http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/acne16.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/acne16.rss Acne Remedies on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures! Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:23:03 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=ZINC_39994 /CURES/acne16.rss1 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:27:50 EST [YEA] Bill from Prescott Valley, Arizona writes: "Am an Alternative researcher. My 12 year old son was developing acne back in the 70's. Gave him some Zinc tablets, 10 mg I. think, and it cleared up. It worked so well, he started selling them on the school bus and got in trouble. To stress the importance of Zinc in the body; he was told young boys deficient in zinc would have small sex organs and zinc was important for their growth. Needless to say, all of his friends took zinc religously." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=MULTIPLEREMEDIES_39467 /CURES/acne16.rss2 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:00:48 EST [YEA] Kat from Pdx, Or writes: "I've had acne on my cheeks and jaw line for over a year tried multiple things. I'm a vegetarian and I read that zinc deficiency can cause acne. So I started taking Zinc 50 mg 2x daily and I also stopped drinking milk because I read that milk is indigestable by the body and causes toxicity. I take two showers a day so I started washing my face with about 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, while in the shower and would allow it to sit on my face for a couple minutes then I would rinse it off. Once out of the shower I would a splash organic apple cider vinegar on my face and let it air dry. My acne is now completely gone my skin is glowing and clear. I hope this remedy helps someone like it did me." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=ACV_37643 /CURES/acne16.rss3 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:12:49 EST [YEA] Toby from Wheeling, Wv, Us writes: "I have had amazing success using Apple Cider Vinegar for acne. I use the organic kind. I wash my face at night,towel dry, then dab the ACV on any troublesome areas. I let this dry and leave it on. In the morning, I rinse my face with warm water (no soap) and towel dry. I then dab the ACV again on any troublesome areas. A couple of times per day, I rinse my face with warm water only & towel dry." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=DIET_37422 /CURES/acne16.rss4 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:17:06 EST [YEA] Bob from London, U.K. writes: "Blood type diet cured my acne. Suffering from a bad case of adult acne for years, I tried many different conventional treatments (antibiotics, medicinal creams, facials etc.) as well as alternative ones (homeopathy, accupuncture, various diets etc.) but nothing worked. 8 years down the line, I bumped into the Blood Type Diet and decided to try it. Within a week my face cleared, I was amazed by the fast results! All that was left was the scarring, which got better with time. I recommended the diet to 2 friends (they were blood type A) and they had great results too. I hope this helps." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=ACV_37361 /CURES/acne16.rss5 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:40:43 EST [YEA] Bonnie from Manlius, New York writes: "I just had to post my input on ACV for acne. It REALLY works and if you have acne, you MUST try it! I have used it topically every night...just a cotton balls worth rubbed into skin, then I wash it off with soap. Also, I drink two glasses of ACV, honey and water (2 tbls acv, one tsp honey and 8oz water) each day. I'm 40 and have had breakouts for years but this routine works. And my skin is amazing now. I do get the occasional pimple which I immediately attack with a q-tip full of hydrogen peroxide and that shrinks it and stops it from getting any bigger. But overall, the acv has cured my acne! I have recently started applying virgin coconut oil to my skin and that has really helped with skin tone as well as shrinking my pores. I'm so grateful to EC for this site...and to think I was wasting so much money on all those stupid chemicals when all I needed was acv. Keep posting!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=ACV_37294 /CURES/acne16.rss6 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:01:16 EST [YEA] Carp from Bronx, Ny, Usa writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar and water, 1:1 - success! I'm in my late 20s, and have had moderate acne for 12 years or so. It had mostly subsided, but then a few months ago, flared up in a crazy, severe way. I tried modifying my diet and my face-wash routine, but it only seemed to get worse. Finally, I found this routine: every night before bed, I do a light swab with rubbing alcohol (I don't trust my usual soap anymore) to clean, then a light swab with the diluted ACV. The results are astonishing. I don't want to speak too soon (I've only been on this regimen for 3 weeks now), but my skin is 97% clear and looking better every day. Good luck, everybody - and thank you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=VITC_37236 /CURES/acne16.rss7 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:18:29 