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For many people with acne, the cure can be worse than the problem. Modern acne medications are not only often harmful to the skin, but harmful to the wallet. According to Clinician Magazine, the average cost of a five month’s course of Accutane (Isotretinoin) – the most popular prescription acne medication is over $1,300. For most acne sufferers, that is out of their price range.
Not only is Accutane expensive, but its side effects can be deadly. A doctor will not prescribe it to a woman unless she is using at least TWO different kinds of birth control. The potential for severe birth defects is so severe than it is not prescribed to women of child-bearing age unless absolutely necessary. In addition, if you have mental illness, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, or problems with your liver, it can be very dangerous, as well.
Accutane is not alone in both its price and the severity of its side effects. And, those are just two reasons why more and more people are beginning to choose all natural acne remedies that can be created through products found in their own home.
The most common source of acne is an excess amount of oil on the surface of the skin and in the pores. Therefore, getting rid of oil is essential. Most acne products found in the drug store will eliminate oil, but they will dry the skin so severely that rashes, redness, and even peeling will begin. Natural acne products will not cause those side effects.
A great way to remove oil from the face and help keep a soft, youthful skin surface is by beating an egg white, just like you would when making a meringue. By adding some lemon juice or witch hazel to the whipped eggs, you will have an aromatic face mask that will help eliminate oil, treat pimples that are present, and prevent future outbreaks. Leave the mask on for just a few minutes, and rinse off with warm water.
Another natural product that is beneficial for acne sufferers is good, old oatmeal. Cook up a little oatmeal and add some fresh strawberries and you will have a mask that gets rid of surface oils, smells great, and is soothing to rough, red skin.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get rid of your acne. In fact, by using household products, you can save money and naturally, safely treat your acne.
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