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Salt Water Cleared Face of Blemishes

Q. I am 34 and have been dealing with acne since my teens. I tried everything to alleviate the problem, but nothing worked.

I finally found a remedy that has helped dramatically–salt water. I mix 2 teaspoons of sea salt into 8 ounces of filtered water and apply it to my face three times a day with a cotton ball. I hope some of your readers can also benefit.

A. Thanks for the suggestion. We have found no scientific studies for this approach to fighting blemishes, but it fits our criteria for a reasonable home remedy: might help, shouldn’t hurt and doesn’t cost much.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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