EST [YEA] Azg from Toronto, On writes: "I'd been having troubles with my skin lately and for another reason (broken capillaries) I had been taking very large doses of Vitamin C internally (with Lysine)... it's still to early to tell if it's working. But I noticed a MARKED IMPROVEMENT in the condition of my skin in regards to breakouts... they were diminishing dramatically. So I decided to apply it topically. You can Ascorbic Acid powder in a variety of health food store, and if you go to your local large beauty store there is a famous brand that sells a topical vitamin C powder (it's very expensive - sourcing out ascorbic acid powder is definitely cheaper). Mix a tiny tiny scoop (maybe 1/16th of a teaspoon) into your moisturizer every morning and apply it. You may feel a tiny sting from the vitamin C but it shouldn't be uncomfortable and it should disappear almost instantly. If the sting lasts, you've used too much powder! You'll notice an immediate improvement in your skin and I bet you'll be acne free within a week... Do this only in the morning - no need to overload your skin at night. Plus Vitamin C is a very powerful anti-free-radical and anti-aging product." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=ACV_37096 /CURES/acne16.rss8 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:53:50 EST [YEA] Radha from Urbandale, Ia writes: "Pure apple cider vinegar cured my acne in a week and a half. I have normal skin but tend to get the usual breakout around the end of the month... ;). At one point, my entire left cheek was covered in hard, red, itchy pimples and clear little dots everywhere. I started using a gentle exfoliator for my face wash. Then I would dip a cotton ball in ACV and rub it all over my face. Just a thin layer will do. Then i would sit for alittle bit and let it dry. The smell is something you'll get used to but the first night is terrible. Have the thin layer of ACV dry then apply just a light moisturizer then go to sleep. Make sure all your pimples and such are covered by the ACV. You aren't going to get amazing results over night if you have severe acne; but after about 3-4 days you'll start to see them slowly dry up. If you start to see puss rise up in some LEAVE THEM ALONE. Picking them will only leave a scar. This is my daily routine:) my face has cleared so amazingly. Hooked for life:)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=MULTIPLEREMEDIES_36424 /CURES/acne16.rss9 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:44:23 EST [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Juno from West Hollywood, California writes: "This is a desperate question to Ted., I have been reading and loving this website for a while now. and have been using many of the remedies suggested here like ACV Molasses and OP. I have also been using Lecithin granules as per Ted's suggestion for acne. And doing urine therapy. (for at least 4 month now) However, while my acne and melasma have somewhat improved and my energy - greatly improved, I have developed a strange side effect to which I can not find the reason or a cure. The skin on my neck looks like lizard skin and it feels terrible, do dry as if it's about to crack. Also the skin under my eyes has worsened and I have a lot more wrinkles. This question is for Ted, please help me find out what could be causing this, I feel so old because of this "new" look and it seems to be getting worse fast! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=ACV_36240 /CURES/acne16.rss10 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:09:22 EST [YEA] Laura from Fort Worth, Tx writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is amazing! I am 38 yrs old and have sufferered from acne since my teens. My face has never been blemish free until now. I have spent thousands on medicines and OTCounter creams to no avail. What drove me to search online for help was that my forehead broke out all over in tiny bumps and nothing (even antibiotics) was taking it away. I was also on accutane in my early 20's for cystic acne, but since then, it was just regular acne I dealt with, plus tiny whiteheads all over my forehead. I came across ACV reviews online and thought "what do I have to lose?" I bought the raw kind with the "mother" and I used it straight out of the bottle- applied w/ a cotton ball. It stung the heck out of my face, and stunk to high heaven, burned my eyes a little, but after a while, it settled down and I went to bed like that. Now when I use it, it tingles only a little and my eyes are fine... guess I have gotten use to it. I woke up the next day and was ****amazed**** at the results!!!!!! I had already cut out sugar from my diet many months prior (and seen a little improvement), so this effect could only be attributable to the ACV. Within 3 days the tiny bumps had vanished and my skin was baby smooth. I've used it now for about 2 months and my skin is beautiful and acne free!!!! I am scared that I will wake up one day and it wont' work the same, it is that good. Also, it does not dry out my skin like the meds. I wish I could post a before and after picture of myself- but I thought I would at least share the good news and help some other poor soul who has given up hope. Maybe it will work for you, too." