Epsom Salt Scrubs To Cure Acne

Salt scrubs are really effective in treating acne. You can scrub salt on your face to get rid of acne and cleanse the skin. Many body spas worldwide use salt scrubs to cleanse and exfoliate the skin. You can use it as bath salt or face scrub. If you want to get rid of acne, then here are few salt scrubs made with Epsom salt.

Epsom salt has many beauty as well as health benefits. From detoxification to exfoliation, you can use this ingredient that is easily available in the market.

Epsom salt face scrubs:

Salt scrub: After taking shower, just take a pinch of Epsom salt and scrub on your face. Gently use circular motions to remove dead skin and open skin pores. Avoid eye area. Focus on nose if you have blackheads. You can scrub Epsom salt once in a week to cleanse the skin and get rid of acne.

Epsom salt and lemon scrub: This is an effective homemade facial scrub recipe that can be prepared in a minute. Just add few drops of lemon juice with Epsom salt. Now scrub on the face. This face scrub helps get rid of acne, dead skin, blackheads and whiteheads.

Epsom salt with cleansing milk: If you have dry skin, then just mix Epsom salt with your cleansing milk. Cleansing milk moisturises the skin and also prevents you from getting rashes. Epsom salt can make the skin dry and if your skin is sensitive, it can also lead to slight rashes. So, use cleansing milk or body lotion. Add few drops of water to make a thin paste.

Salt and essential oil scrub: To cleanse your skin and exfoliate it, just add few drops of essential oil (lavender, peppermint or rosemary oil) with Epsom salt. This face scrub recipe is great to treat acne and yields good result (if applied once a week for a month).

Honey and Epsom salt scrub: It is a great scrub to treat sun tan and acne together. If you have tanned yourself in a beach, just apply this face scrub. Honey has antioxidants that lightens sun tan, moisturises skin and also treats acne. You can add yogurt to make it a face mask.

These are few Epsom salt face scrubs that are homemade and effective. Although Epsom salt has beauty benefits, it is good to apply it once in a week. Salt can dry your skin and also lead to rashes so, if it doesn't suit your skin type, avoid using it. Read More

Skin Doctor Offers Tips to Reduce Acne

SATURDAY, Sept. 15 (HealthDay News) -- People with acne who scrub their skin or use abrasive skin care products can actually aggravate their condition, an expert warns.

Opting for a gentle cleanser is just one of several simple changes acne sufferers can make to improve their 

complexion, noted Dr. Amanda Friedrichs, a dermatologist in private practice in Sycamore, Ill.

"It's very common for patients with acne to scrub their skin and to use harsh products, yet doing so often makes acne worse," Friedrichs said in a news release from the American Academy of Dermatology. "In order for acne to improve, people with acne must be gentle when touching their skin and use gentle products, such as those that are alcohol-free."

Friedrichs also suggested other tips for healthy skin, including:

Wash your face twice a day and immediately after sweating.

Avoid astringents, toners and exfoliants, which can irritate the skin. Also, apply facial cleanser with your fingertips instead of a washcloth, sponge or brush.

Use lukewarm water, not very hot water.

Because oily hair can make acne worse, wash your hair every day if needed.

Do not pick at your face or squeeze your acne. Letting your skin heal naturally allows it to clear up quicker and prevents scarring.

Avoid touching your face, which can increase the risk of flare-ups.

Do not use indoor tanning beds, which can damage your skin and increase your risk for skin cancer. Keep in mind certain acne medications make the skin extra sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light.

"Make an appointment to see a board-certified dermatologist if your acne makes you shy or embarrassed, the products you've tried haven't worked, or your acne is leaving scars or darkening your skin," Friedrichs advised. "Today, virtually every case of acne can be successfully treated."

Shifting your skin care approach for colder weather

(ARA) – Now that summer is over you might not be showing as much skin, but that doesn’t mean you should stop taking care of it. Colder months present unique challenges for keeping skin moisturized, protected and smooth.

By following the tips below during the fall and winter months, you can avoid dryness, itching and other skin damage associated with dry, cold weather – and you can enjoy the benefits of healthy skin even when the climate is working against you:

* Moisturize. Keeping the moisture level up in your skin is important all year-round, but it’s an absolute necessity when the dry, cold air of winter arrives. When the dryness becomes especially persistent and intense, it’s important to opt for a lotion that’s up to the task of protecting and moisturizing your skin. For those extremely dry times where you can’t seem to lather up with enough lotion, Eucerin Professional Repair Extremely Dry Skin Lotion can help. It has an advanced formula enhanced with Gluco-Glycerol that moisturizes for more than 24 hours and alleviates extremely dry skin -- and recently earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.

* Humidify. You can’t change the weather outside, but you can modify the climate indoors. If you find yourself constantly suffering from dry skin, try sleeping in a room with a humidifier, so skin can take a break from being exposed to dry air.