How To: Do a Spot Treatment on Blemishes

1. Add about 2 tsp baking soda to your face cleanser, if it doesn’t already have an added exfoliant.
2. Wash face with warm water
3. Pat face dry
4. Add astringent (optional). See recipe ideas here
5. Lightly dab ONE of the following onto the pimple you are trying to get rid of
1. Tea Tree Oil

                                                    i.     Either undiluted or lightly diluted with a carrier oil, such as Argan Oil or Sweet Almond Oil. The undiluted tea tree oil will probably burn a little, so beware!

2. Fresh Lemon Juice

                                                    i.     Only use at night

3. Witch Hazel
4. Fresh, crushed garlic

                                                    i.     Only use at night

5. Fresh egg whites

                                                    i.     You can apply this on your entire face or just on the blemishes

Things to Remember:

-        If you are using an essential oil, do a test on your skin before applying to your face. Put a couple drops of the oil on a cotton ball, and tape it to the inside of your elbow. Leave for a few hours. If the skin becomes irritated in any way, do not use the oil on your face.

-        Be sure you are drinking plenty of water

-        Eat more garlic, or take garlic supplements to help with acne. Most blemishes are caused by a hormone imbalance or candidae (yeast) imbalance, so prevention is key.