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=ACV_35828 /CURES/acne16.rss11 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:20:13 EST [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Sdcummings2000 from Plant City, Florida writes: "I have been using apple cider vinegar for my acne for 2weeks as of yesterday. I didnt have terrible acne but enough to make me feel insecure in public. I am very vain and will not go pick up my son from school without makeup. I have to say that within 3 days my acne had cleared up nicely. It still is not CLEAR but, i think im getting there.I does take time,as does anything else.I drink 2 tablespoons 2x a day straight.Every other night i use it as a toner.i hope anyone with acne at least will try it. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=CS_35609 /CURES/acne16.rss12 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:03:13 EST [QUESTION] Tee from Chicago, Il writes: "Does anyone know a place where I can buy cell salts? Like the sulphur and potassium chloride. I would like to use them for skin problems" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=LEMONS_35545 /CURES/acne16.rss13 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:34:53 EST [YEA] K.j. from Phoenix, Az writes: "Hi, I just wanted to say NAY to putting OACV on your face for Acne. It made my acne worse. I wouldn't recommend it at all. (But I would for taking internally...it is wonderful that way for great health!) But as a YEA, I'd like to tell people suffering from Acne that I recently started drinking the juice of a lemon in hot water first thing in the morning, before eating or drinking anything else. (Then I wait 20 mins or so before eating breakfast.) I found that in about a week, my acne had cleared up considerably. If I stop it, or forget, it flares back up. Then I start the cycle again, and it clears up. So, if you keep drinking it, I truly beleive it will keep acne at bay. And I drink it through a straw so that it's not too acidic for my teeth. Thanks! :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=ACIDOPHILUS_35463 /CURES/acne16.rss14 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:37:53 EST [YEA] Dj from Pdx, Or writes: "I would like to revise an earlier statement regarding Acidophilus, thanks to a recent experience. I had to take antibiotics for bronchitis and of course developed BV. I had always been under the impression that a person should not take massive amounts of Acidophilus as it overwhelms the balance of good and bad bacteria. The BV moved up into my uterus and caused spotting and cramps. I could not afford a doctor visit so I started taking massive amounts of Acidophilus every day. By massive I mean 18 to 20 pills per day and each pill contained 20 billion living organisms. It took 5 days but the spotting and cramping stopped. So I stopped. That is where I went wrong. I should have continued to take the massive amounts for a few more days. I have some cramping but not bad. The really interesting issue happening during all this is I caught a sinus infection. Which doesn't sound like much but I ended up developing a very sore spot under my chin (I think glandular infection) I had a severe breakout on my face with two cystic spots and developed two cold sores. All this developed within a day. Upon returning home from my holiday I started back up on massive amounts of Acidophilus. Within 24 hours the sore spot under my chin is 70% less painful and no more swelling. My face has cleared up except for the two cystic spots, but those are not painful anymore and there is very little swelling. One cold sore is gone and one is scabbed and healing. I did take three turmeric pills in the last 24 hours which may have contributed but I really feel the Acidophilus has been the main contributor of the cure. From thinking back to all the times I have had BV or some other type of minor infection my face always seems to signal the trouble within and the Acidophilus has always seemed to clear it up. I would suggest to anyone dealing with major acne issues to try Acidophilus. 2 or 3 pills a day just might help." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=VITA_35466 /CURES/acne16.rss15 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:46:21 EST [YEA] Frances A from Jacksonville, Florida writes: "Recurring boils and similar large, painful pimples After age 21 I had terrible huge pimples. When my pharmacist told me that some derms prescribed Vitamin A, I started on it immediately.. It was like a miracle, a moderate miracle. The huge deep pimples stopped and my skin improved in other ways. I used to take 50,000 units a day but now I would limit myself to 25,000 units per day. Just be patient and don't stop the treatment. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=RN_35173 /CURES/acne16.rss16 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:23:43 EST Maeryn from Calgary, Ab writes: "A friend of mine has terrible (TERRIBLE) acne all across his face, neck, shoulders, and back. Its not worms. He cannot take any sort of med because it will mess up the growth plates where his arm was operated on a few years ago. I am currently in the process of compiling a treatment for him based on organic and alternative medicines (cleansing him from the inside out. )Do you have any advice for a facial / skin mask? I'm getting into nutritional therapy, so this stuff fascinates me." