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Simple Remedies for Hay Fever

Hay Fever can make your life a misery in the summer, causing uncomfortable congestion, headaches, wheezing and sore eyes and throat, and feels very much like having a bad head cold that just never goes away. The most common over the counter treatment for hay fever is antihistamines, but although these work they also have their own side effects such as drowsiness, and are not designed to be taken in the long term. There are some good home remedies for hay fever that can help you to control your symptoms so that you are not in a position of relying on antihistamines and one of the most simple is...

Over the Counter Acne Treatments

There are several effective over the counter (OTC) acne remedies available, including: Benzoyl Peroxide – this is the most common OTC treatment and is found in many of the main acne brands and works by unblocking plugged pores, reducing skin inflammation and killing the Propionibacteria acnes bacteria responsible for causing painful swellings. Sulfur and resorcinol – these two ingredients are usually combined for a more powerful effect and help to reduced excess oil that plugs pores, and also unblock existing plugged pores. Salicylic Acid – this acid helps to regulate the skin’s...