Write an article based on this "Exfoliate gently by using a sponge or a loofah. Try out zinc. Make a natural exfoliating scrub. Change your skin's pH."
don't scrub too hard, or you'll increase irritation. Instead, use your sponge to softly wipe down your skin and wick away any dead skin cells. Not a common household cure for acne, but certainly effective in some cases, zinc is a known enemy of acne. Zinc is a metal that humans need in small doses to perform essential functions. In addition to treating acne, it is used to boost the human immune system. Zinc can be used to treat bacne in two different ways: Apply zinc directly to skin. Try finding a lotion with 1.2% zinc acetate and erythromycin 4% and rub it into the skin twice daily. If you can't find this, puncture a zinc gel tablet, squeeze some of the gel onto your clean finger or a Q-tip, and apply directly to your back. You can also talk to your doctor about getting an antibiotic ointment with zinc as an ingredient. Ingest zinc as a part of your daily vitamin regimen. Try taking zinc picolinate daily, about 25 to 45 mg. Do not take more than 50 mg daily, as this could put you at risk of copper deficiency, as larger doses of zinc interfere with copper absorption. This will help remove dead skin cells that can clog pores and cause breakouts. Squeeze one grapefruit into a bowl with 1 1/2 cups of white sugar and 1/2 cup of coarse sea salt. Gently massage it into the affected areas, then pat dry. Be sure to apply a gentle moisturizer or lotion after any scrub. A couple spoonfuls of honey make a great addition to this kind of scrub. Regular honey and the more potent Manuka honey are both hydrating and regarded for their antibacterial properties. pH is another word for the alkalinity of your skin. Scientists have determined that a skin pH of below 5 the ideal being 4.7 is beneficial to overall skin health and bacterial flora that help the skin. Showering and using soap, in particular, can cause the skin's pH to go above 5, leading to dryness, scaliness, and breakouts. Consider changing your shower head. Invest in a shower head that filters out the chlorine in your water. Your skin will thank you for it. Very decent shower head pre-equipped with filters only cost $25 to $50 and can have a profound impact on your skin. Prepare a mix of one part witch hazel and one part filtered drinking water in a spray bottle. Spray the solution on your skin and let it stand for 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off completely in the shower. This process will naturally lower your skin's pH.