I read on the Internet about using honey & cinnamon to help acne.

[raccoon]

I've tried it and it seems to help.

I've heard that honey is an antibiotic. What about the cinnamon--anybody know?

[Jackpine Radical]

1. I don't know about cinnamon, but I had to ask--

Do people keep trying to lick your face?

[raccoon]

5. No, I only use it when I'm home by myself. :-) nt

[izquierdista]

2. Couldn't hurt

Probably better than horseradish and superglue.

[TechBear_Seattle]

3. Onions are antibiotic. So is garlic.

The "bite" that they have is caused by hydrogen chloride which, when mixed with water (as happens when the vapor mixes with the water in your eyes) converts to hydrochloric acid. But you probably do not want to be rubbing garlic all over your face.

Much more likely the mix acts as a mild exfolliant, which helps clear blocked pores. Cleaning all of the goop off gives the face a more thorough washing than it was otherwise getting. Given the price of honey, you could probably do a better job at a lower price by using a homemade oatmeal scrub.

[old mark]

4. One thing I know about cinnamon - it is used to lower blood sugar.

Many diabetics take it in capsules or just spoons full to lower glucose levels. It may have other medicinal properties.

mark

[Jackpine Radical]

6. That's why you can eat all the apple pie you want.

[old mark]

9. Thinking rationally, pie is fruit, wheat , spices with who knows what

good qualities.

You should eat all the pie you want every day to keep the doctor away!!!

I try to live by this wisdom.

mark

[Jackpine Radical]

10. Gaw

Damn, another like-minded soul turns up on DU.

[old mark]

11. Just common sense, after all.... nt

[jody]

12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away and apple pie is much better.

:hi:

[old mark]

13. Hard to beat a homemade apple pie - I know what I'll be making

Saturday!

I use my mom's old very easy recipe, and I'm drooling just thinking about it.....

mark

[Dawgs]

7. Not sure, but the best treatment can be found at acne.org.

My wife and I have used it for years, and it prevents any and all acne if used properly.

The products are inexpensive and eco/health friendly.

[leftofcool]

8. Cinnamon works similar to an antiseptic but be careful

cinnamon is one of those spices that will burn the skin. You can also use epsom salt with iodine as a home remedy for blackheads but again, caution on the salt and the face.