Acne is one of the worst skin problems that we have experienced from time to time. Although it has been lost, but the acne always leaves a scar that is much worse and would interfere with performance. There are many synthetic products available in the market that claim to get rid of acne and acne scars fade gradually. However, if someone wants a natural and effective solution to overcome the problem, he can use olive oil to treat it. Most of the Community may know that olive oil is very good for our health, but not many know about olive oil's ability to cure various skin disorders, such as acne.
- Some of the reasons that make olive oil into a natural herbal remedy to address acne problems are:
- Olive oil contains essential vitamins that make acne sccars healing so fast.
- Olive oil is also full of antioxidants such as polyphenols that can help detoxify the body, helping to maintain skin moisture, and prevent all kinds of infections.
- Olive oil has a very good antibacterial to treat acne caused by bacterial infection and eliminate scars.
- Olive oil also has an anti-inflammatory properties required for curing acne and its scars.
- Olive oil has the properties of non-comedogenic (does not clog pores), making it an ideal drug for acne.
So, how do I use olive oil to treat acne? Here are some tips that can be done to apply olive oil to cure your acne :
1. Massage Therapy
How can you do to treat acne by using olive oil is to take one tablespoon of olive oil, then use as a medicine massage on your skin affected by acne. Do it gently and slowly. Make sure that you use deep pressure and continue kneading for 4 to 5 minutes. Let or let stand for 15 to 20 minutes. When finished, wash your face using a small towel clean and warm. Repeat the treatment several times. Do this at least twice every day before going to bed. The benefits of this therapy are:
- Helps remove excess oil from face
- Helps eliminate dead skin tissue
- Getting rid of stubborn acne scars easily.
- Keep your skin moist
- Increases blood circulation to the skin
- Preventing clogging of skin pores.
2. Treatment of evaporation
Evaporation therapy with the use of olive oil is another way to curing your acne and removing scars effectively. The trick is to boil the water that has been mixed with olive oil to generate steam that much. The steam Apply on the face with a distance of about 18 inches of water.
However you should be careful to do it, because if your face closer to the boiling water can cause a burning sensation on the skin. Use a large towel and help cover the head, so that the steam can reach your skin properly. Leave it for a few moments, namely for +/- 8 to 10 minutes. After that, wipe your face and neck with a towel.
- The benefits of this therapy include:
- treating acne
- Help create fade acne scar tissue and can be removed easily.
3. As a scrub
Olive oil can also be applied as a natural scrub the face to treat acne. The trick is:
- Herb olive oil with backing soda
By mixing one tablespoon of baking soda with one tablespoon of olive oil, then stir. Apply the mixture on your skin, especially acne affected part and rub gently with fingertips using a circular motion. Do this for 3 to 4 minutes. Then, apply a wet cloth to remove scrub the material was mixed results. This process will expedite the removal of acne scar tissue.
- Herb olive oil with salt
Another ways to get rid of acne is to use a concoction of olive oil with sea salt. The trick is to mix two tablespoons of sea salt that has been finely ground with a tablespoon of olive oil. Stir both ingredients to form a paste. Use it as a scrub. Rub gently with fingertips using a circular motion for about 3 to 4 minutes. Then remove these ingredients with a towel or a wet cloth. It also will help to diminish acne scars quickly and effectively.
Some of the benefits obtained with this therapy include:
- Prevent and treat acne
- Moisturize the skin, thus providing favorable conditions for acne, namely to cure acne quickly without leaving a trace.
- Helps prevent clogging of skin pores are the main cause of acne.