No. 1 You can feel a spot developing but it’s still quite deep

• Leave it alone, and don’t squeeze it. It just might go away.
• Clean your skin and apply an organic clay-based mask (from a pharmacy or health food store) or zinc paste to the affected area.
• If you can’t resist squeezing, have clean hands & skin too.
• Wrap a tissue around your fingers when cleaning the spot.
• Clean it again afterwards, and apply the clay or zinc paste to the area - this may help with healing.

No. 2 The spot has healed, but there’s still a red crust

• Again, leave it alone. The skin will eventually heal.
• The red crust may not look good, but it is still the spot. Underneath is fresh skin.
• If you scratch it, you will see a pinkish red mark. ALWAYS put sun cream on this mark to prevent photo damage your skin (dark pigmentation).

• Try to identify what you are reacting to. If it’s food and it’s getting worse, see a doctor.
• If it’s cosmetics, apply a cold compress: Wet a small towel in cold water. Press it into your face for 10 seconds. Repeat this at least five times or longer if you feel it’s good for you.
• If it’s on your body, take a cold shower or bath. Immerse a bed sheet in cold water and wrap yourself in it. If this doesn’t help, see a doctor.
• Leave your skin bare of any creams until the reaction disappears.

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• Drink as much water as you can, at least 2 litres a day (hydration from inside).
• Take only cold showers, baths, and apply a cold towel or sheet (see No. 3).
• Mix the flesh of a fresh aloe vera leaf in the blender and apply the mixture.
• Keep the mixture in the fridge – it’s very cooling. Use often - your skin is de-hydrated and needs plenty of moisture.
  NEVER use warm or hot water (this dries your skin more).
  Massage organic coconut oil into your skin (250 ml costs around AU$8-$9).

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• Clean the area often with cleanser, using your fingertips.
• Exfoliate regularly with a good product- view video Yummy beauty recipes.
• Use a clay-base mask. It draws oil from the skin and keeps it clean. BUT as explained, blemishes will continue to appear because our glands are always active.
• If you have constant blemishes or severe acne, consult a doctor. For occasional problems, you could consult a professional beautician, who can treat them without causing damage to your skin.

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• Drink plenty of water
• Always use sunscreen and avoid staying out in the sun.
• Use skin care which really supports your skin (see my Good food for dry skin blog to learn about ingredients)
• Eat antioxidants (Vitamin C, E, beta carotene: found in papaya, citrus fruit, berries, cereal grains, nuts and oils derived from plants, cocoa, wheat bran, yeast grains, meats (especially organs and fish), green vegetables.
• Exfoliate with scrub 
• Use a rejuvenating mask twice a week

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