There's little more painful and humiliating than going through middle school or high school with acne. Kids your age can be relatively cruel and constantly point out the fact that you are suffering from this problem. This can result in you feeling self-conscious and going through bottles of acne treatment lotion. If these lotions don't work, then you might feel that you are out of luck. Here are some unusual acne treatments that you can try if all else fails and you don't have the time or the funds to see a dermatologist.
1. Use Lemon Juice
One of the main reasons why you might be suffering from acne is because your skin has a lot of bacteria on it that is getting stuck inside your pores and causing them to become inflamed. If your cleanser doesn't feel like it's doing the job, you can supplement it by using lemon juice. Drinking lemon juice will help increase your body's overall resistance to bacteria. Applying the lemon juice directly to your face can help cleanse your face and force its way into your pores to kill the bacteria that might be stuck there. Before you go to bed a few times a week, take a makeup pad and soak it in lemon juice. Pat the makeup pad all over your face so that every part of your face has been exposed to lemon juice. Then, allow the juice to sit for five to ten minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.
2. Use Baking Soda
Another option is to use baking soda. On the nights when you are not applying lemon juice to your skin, use baking soda to scrub your pores clean. First, take a few tablespoons of baking soda and add them to a bowl. Then, slowly add warm water a quarter cup at a time until a paste forms. Apply this paste to your skin by starting at one side and rubbing it across your skin using small circles. This will help clean out your pores and get rid of any dead skin that might be clogging them. Leave the paste on your face for as long as possible. Baking soda will not only cleanse your pores but will help bleach any acne scars that you might already have, making them less noticeable.
For more information, talk to your insurance company. They might be able to cover at least part of your visit to a dermatologist for acne treatment.
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