Acne can be a persistent and recurring problem that can start in the teen years and continue into adulthood. Or conversely, a person may develop acne as an adult, not having suffered as a teen. Women develop this condition more than men.

The causes of acne vary. There may be physiological reasons, environmental factors, bacterial infection, hygiene, diet, or hormone imbalances, just to name a few. Certainly, genetics plays a large part.

As such, treatments are also varied. Therefore, it is important to know what is causing the acne, as eliminating any possible causatives may eliminate the condition, or ease it.

There are many commercially available treatments options – it is a huge and profitable industry, as the customer base never stops growing. However, you may prefer using natural solutions, rather than some of the pharmaceutical treatments offered. If so, here are a few natural remedies and diet tips to help you get started.

Tea Tree Oil – Antiseptic Essential Oil

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. It is an essential oil that reduces the inflammation and redness of acne due to its very effective antibacterial properties. You can apply the oil to the specific problem areas, by simply wiping on with a cotton ball. Continue reading →

As we age, brown spots can appear on the skin. These are called age spots or liver spots. They look like flat brownish-colored skin discolorations, which can appear on the face and other areas of the body.

Although these age spots only become visibly apparent as we get older – usually 40 and above – these skin blemishes actually take years to develop.

However, you don’t have to simply accept their inevitability, as with persistence and the right application, you can reduce their impact, even to the point of making them almost invisible. Here are a few natural ways to diminish age spots.

Yogurt Mask

This remedy takes a little while to achieve results, however, if you love eating yogurt every day, this remedy will be easy to do! Simply apply some of your whole milk yogurt to your age spots.

• Warm the affected area first (warm water will do), to allow the skin pores to open and allow better penetration of the applied yogurt.

Continue for at least two months and you will find your age spots slowly disappearing. Continue reading →