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we're going to learn about how to get rid of acne overnight now let's begin are you struggling
to control your acne do you spend every morning wrestling with painful pimples and whiteheads many
people have tried and failed to get rid of their acne there are dozens of medications creams and
home remedies out there but which ones actually work well the answer is it depends i can tell
you right now that there is no all-purpose 100 guaranteed resolution to your acne why is that
well because everyone's acne stems from something different acne grows for a wide variety of reasons
most people immediately blame excess oils or clog pores on their skin but bacterial infections and
inflammation can also create acne on any part of the body hair follicles are another common area
when a hair follicle becomes clogged with dead skin cells it produces pimples and lumps hormones
can cause acne too and excess production of hormones may lead to sudden breakouts covering
your face or body in those pesky pimples so what does this mean for you some treatments
may work for you some treatments may not but the worst thing you can do is give up if you
find zero success with one treatment then just change your plan of attack take a different angle
try to treat your acne a different way because you might discover those irritating pimples dwindling
overnight so what are some of the most effective ways to tackle your acne what do these alternative
methods really look like in this video we're going to look at six different ways to get rid of your
acne immediately number one spot treatments spot treatments are the most common way to rid
the face and body of acne a spot treatment is when you apply lotion or medication directly
to the site of your acne now the goal of a spot treatment is to dry out and shrink your pimples
letting your skin heal and return to normal there are a number of different spot treatments
you can use to fight your acne at the source some are expensive prescription medications but
there are plenty of helpful over-the-counter treatments you can start using today tea tree oil
is a good example this natural substance is made from the leaves of a small tree in australia even
though it has tea in the name tea tree oil is not actually used to make tea for thousands of years
this substance has been used by australian natives to cure coughs and skin conditions over time
tea tree oil has become a popular multi-purpose substance used by people around the world it's a
hand sanitizer a deodorant an insect repellent and most importantly a weapon against acne but here's
the real question does tea tree oil actually work research says yes two studies won a 2014 study
from the australasian journal of dermatology the other a 2007 study from the indian journal
of dermatology veneryology and liprology found that tea tree oil significantly reduces acne
now both studies apply to tea tree gel to the skin of participants that were struggling with
moderate acne and they saw incredible results nowadays you can find tea tree oil in just about
any pharmacy the same goes for other popular spot treatments some of the most common include benzoyl
peroxide salicylic acid sulfur and even toothpaste all of these remedies treat your skin condition
at the source so if you want to get rid of your acne spot treatments may be the answer number two
treat the area while spot treatments address your pre-existing acne it doesn't prevent new pimples
from forming on your skin alright let's say you break out around your chin so you decide to try
spot treatments you apply tea tree oil to the site of your acne and in no time at all the acne
around your chin begins to fade once that acne has disappeared should you stop treating this acne
prone area of your face definitely not even after your skin improves acne can always come back so
continue applying medication to all vulnerable parts of your body to best protect these
vulnerable areas experts recommend applying green tea to your skin a study from 2013 in the journal
of investigative dermatology found that green tea reduces acne quickly and effectively green tea is
a powerful antibacterial substance it decreases inflammation fights pre-existing bacteria and
it stops the growth of new bacteria on your skin oh and the best part is you don't need a
prescription to start using this effective treatment you can buy quality green tea at
your local store and begin treating your acne immediately alright here's how it's done steep
green tea in boiling water give the tea a few minutes to cool down and then gently apply the
warm tea to any acne prone regions on your body now leave the green tea on your skin for at
least 10 minutes and then wash it off with water use this treatment one to two times per day and
you'll keep your skin looking clear and acne free number three acne patches now while
most people think of lotions and creams patches are also an effective treatment
for acne the most common is a patch called hydrocolloid dressing it's often used for large
blisters but it can also diminish a painful pimple so how do these patches treat your acne
well hydrocolloid dressing reduces swelling by stealing moisture from the affected area it
absorbs excess pus and oil while creating an acidic environment that prevents bacterial
growth in other words these patches tackle your acne from multiple angles allowing for
a quick and effective method of treatment in many cases people with patches experience
overnight relief in just 24 hours patches can smooth and dry out your acne while the blemish
doesn't disappear completely it becomes easy to conceal and ignore so don't limit yourself to just
lotions and creams try this effective method for acne relief because you may find your acne fading
overnight number four acidic intervention so what if your acne stems from an infection to fight the
bacteria infecting and inflaming your skin many people use acidic liquids like vinegar vinegar has
long been a home remedy for bacterial infections the history of this all-purpose cure goes back to
the ancient greeks for centuries vinegar has been used to prevent and tackle infections while many
historical treatments have fallen out of favor vinegar remains a cheap and accessible way
to kill bacteria today apple cider vinegar is one of the most widely recognized remedies for
skin conditions like acne this unfiltered juice contains a number of organic acids that actively
destroy bacteria according to a 2014 study in the journal applied microbiology and biotechnology
vinegar significantly curbs the growth of acne-related bacteria and reduces inflammation so
pick up a bottle of apple cider vinegar and give this at home treatment a chance it's quick it's
easy and it may finally treat the underlying issue behind your acne number five heal your wounds most
people think of acne as a pesky irritant but it's actually a small wound on your skin that's why
experts recommend healing gels like aloe vera aloe vera is a clear natural gel made from a
tropical plant it's one of the most popular natural medicines in the world it's so effective
aloe vera is often called the wonder plants but what makes aloe vera so wonderful well this
one substance treats a wide variety of ailments ranging from heartburn to bad breath but
it's especially effective at treating skin conditions it's one of the most popular remedies
for burns cuts and rashes the chemicals inside this wonder plant destroy bacteria minimize
swelling and allow wounds to heal safely and effectively in recent years researchers have
discovered that aloe vera reduces acne as well it's especially effective at soothing larger
more painful pimples a 2004 study in the international journal of aromatherapy discovered
that gels with a high concentration of aloe vera significantly reduced the number of pimples in
many participants some saw up to a 50 reduction using this treatment alone like many of the
treatments we've covered so far aloe vera is cheap and accessible so see for yourself
why they call this substance the wonder plant number six vitamin consumption some people
who struggle with acne find relief using vitamin supplements fish oil for example
is a supplement for omega-3 fatty acids which are associated with healthy brain growth
but those fatty acids can get rid of your acne too if you don't have enough fatty acids in your diet
consuming fish oil can manage your body's oil production and keep your skin properly hydrated
that way you can stop acne before it happens another popular supplement is zinc zinc has
been shown to heal wounds and minimize swelling both play a role in your acne making zinc
another effective method to clear up your skin researchers have found that small zinc supplements
if taken daily may curb your acne in no time but keep this in mind your
body can only handle so much zinc in its diet too much zinc can lead
to digestive issues and colonic irritation so only take these supplements if your diet lacks
a healthy amount of zinc the same applies to any and all nutritional supplements there's a limit
to the number of vitamins your body can handle so be careful and pay close attention to the
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