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“You smell fresh. Did you just brush your teeth?”“No. I have acne.” It may seem a far-fetched exchange to begin the day for many teenagers and adults afflicted with acne, but following a simple home remedy can do wonders to not only help to alleviate pain and inflammation caused by acne but leave a delightful after smell as well. Simply take a handful of mint leaves (peppermint is recommended as opposed to spearmint as the menthol content is useful towards this end) and grind the leaves together, as you would with a mortar and pestle. A simple bowl and bat-shaped apparatus would work for those who don’t keep one handy around the house.Then, soothingly rub the crushed mint concoction over the afflicted area, letting the juice soak into the skin. Leave leaves in place for no less than 5 minutes, a full 10 recommended for best results. Once time is up, rinse the face with cold water, which will also help to increase awakeness and alertness as this method is often put into practice as part of a morning preparation routine. Repeat as necessary whenever pain and/or inflammation are of noticeable discomfort. It should be noted that although this is a completely natural way to reduce acne symptoms, thus additional repetition should bear no harm, should you experience any adverse effects such as skin irritation as a result of mint leaf treatment, immediately cease the application process and find alternative means of dealing with your acne. Furthermore, mint treatment is meant as a helpful auxiliary anecdote to alleviating acne and should not serve as a replacement for any doctor prescribed medicines nor rationale to alter such treatment plans. As always, physician advice as it pertains to your particular bill of health is the first and foremost authority on any medical treatment.