Zap Zits Every Day This Week With These 7 Natural Remedies

POSTED ON April 25, 2017 BY Lindsay Sibson

Written by: Lindsay Sibson

Boy bands. Sparkly makeup. And ooey gooey zit cream.

Oh, the life of a teenager growing up in the 90’s.

While we hopefully outgrew our questionable taste in makeup and music, those gosh darn ZITS still seem to make an appearance from time to time!

Want to say BYE BYE BYE to zits for good? Of course you do!

Here is what you need to know (and DO) for cleaner and clearer skin:

What You Need To Know About Your Skin…

Your skin is the largest organ in your body
Plays an important role in regulating your body temperature
Has millions of bacteria living on it
- Known as your skin microbiota
Regenerates itself
- You shed dead skin cells daily
- A new layer of skin is created every 28 days

Preparing Your Face

Before you use any of these 7 natural zit zapping remedies, it is important to PREPARE your skin by giving it a nice exfoliating scrub in order to:

Get rid of clogged pores by drawing out the congestion that causes blackheads/whiteheads
Break down and drain toxins from your skin
Buff away dead skin cells and dry skin, leaving your skin smooth and fresh

Now that your “canvas” is clean and ready, you can spot treat those pesky and problematic spots by using these natural remedies.

7 Natural Zip Zapping Remedies To Use This Week

Raw Honey	Helps draw out excess fluid and reduce inflammation Reduces redness Kills acne-causing bacteria TRY IT OUT: Awesome Face Mask and Scrub To Combat Acne
Lemon Juice	The citric acids helps control oil and maintain the pH balance of your skin Has mild astringent qualities Helps push the oil out of your skin TRY IT OUT: Mix equal parts lemon juice and coconut water and mist it onto your skin as a clarifying moisturizer 15 Beauty Trick Using Lemon You Must Know Now
Tea Tree Oil	Disinfects your pores Helps dry out whiteheads and other blemishes Has antibacterial and antimicrobial compounds TRY IT OUT: Create Your Own Face Serum Using Essential Oils
Apple Cider Vinegar	Reduces the acidity of your skin Kills bacteria and removes excess dirt and oil Dissolves dead skin cells TRY IT OUT: Use it as a natural toner. Dilute 1 part ACV to 3 parts water and apply to your face after your wash it Why Apple Cider Vinegar Should Be Your New Beauty Buddy
Cucumber	Has a cooling effect Reduces the redness and appearance of acne Removes dirt, dead skin cells and oil TRY IT OUT: Cucumber Mask
Baking Soda	Fights the fungus and bacteria that cause zits Neutralizes the pH levels on your skin It is a drying agent that gets rid of excess oil TRY IT OUT: Baking Soda Hair Conditioner, Toothpaste and Exfoliator
Turmeric	Antibacterial in nature Reduces inflammation Can help minimize the appearance of acne scars TRY IT OUT: Turmeric Face Mask Recipe for Rosacea, Acne and Dark Circles

Start today by using one or more of these natural remedies to zap zits every day this week.

Have a natural skin care tip you swear by? Please SHARE it with our Fitlife family in the comment section below!

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Lindsay Sibson

Lindsay Sibson turned her lifelong dream of traveling the world into a reality when she first stepped on a plan in April of 2014. With the simple intention of learning more about this beautiful world, she stepped away from corporate America to explore an alternative lifestyle of long term international travel, volunteering, blogging and pursuing a blissfully happy and fulfilling way of life.

Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life. Connect with her on her website and follow her travels on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_traveloholic_).

Through her blog, Lindsay documents her journey in hopes of empowering others to find their passion, reignite their spark and freshen their outlook on life.