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6May/11Off

How local does honey need to be to potentially help with allergies?

I recently had my first allergy test and learned that I'm allergic to dust mites, cats (sad!! - I have two!) and ragweed. In anticipation of the ragweed season being six months away or so, I wanted to start trying local honey now to see if it helps with my ragweed allergy. I know it has to be unpasturized honey, but how local does it need to be? I found a farm within about fifteen miles - is that close enough?

Thank you.

19Feb/11Off

Acne spot treatment using aspirin?

I recently read in a magazine that mashing three aspirin mixing it with a teaspoon of honey and a few drops of warm water making it into a paste can help get rid of acne. does it really work? if so how long do you leave it on before washing it off?

26Dec/10Off

Oxy Cleansing Pads in Maximum, will it work for blackheads & mild acne?

I just purchased these Oxy Cleansing Pads on a whim because I'd heard good reviews on it before. I'm a 16 year old girl with pretty mild acne & oily to normal skin but my real problem is stubborn, deep blackheads on my nose that I've not been able to get rid of for a looong time.
These pads don't specify anything for blackheads & I now realize that there are some directed to get rid of blackheads but that's not the one I purchased.

So I'm wondering if anyone has used this product and gotten positive results with getting rid of blackheads?
And also I'm a bit confused on when to use the pads? Some say use it as a cleanser, but I wear foundation to even out my skin tone so shouldn't I wash my face first?

I currently use a mild honey & oatmeal soap morning and night to cleanse my face and I also just bough the walmart version[brand equate] of Aveeno's Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer which I intend to use after using the pads.

10Dec/10Off

PLEASE help ! my acne treatments make my skin oily !?

in the morning - burt's bees exfolating shower soap.
witch hazel
no mosturizer (im afraid of clogging pores)

after school - apple cider vinegar diluted with water

befor bed - same as morning, except with honey & cinnamon on trouble spots.

this makes my skin shiny & oily - why ?? what should i do ?

29Nov/10Off

How do i prevent acne/blackheads?

I've had acne since 3rd grade! i'm in 11th grade now ... The way i get acne is i get these tiny white/blackheads and they eventually turn into big red pimples and they last for 3-7 days! this is how my acne has been working ever since and idk what to do! I've tried lemon, baking soda, honey, olive oil, salt, alcohol, tea bag , toothpaste, and many home remedies but none seem to work! ive been exercising, eating healthy and drinking alot of water, washing my face in the morning and before bed the past 2 months and i see no change! the only change is the oil on my face is gone.

26Nov/10Off

Is honey good for body acne?

I was wondering if I could use honey (or honey and milk) on my chest and back for acne I have? if so what is the recipe to do so?

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3Nov/10Off

Homemade Acne Treatment?

I dont have very much acne. But i have blackheads on my chin and around my nose. I;ve heard of people using like lime juice and honey and stuff to get rid of them... so is there anything u guys know of??
Thanx much
wow you guys wrote like freakin novels! Thank you!

31Oct/10Off

can somebody help me with home acne remedies?

can you please give me a face wash home remedy? or and pimple zapping stuff? and what about whiteheads and blackheads? nothing fancy please, i dont have rose water, witch hazel, nor plain yogurt, etc. but i do have honey, salt, sugar, cinnamon, garlic, lemons, you get the drift. i dont know what would clean my face without getting it oily! please help.. thank you!

29Oct/10Off

How to treat my acne?

Well I'm 13 years old and starting highschool in 3 weeks. I have had bad acne since 7th grade and never had a clear face since. I have pimples on my cheeks, nose, forehead, and sometimes under my lip. I currently wash my face with Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash and my pimples don't seem to go away that much. I drink lots of water but no improvement and all my friends have such clear faces. My mom is saying to try a honey/lemon thing to put on my face for a while since it will clear my acne but does that even work? If not, what are some other treatments to help my acne?

26Oct/10Off

I need an Acne Treatment for my skin, please help, its depressing.?

I am 27 years old. I have a break out lasting for two weeks of every month. This started about one year ago, I never had this problem before.
I have been to my doctor, prescriptiion medicines do not work. I have tried clearasil, neutrogena, all these over the counter products and my skin has had an allergic reaction to them, i get swollen eyes and red bumps and rash on my face if i use these products. I have also tried PROACTIV, this messed up my skin the same way with a bad reaction.
So basically I am looking for something without the benzoyl peroxide and salycic acid, as i am assuming i am allergic to one or noth of these products, when i use stuff with these in them, i get a reaction which lasts up to 10 days.
Please help, i need this asap, this is getting me down. I am on a healthy diet, i exercise daily, and drink loads of water. I have also tried the honey mask, it doesnt work. PLEASE HELP.
Oh and one more thing, i need something that will clear my blemishes, again i have tried alot, they seem to get darker. I need something for my blemishes.

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