Some of the most common cosmetic issues affecting people of all ages include moles, skin tags, clogged pores and skin breakouts. There are many contributing factors to skin issue such as hormonal imbalance, lifestyle or simply genetics.
Most people opt for commercial cosmetic products for skin care. But, these are often filled with harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin, especially if it’s sensitive. On the other, there are effective, chemical-free natural solutions that provide excellent skin care.
Read on and find out how you can treat common skin issues completely naturally.
Moles
Moles can occur at any time of life and affect people of all ages, including children. They are typically caused by sun exposure which affects skin pigmentation cells, otherwise known as melanocytes. Sometimes, they’re the result of the genetic factor.
Garlic Treatment
Garlic extract or simply plain garlic is one of the most beneficial natural remedies for a number of skin issues including moles. It’s very strong, so it’s important to protect your surrounding skin (you can use masking tape or petroleum jelly for this) before doing the treatment. What you do is apply some garlic extract or crushed garlic to the mole, cover the area with a bandage and leave it for four hours. You should do this on a regular daily basis.
Castor Oil and Baking Soda Treatment
You can get the same results by using a combination of castor oil and baking soda. Simply mix the two ingredients into a gummy paste then apply this on the mole. Cover the area with a bandage and leave it overnight. Remove the bandage in the morning then wash the area. Do the treatment every night.
Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment
Soak a cotton ball in some apple cider vinegar then apply on the mole. Secure it with a bandage or some medical tape leaving it on for several hours. The mole will fall off.
Warts
The root cause of warts is the human papilloma virus or HPV. The conventional treatment of these small bumps on the skin includes salicylic acid or freezing.
Banana Treatment
Rub the wart with the inside of a banana peel every night before going to bed. Do the treatment for two weeks or until the wart disappears.
Pure Raw Honey Treatment
Rub some raw organic honey on the wart before you go to bed then wrap it with a bandage.
Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment
Soak a cotton ball with apple cider vinegar and apply on the wart. Secure with a bandage. Leave overnight then replace with a new one. The wart will gradually dry up and fall off.
Garlic Treatment
Crushed garlic or garlic juice can eliminate warts in only two weeks. What you do is rub some crushed garlic on the wart and put a Band-Aid over it every night before going to bed. Alternatively, you can apply garlic juice to the wart twice a day.
Skin Tags
These skin growths normally appear as a result of skin rubbing against skin or clothes. Aside from being rather unsightly, they can cause additional skin irritation, even infections, when accidentally scratched with clothes or jewelry. The neck, upper chest, underarms and eyelids are the most common places on the body where skin tags appear.
Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment
Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar. Pat the skin tag with ACV leaving the cotton ball on for as long as you want. The skin tag will darken and fall off by itself in a few days.
Tea Tree Oil Treatment
Soak a cotton ball with water and add a couple of drops tea tree oil. Pat the cotton ball on the skin tag then secure it with a bandage. Repeat the treatment 2-3 times a day for a month. Although it takes some time, this method is the safest for skin tags around the eyes.
Baking Soda and Castor Oil Treatment
This mixture is extremely efficient in treatment of skin tags. Mix the ingredients to create a paste then apply it to the tag, securing it with a bandage. You can keep the paste refrigerated for up to 48 hours. Do the treatment 2-3 times a day.
Dark Spots
Dark spots, also known as age spots, are discolored patches of skin on the face, hands and forearms. The common culprits for dark spots are sun exposure and aging.
Lemon Treatment
Soak a cotton ball in lemon juice then rub it on the dark spot twice a day.
Aloe Vera Treatment
Apply some fresh aloe vera gel on the dark spot and leave it to act for half an hour. Ideally, you should use the inner gel of a fresh aloe plant.
Onion Treatment
Simply juice or blend the onion and apply this to the dark spot. Leave it to act for 10-15 minutes then rinse off. Do the treatment on a regular daily basis until the dark spots disappear.
Horseradish Treatment
Mix some horseradish with vinegar then apply this to the dark spot every day. The dark spot will slowly fade away.
Vitamin C Serum Treatment
Organic, chemical-free vitamin C serums are extremely beneficial for skin health. These contain topically active vitamin C and can rapidly eliminate dark spots. Also, they can repair damaged skin.
Clogged Pores
Clogged pores are normally the result of sebum accumulation on the skin. Aside from being unattractive, they affect your skin quality and can often be painful.
Sugar Scrub Treatment
Create a paste using sugar and lemon. Rub this in using an organic cotton washcloth in a circular motion. Once you are done scrubbing, wash your face thoroughly.
Steaming Treatment
Start by washing your face then steam it over a pot of freshly boiled water. Cover your head with a towel so as to get optimal effects from the steam. Remain in this position 10-15 minutes. Wash your face with warm water several times after the steaming. In the end, apply some vinegar to remove any extra debris.
