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Herbal Acne Treatment Formula

posted by Annie B. Bond Aug 6, 2004 12:20 pm
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Adapted from Natural Beauty Basics, by Dorie Byers (Vital Health Publishers, 2005).

This easy, effective method uses one kitchen-cupboard herbal ingredient, and calls upon the power of a warm compress to open pores and allow the healing benefits of the herb to work on blemished skin. The compress method is more comforting and quicker to use than a facial steam, but is every bit as effective.

Here are the simple how-to instructions to help clear troubled skin:

INGREDIENTS

1 quart water
1/2 to 1 cup dried thyme leaves (for a VERY strong infusion)

1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove it from the heat and add the thyme. Cover the pan and steep the mixture for 20 minutes, then strain out the herbs and discard them. Let the infusion cool to warm. (You should be able to put your hand in the infusion and keep it there for several minutes without discomfort.)

2. Soak a clean washcloth with the infusion and wring the excess from it. With your eyes closed, place the washcloth on your face for 15 minutes. Remove the washcloth from your face and apply an astringent.

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Bevan S.

The best possible way to heal acne and scar marks is the herbal acne treatment. This sort of treatment can be given at home and it is very effective acne healing solution. Get more help and information by visiting this website.

http://www.treatmentsforacne.net/skincarebytype/Acne-Treatment/index.htm

RMBarry Publications

hey some useful comments but are very time bindings. Here ia another Short tip on Acne problems. Buy some good sandalwood powder and apply onto the affected areas. Check out the results in 2 weeks.Pls check out tis site to find more solution to ur skin problems www.rmbarry.com/research/skin.html

RMBarry Publications

hey some useful comments but are very time bindings. Here ia another Short tip on Acne problems. Buy some good sandalwood powder and apply onto the affected areas. Check out the results in 2 weeks.Pls check out tis site to find more solution to ur skin problems http://www.rmbarry.com/research/skin.html

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Adapted from Natural Beauty Basics, by Dorie Byers (Vital Health Publishers, 2005). Copyright (C) 2005 by Dorie Byers. Reprinted by permission of Vital Health Publishing.

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