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6 Natural Ways To Treat Acne

When a pimple rears its ugly black, white or red head, over-the-counter products can help. But so can simple remedies from Mother Nature's medicine chest.

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4. Drink a Cup of Tea

For acne that flares at that time of the month, drink one or two cups of chasteberry tea a day. Some studies show that this herb helps regulate female hormones. Give the hrb two or three months to work. And don't drink copious amounts of the tea to hasten the reults. It may make your skin look worse.

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