Honey and Lemon Facial Cleanser

Works for me!

Ok so idk about you guys but I have experienced many hardships with acne. My first experience with acne came when I was in Jr. High School. Looking back on it, I'm not sure if I did much to treat it. The one thing I can remember using is alcohol.

Because I was young and I didn't do my research, I didn't know that rubbing alcohol was actually a terrible skin toner which irritates the skin (and bad... really bad if it gets in your eyes), it didn't do anything but dry my skin out.

Alcohol as a toner? NO!

During my high school years I didn't have as much of a problem with acne. As soon as my freshman year of college came around, so did the acne. I tried a couple of different dermatologists, proactive (WHICH BECAME VERY ADDICTIVE with unsatisfactory results), toners, washes, creams, and more. Nothing seemed to work! I felt that there was no way for me to control my acne.

NOW

I've done my research, I've began to embrace honey and lemon. There's nothing like doing things the natural way.



AM Treatment

100% Pure (unrefined) Honey

FYI: This is going to be sticky so make sure to use this when you don't have to touch your face frequently.

INFO: Honey holds anti-bacteria and healing properties. Keeping the skin wrinkle free, soft and smooth; honey has anti-oxidant properties that keep the skin healthy. In addition, it doesn't flake, dry or peel the skin like some other topical creams. Honey doesn't strip your skin of its natural oils, but it absorbs moisture.

Honey can be applied directly to breakouts to calm inflammation. It reduces sting caused by those pimples that REALLY hurt. I use honey every other day to prevent those problem pimples from showing up.

Because honey is an effective microbial agent, its sugar content allows it to prevent problem bacteria from growing, thus preventing acne.


PM Treatment

Fresh Lemon Juice

Lemon is great for getting rid of acne and red marks. Fresh lemon juice contains enzymes, acids, vitamins, and minerals which contribute to healthy skin and help to rid the skin of dead cells. Lemon juice can be used as a natural toner to help reduce oil and reduce shine on your face.

Astringent and antiseptic properties in lemon juice are responsible for clearing up excess perspiration and eliminate unwanted shine caused by high humidity (which is great for Louisianians!).

As a natural disinfectant lemon juice has been used for centuries to help prevent and treat a number of skin ailments such as: scars, acne, wrinkles, and hyper pigmentation.

Lemon cuts natural oils making it easier to wash away dirt that has built up on your face, and it also lightens dark spots on your face. After using a lemon wash, wash your face with warm water.

*Personally: it stings a bit but HEY it works and isn't harmful!! (In my book that's GETTING THE JOB DONE =D)

Price: LESS THAN 1 DOLLAR


*** In addition to honey and lemon I use a honey-oatmeal scrub 2/3 times a week and a cleanser daily