As most teens can tell you, having acne is no fun. The blemishes are unattractive, embarrassing and sometimes uncomfortable. Commercial acne treatments, such as those products containing benzoyl peroxide, tend to dry the skin and cause other undesirable side effects. Many turn to natural acne treatments as an alternative. Products such as mint, oatmeal and lemon can help. To use mint, you will need some fresh mint, which can often be purchased in supermarkets or grown in the garden. You smash the peppermint leaves using a mortar and pestle, then rub gently on the affected area. Remove after ten minutes. Mint is one of the acne herbs that are found to be helpful. To use oatmeal, cook a serving of oatmeal and add one quarter cup of honey. Mix well, cool until comfortable and apply to the acne pimples. Rinse this off after twenty minutes. To use lemon juice, mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rosewater. Splash this on your skin and leave it there for ten minutes before you wash it off. You can buy rosewater in some grocery shops or health food stores, or you can make your own. To make your own rose water, you will need to dry some rose petals. Wash them well before you dry them, because you want to get rid of any bacteria that could be on the plant. You will need about a cup of dried rose petals. Cover them with three cups of water that is almost boiling. Cool this until it is at room temperature and pass it through a coffee filter or fine sieve. Refrigerate until needed. Throw out any that remains after a month. Want to see a very funny song about acne? It's sung by a young guy named Charlie McDonnell. Good luck with your natural acne cures.
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