Pouring a small amount of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda into a cup and adding a little water to make a paste. Dab small amounts of the paste on the acne and let it sit for a few minutes. Gently scrub your face with the remaining paste. The baking soda cleanses your skin thoroughly, removes dead skin cells, loosens blackheads, and makes your face feel clean and smooth. Toothpaste can do more than just clean teeth if can also clear acne. Dab a small amount on the acne but make sure you use regular toothbrush, not any of those flavored kinds. You can also use Crest toothpaste on the acne and cover with a band-aid overnight to help the swelling go down.

Try some glue. Yes, that’s right, glue. Cover your face with a thin layer of Elmer’s glue, of course, avoid your eyes and mouth. Let the glue dry, and then gently peel it off. Peeling off removes a thin layer of skin along with oil build up. The next item to use is Epsom Salt. Mix one teaspoon of Epsom Salt with three drops of iodine and add to ½ cup of boiling water will help clear acne. Let the mixture cool, dab some cotton balls or cotton strips with the mixture, and apply it to the acne. Do this three to four times, reheating the mixture. Once you have done this, apply an alcohol-based astringent, such as Witch Hazel to clean your face.