leafy greens, berries, avocados, and fish that are rich in omega-3. Water helps too!
Exfoliation
This method removes dead skin from the face/body. Scrubs that are too rough can be just as detrimental though, so steer clear of them. Also, keep the scrubbing to a minimum – three times a week is plenty, and maybe even more than enough.
Ilovehomeremedy gives a simple DIY recipe for an oatmeal mask: “milk, one tablespoon of organic honey, and one tablespoon of oatmeal”. (Before using this, your skin should be clear. The mixture should sit on your face/affected area for half an hour, be removed with warm water, and be used around bedtime).
Oatmeal is suggested because it adds moisture to the skin, gets rid of additional oils, and helps heal acne scars.
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Aloe Vera
Lastly, aloe vera is a plant that’s been used to heal for thousands of years, as read on aloeplant.info. While there are skin products that include the gel of the plant, my sister has been using the gel itself (to deal with hyperpigmentation due to insect bites) and has had desirable results.
Aloe is effective because it “encourages the skin to produce new skin cells”. Like oatmeal, it’s also a natural moisturizer. You can pick up an aloe vera plant at your local Walmart, Home Depot, or Lowes for $20 or less.
Brooklyn White is a journalist with content featured on Teen Vogue, Rookie Mag, and Bitch Media.