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=PJ_34689 /CURES/acne16.rss17 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:27 EST Dannae from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma writes: "I am 75 years old, have had acne since I was 13, and while in the years of raising my children, not many problems with acne, till in my early 60's. Now there are these bumps under the skin, they sometimes get inflammed, but require a needle to get them, and their little roots out. so it leaves scars. I tried the ACV, teaspoon in cup of water, but the best way I like it, is from Dill Pickle juice, and it also works for coughs, and colds. I am not consistant with it, but going to try it now diluted to 1/2 teaspoon to cup of water, for sinus by spraying it into them. Try smelling some of the stuff that comes from pimples, think you will be surprised! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=AMCO_34345 /CURES/acne16.rss18 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:30:37 EST Dawnna from Naperville, Il writes: "Your website is a wonderful treasure!! I don't have to dig to find what I'm looking for; The site is nicely organized & easy to navigate - I appreciate that so much! Some of the things I've tried: Making an Aspirin Face Mask Using Castor Oil mixed with Coconut oil to clean pores "because it takes oil to dissolve and dislodge oil". THANK YOU! Dawnna" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=BAKINGSODA_34217 /CURES/acne16.rss19 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:43:51 EDT [YEA] Sweetpea from Henderson, Nv, U.S. writes: "Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) for Acne My son is 12 years old and has bad acne for about 1 1/2 years. I tried many of the over the counter products: cleansers, facial scrubs, toners, astringents, and moisturizers, but nothing worked. While doing some house cleaning using sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water it occured to me to try that for a face wash for him. I made a paste and have him use it every morning and every night ~ he uses it like any other facial cleanser and it has been fantastic! The pimples have shrunk in size and many are gone. His pores are much smaller. It doesn't burn, sting, or dry out his face. And best of all, it is really inexpensive. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=LGVB_33979 /CURES/acne16.rss20 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:49:08 EDT [YEA] Penelope from Boston, Ma writes: "The most incredible supplements I have ever tried for acne are L-Glutathione (500 milligrams up to 3 times a day) and vitamin B6 (ONLY get the P5P form. The other form can cause neuropathy). Split a 50 milligram pill of vitamin B6 (P5P) up and take a few times a day. I would ask your doctor about going up to as high as 100 milligrams of P5P if you really need that much to keep your skin clear. My skin is completely clear as long as I take the B6 or the L-Glutathione. I do not need to take both of these supplements together to have clear skin, - both have worked separately equally as well to clear my skin in record time (about a week to see results) but test it out and see what works for you - both have amazing health benefits. I have noticed that L-Glutathione has the added benefit of also making my hair really shiny and healthy looking. Both vitamin B6 and L-Glutathione are potent detoxifiers of the liver so go up to the dose you need VERY slowly! If you break out initially, bear with it - this is just a detox/cleansing reaction. Try opening a capsule of vitamin B6 (P5P) and take a third of it - or half of it - and see how you do Same goes with the L-Glutathione pills or powder . You can take the same dosage up to 3 times a day. Definitely take the B6 with food because it can make you nauseous. Also, the B6 (P5P) could keep you up by giving you energy if you take it late at night. Topically, Jojoba oil is great for acne. It moisturizes without clogging pores. I wear it all over my face and neck at night. It is the only moisturizer that does not break me out! I have suffered with severe cystic acne and was on 3 courses of Accutane so I know what it's like to suffer with acne. With either of these supplements, thankfully I don't have to suffer anymore. I hope this info helps anyone out there who is struggling with acne." