Get Rid Of Acne For Good

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You may have heard of tea tree oil for acne, a little dab on a pesky pimple makes all your troubles go away. The problem with this remedy is that it dries up all the skin around the raised area and the scent is very strong. What you may not have heard of is nature’s way of healing your skin, straight from the ocean. On a recent trip to Antigua, a beautiful little island in the Caribbean, I noticed my skin becoming clearer and more beautiful by the day. Within a week my skin was glowing, a healthy radiant peach tone without a blemish in sight. What produced this gorgeous effect? Sea salt, the gift of the ocean for everything from a sore throat to cuts and scrapes.

If anyone has every told you to soak a swollen foot in Epsom salt, the reasons for this are some of the same reasons that sea salt works for acne. Salt draws out the impurities in your skin and reduces inflammation. The result is a reduction in the redness caused by pimples, the dirt clogging your pores is drawn out and your skin is naturally exfoliated.

To make this solution at home: mix two tablespoons finely ground organic sea salt with half a cup warm water in the blender (alternately, shake vigorously). Smooth this mixture on your face, rubbing lightly to exfoliate, and leave on for ten to fifteen minutes. Rinse with warm water, apply an alcohol free toner to remove any leftover residue, then moisturize. You will want to hydrate well after this treatment using a moisturizer that will not clog your pores and will leave your skin supple. Liz Earle’s Skin Repair Light is the perfect choice, it nourishes your skin beautifully without leaving any residue. If your skin is extremely oily try BioElement’s Beyond Hydration. This moisturizing gel is perfect for very oily skin since it is a gel and not a cream, it will leave your skin comfortable and light.

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Diet Tips For The Snacker

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Are you one of those that snacks all day long, you always have to be munching on something? Even with healthy food all those calories can add up to extra pounds. Chances are it is not the food you are actually craving, but the oral fixation of always having something to feel and taste in your mouth. Try switching to a cup of tea the next time you get the urge to nibble. Tea is packed with antioxidants and has enough flavor to satisfy your snack urges.

Love fruit? Try the Ginger Peach Black Tea from The Republic of Tea. If you are looking for a delicate and exotic concoction then a white tea is the perfect match for you. For the mouth with a more savory palate rooibos (pronounced roy-boss) teas and green teas have a more earthy quality and come in a variety of blends. Rooibos tea, also called red bush tea is grown in South Africa and has more antioxidents than green tea, is known for minimizing the effects of free radicals, and boosts your immune system. A beauty and health treatment all in one, my favorite mixture is blueberry rooibos, an earthy and sweet combination with an unusual twist.

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