hey everyone and welcome to top think today we're going to learn about how to get rid of
acne overnight now let's begin are you struggling to control your acne do you spend every morning
wrestling with painful pimples and whiteheads many people have tried and failed to get rid of their
acne there are dozens of medications creams and home remedies out there but which ones actually
work well the answer is it depends i can tell you right now that there is no all-purpose 100
guaranteed resolution to your acne why is that well because everyone's acne stems from something
different acne grows for a wide variety of reasons most people immediately blame excess oils or clog
pores on their skin but bacterial infections and inflammation can also create acne on any part of
the body hair follicles are another common area when a hair follicle becomes clogged with dead
skin cells it produces pimples and lumps hormones can cause acne too and excess production of
hormones may lead to sudden breakouts covering your face or body in those pesky pimples
so what does this mean for you some treatments may work for you some treatments may not
but the worst thing you can do is give up if you find zero success with one treatment then just
change your plan of attack take a different angle try to treat your acne a different way because you
might discover those irritating pimples dwindling overnight so what are some of the most effective
ways to tackle your acne what do these alternative methods really look like in this video we're going
to look at six different ways to get rid of your acne immediately number one spot treatments spot
treatments are the most common way to rid the face and body of acne a spot treatment
is when you apply lotion or medication directly to the site of your acne now the goal of a spot
treatment is to dry out and shrink your pimples letting your skin heal and return to normal there
are a number of different spot treatments you can use to fight your acne at the source
some are expensive prescription medications but there are plenty of helpful over-the-counter
treatments you can start using today tea tree oil is a good example this natural substance is made
from the leaves of a small tree in australia even though it has tea in the name tea tree oil is not
actually used to make tea for thousands of years this substance has been used by australian natives
to cure coughs and skin conditions over time tea tree oil has become a popular multi-purpose
substance used by people around the world it's a hand sanitizer a deodorant an insect repellent and
most importantly a weapon against acne but here's the real question does tea tree oil actually work
research says yes two studies won a 2014 study from the australasian journal of dermatology
the other a 2007 study from the indian journal of dermatology veneryology and liprology found
that tea tree oil significantly reduces acne now both studies apply to tea tree gel to the
skin of participants that were struggling with moderate acne and they saw incredible results
nowadays you can find tea tree oil in just about any pharmacy the same goes for other popular spot
treatments some of the most common include benzoyl peroxide salicylic acid sulfur and even toothpaste
all of these remedies treat your skin condition at the source so if you want to get rid of your
acne spot treatments may be the answer number two treat the area while spot treatments address your
pre-existing acne it doesn't prevent new pimples from forming on your skin alright let's say you
break out around your chin so you decide to try spot treatments you apply tea tree oil to the
site of your acne and in no time at all the acne around your chin begins to fade once that acne
has disappeared should you stop treating this acne prone area of your face definitely not even after
your skin improves acne can always come back so continue applying medication to all vulnerable
parts of your body to best protect these vulnerable areas experts recommend applying green
tea to your skin a study from 2013 in the journal of investigative dermatology found that green tea
reduces acne quickly and effectively green tea is a powerful antibacterial substance it decreases
inflammation fights pre-existing bacteria and it stops the growth of new bacteria on your skin
oh and the best part is you don't need a prescription to start using this effective
treatment you can buy quality green tea at your local store and begin treating your acne
immediately alright here's how it's done steep green tea in boiling water give the tea a few
minutes to cool down and then gently apply the warm tea to any acne prone regions on your body
now leave the green tea on your skin for at least 10 minutes and then wash it off with water
use this treatment one to two times per day and you'll keep your skin looking clear and acne free
number three acne patches now while most people think of lotions and creams
patches are also an effective treatment for acne the most common is a patch called
hydrocolloid dressing it's often used for large blisters but it can also diminish a painful pimple
so how do these patches treat your acne well hydrocolloid dressing reduces swelling
by stealing moisture from the affected area it absorbs excess pus and oil while creating an
acidic environment that prevents bacterial growth in other words these patches tackle
your acne from multiple angles allowing for a quick and effective method of treatment
in many cases people with patches experience overnight relief in just 24 hours patches can
smooth and dry out your acne while the blemish doesn't disappear completely it becomes easy to
conceal and ignore so don't limit yourself to just lotions and creams try this effective method for
acne relief because you may find your acne fading overnight number four acidic intervention so what
if your acne stems from an infection to fight the bacteria infecting and inflaming your skin many
people use acidic liquids like vinegar vinegar has long been a home remedy for bacterial infections
the history of this all-purpose cure goes back to the ancient greeks for centuries vinegar has been
used to prevent and tackle infections while many historical treatments have fallen out of favor
vinegar remains a cheap and accessible way to kill bacteria today apple cider vinegar
is one of the most widely recognized remedies for skin conditions like acne this unfiltered juice
contains a number of organic acids that actively destroy bacteria according to a 2014 study in the
journal applied microbiology and biotechnology vinegar significantly curbs the growth of
acne-related bacteria and reduces inflammation so pick up a bottle of apple cider vinegar and give
this at home treatment a chance it's quick it's easy and it may finally treat the underlying issue
behind your acne number five heal your wounds most people think of acne as a pesky irritant but it's
actually a small wound on your skin that's why experts recommend healing gels like aloe vera
aloe vera is a clear natural gel made from a tropical plant it's one of the most popular
natural medicines in the world it's so effective aloe vera is often called the wonder plants
but what makes aloe vera so wonderful well this one substance treats a wide variety of ailments
ranging from heartburn to bad breath but it's especially effective at treating skin
conditions it's one of the most popular remedies for burns cuts and rashes the chemicals inside
this wonder plant destroy bacteria minimize swelling and allow wounds to heal safely
and effectively in recent years researchers have discovered that aloe vera reduces acne as well
it's especially effective at soothing larger more painful pimples a 2004 study in the
international journal of aromatherapy discovered that gels with a high concentration of aloe vera
significantly reduced the number of pimples in many participants some saw up to a 50 reduction
using this treatment alone like many of the treatments we've covered so far aloe vera
is cheap and accessible so see for yourself why they call this substance the wonder plant
number six vitamin consumption some people who struggle with acne find relief using
vitamin supplements fish oil for example is a supplement for omega-3 fatty acids
which are associated with healthy brain growth but those fatty acids can get rid of your acne too
if you don't have enough fatty acids in your diet consuming fish oil can manage your body's oil
production and keep your skin properly hydrated that way you can stop acne before it happens
another popular supplement is zinc zinc has been shown to heal wounds and minimize swelling
both play a role in your acne making zinc another effective method to clear up your skin
researchers have found that small zinc supplements if taken daily may curb your acne in no time
but keep this in mind your body can only handle so much
zinc in its diet too much zinc can lead to digestive issues and colonic irritation
so only take these supplements if your diet lacks a healthy amount of zinc the same applies to any
and all nutritional supplements there's a limit to the number of vitamins your body can handle
so be careful and pay close attention to the way your body reacts hey thank you for watching
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