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=EPSOMSALTS_33640 /CURES/acne16.rss21 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:43:39 EDT Anne from Thunder Bay, Ontario writes: "Epsom Salt baths for acne treatment Hello : ) I am 31 years old and have been dealing with moderate acne since puberty. I have tried everything from popular name brand acne cleansers, hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil, prescription acne cream, not wearing make-up, cutting sweets out of my diet, cutting junk food out of my diet, steam bathing the face, exfoliating facial cleansers, overnight acne treatment creams and birth control. Among all of those treatments, only staying on birth control seemed to make any real difference, however, it did not make the acne disappear entirely during menstruation. I am now 20 weeks pregnant and the hormones have been wrecking even more havoc with the skin on my face since pregnancy. I also developed a rash on my tummy. As a result of reading many different solutions on the internet, I decided to give an Epsom Salt bath a try. I have been taking these baths each night for the last 4 nights and have seen remarkable improvements, such as: - The little white bumps (that have been on the back of my upper arms since puberty) have almost disappeared altogether - The rash on my tummy has disappeared entirely - The few hard "under-skin" bumps/cysts on my face (which have stubbornly been there for a couple of months) have virtually disappeared From my readings on the internet, bacteria (that causes acne) cannot be live in a salty environment; therefore, washing with the salt water kills the bacteria. I have simply poured 1 to 2 cups of Epsom Salts into a full bath tub of warm/hot water and stirred the salt around in order to dissolve them into the water. I bathed for 10 to 15 minutes and rinsed my face a few times. I highly recommend this treatment to anyone with acne problems. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=OLIVEOIL_33451 /CURES/acne16.rss22 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:19:04 EDT [YEA] Wellsprings from Tarboro, Nc writes: "I started using olive oil for Hidradenitis suppurativa and it worked so well, I tried it on my face for blackheads and whiteheads. Now I rarely get a bump. Put the olive oil on every morning and every night; it soaks in quickly. It is also great for keeping suntanned legs from looking dry and chalky." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=BAKINGSODA_32875 /CURES/acne16.rss23 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Pauline from Sebring, Florida writes: "to Azg from Toronto: Hi Azg, Combine 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a drizzle of water until you make a soft paste. Massage the baking soda paste around the face using small circular motions. Focus on the areas of the most scarring and red spots. After around 30 seconds rinse your face well with warm water. Repete this process once per day to help diminish red spots from acne. Baking soda can help diminish red spots and skin discolorations quickly, especially when used as a facial scrub. Avoid wearing makeup, do not pick or squeeze pimples. Change pillow cases and sheets every other day. The pillow case absorbs oils from your skin and reapplies the dirt and oil. Eat foods rich in Zinc. Zinc is an antibacterial agent and a necessary element in the oil- producing glands of the skin. A diet low in Zinc can actually cause acne breakouts. I have give this to many of my friends for acne. They all said, it helped them. I hope it helps you too. Let me know! Pauline " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=PANTOTHENICACID_32704 /CURES/acne16.rss24 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:02:56 EDT [YEA] Lita209 from Sanford, Fl, USA writes: "I finally figure out how to tell acne sufferers what to try without looking like I am advertising any company! I feel responsible for letting everyone else know what worked for me. After over 30 years suffering with acne I know how devastating this can be. Look for all the information on Pantothenic Acid that you can get. Look for Dr. Lit-Hung Leung who conducted the study! There is a lot of information, message boards on B5 for the treatment of acne. There are a lot of vitamins shops on and off line that you can get it from, but you need to learn how to take the dosages and for how long. I hope every acne victim at least take a look at this and consider. My only regret is not knowing about it 30 years ago!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/acne.html&name=SHALINI_32054 /CURES/acne16.rss25 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:00:47 EDT [YEA] Shalini from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia writes: "First of all, thanks very much to Earthclinic for all your help! I've been struggling with acne for a long time, and after trying out some remedies from EC have found a combination that made a dramatic improvement in my skin. I was quite astonished at how fast it healed, compared to the turtle speed of most acne meds. I've eliminated all soaps and medications, and am using only natural products. In the morning, I apply a baking soda mask for 5 minutes. It stings a lot, and be careful not to scrub, just leave it on. This disinfects your skin and gradually shrinks acne. At night, I apply a turmeric mask for an hour. Be careful with turmeric because it will stain - on my tanned skin it just blends in. To moisturise, I use coconut oil, less in the day and more at night. I also take coconut oil internally, one tablespoon morning and night. I also take two tablespoons of granulated lecithin, and 3000mg of high quality fish oil. The fish oil showed me an overnight improvement, and even helped me sleep better. Here's what didn't work: ACV is not my friend, unfortunately. Evening primrose oil did not work at all. Blackstrap molasses is incredibly helpful for my menstrual cycle, but again no difference in skin. Hopefully this will help any acne sufferers out there, good luck!"