How I Treat & Banish Acne

My skin is currently under siege!  I was trying to ignore this ugly, secret struggle that I've been dealing with until I received several complaints from others dealing with the same struggle.  While I was out and about the other day, I noticed quite a few people struggling with the same thing so, I knew it was time to face this demon that we call acne.  

  I would love to say that I am ignorant of the cause, but I am not, I know exactly what I have to do to keep acne at bay.  I have tried a lot of alleged acne remedies and treatments over the years.  I was even enrolled in the Proactiv system a few years ago for about four years straight and it was working well for me. Until one day,  I  ran out of my Proactiv products, and  BAM-an eruption!!!

  What I noticed was that even though the Proactiv was highly effective while using it, when I stopped using it for a couple of days, the acne was more severe and it took several weeks for the Proactiv to become effective again.  

  So now,  I am back to my tried and true home remedies and treatments for banishing acne and oily skin.   When you are researching products for your skin please keep in mind that every product doesn't work the same for everyone so, use what works best for you.  Some people swear by Proactiv and others reported that they didn't see any results.   If you find something that works great for you, stick with it, be consistent.  Keep in mind that as the seasons change and as you get older your skin changes so you should embrace and adjust to those changes.  Sometimes that will mean switching products to suit the changes.

  Here are some of my tried and true products, remedies and treatments for acne and oily skin:

  Alcohol--I apply it to a q-tip and hold it over the pimple for about 30 seconds at a time, until it starts to dry.  The alcohol will dry the pimple out and help kill the bacteria that caused it.

  Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask--I like to apply this mask three times a week.  This mask helps dry up pimples and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth.

  Queen Helene Mint Julep Natural Facial Scrub-- I like to use this mask three times a week after I rinse off the mint julep mask to exfoliate and decongest my skin.

  Milk of Magnesia--I like to apply this after cleansing and drying my face to combat excessive oiliness.  Some even use it underneath their foundation to combat oil all day.  If you are going to try this method please use the milk of magnesia sparingly to avoid a chalky appearance.

  A Slice of Lemon--This helps with drying up pimples.  I like to just sit the lemon slice on the pimple for about five minutes or more.  

  Toothpaste--I use the white kind, not the gel.  I apply it directly to the pimple and leave it on for about twenty minutes.

  M.A.C's Blot Powder--I usually apply this as a setting powder and use it throughout the day for touch-ups

  M.A.C's Blot Film--I use this to remove excess oil and as an alternate for the blot powder.

  Dial's Liquid Antibacterial Handwash--This is my all-time favorite treatment to use when all else fails.  I know that you are probably thinking, that it is too harsh but hey, desperate times calls for desperate measures.

If you have a tip you would like to share, please leave a comment below or email me @ jamiethemakeupartist@ymail.com