Acne Treatments for the Recession Budget
Economic conditions got you feeling down? Coping with acne is hard enough without any extra stress, so here are some recommendations for cheap, affordable acne treatments that shouldn’t put too much strain on your pocketbook.
First, let’s start off with a helpful natural treatment that’s both effective and affordable: tea tree oil. Now, at first sight, tea tree oil can appear to actually be a bit on the pricy side, considering that a small bottle can easily run over $10. But here’s the thing: that bottle will last you a long time, much longer than a tube of benzoyl peroxide. Tea tree oil is a great natural alternative to BP for those in need of a strong spot treatment.
Second, there’s a legitimate “acne home remedy” that’s easy to come by: baking soda. Baking soda is cheap, and with a little warm water it can be turned into a paste that is effective both as a cleanser and a spot treatment (don’t leave it on too long if covering your whole face, it can be quite strong). A simple baking soda solution works better than most over-the-counter cleansers.
Third, there’s my all-time favorite natural acne treatment, vitamin B5. Yes, yes, I sell a B5 treatment (Clear5), but seriously, it saved me a ton of money back when I first found out about it. B5 treatments themselves don’t cost that much, especially once you get past the initial period and only need to take a maintenance dose. But even more helpful is the simple fact that with less skin oil, you usually don’t need to take anything else at all, meaning no more money wasted on creams and cleansers. It easily cut my acne budget in half when I started using it.
Lastly, here’s a cheap acne treatment that you really can’t go wrong with: water! Drink more water! This often-overlooked element can make a powerful difference in the health of your skin. Simply getting those 8 glasses of water per day can protect your skin from damage, help it heal faster, help flush out unwanted toxins….the list goes on and on. Your body needs it, and it’s not going to break the bank, so don’t skimp on the water.
