Don’t reach for the nasty acne treatment
Acne – it’s not something we want to deal with beyond our teens, right? Just when you thought you those days were behind you, you spot another pimple. Nothing you do seems to fix it. You’d be forgiven if you’ve considered an acne treatment before.
But, acne treatments are full of nasty chemicals like alcohol and fragrance, that simply dry out your skin (as a way of getting rid of the pimple). Yet, this isn’t good for your skin. Over-the-counter creams and cleansers are too harsh on your skin, especially if you’ve got a sensitive complexion.
Acne treatments are more dangerous than you probably think. It’s more than just the skin’s surface that’s affected. Acne treatments, even if they do help your skin temporarily, contain the ingredients benzoyl peroxide – both ‘acne treatment’ ingredients that can cause life-threatening allergic reactions or severe irritation.
Allergy-like reactions that can also occur as a result of acne treatment include throat tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, low blood pressure, fainting or collapsing.
So, don’t put your health at risk. If you’re struggling with spots, don’t reach for the acne treatment. Do these five things instead.
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Use natural products with acne-targeting ingredients
You don’t have to resort to harsh acne treatments to clear your skin. There are plenty of botanical ingredients that can do this for you, like salicylic acid. It’s derived from willow tree bark and when applied to your skin, it reduces swelling, redness, and unclogs pores (to allow pimples to shrink). See, you don’t need the nasty acne treatments.
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Cut out the sugar
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Are we right, ladies? Well, maybe chocolate isn’t the worst example but if you’re having issues with acne, watch your sugar intake. Your skin will thank you (especially because you won’t need acne treatment).
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Settle the stress
When you’re stressed, the more oil your body will produce. And we know that oily complexions often suffer from acne. Make sure you’ve got a deep-cleansing face wash to help remove excess oil from your skin. And remember, don’t use acne treatments.
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Get your hormones checked
Even if your diet is clean, you’re using botanical skincare (and no acne treatments), your hormones could affect your skin. If you’re doing all the right things, book a time to see a hormone specialist. The answers could lie those blood tests.
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Acupuncture & other natural remedies
This ancient healing treatment is starting to become popular in the West, thanks to many health issues it treats. This targeted needle therapy moves energy throughout the body and can help people with skin issues. It’s 100% natural and a great alternative to acne treatments.
Use our transformative, botanically-based skincare to treat your acne, as well as an armour against ageing. Give it a try under our 30-day guarantee program and you’ll see what we mean.
No health or monetary risks, unlike acne treatments.