Beauty Regimen - Natural Remedies to Skin Problems

I have oily skin and blemishes problems since Secondary School. For many years I have used plenty skin care products (many of them are costly) and went to few beauty salons and even visited skin doctors, but my skin just isn't getting any better. Sometimes I just got tired and felt hopeless that I chose not to do or applied anything on my skin.

Lately, I came across an online site where many gave good reviews on using baking soda and lemon juice (both applied topically and as a drink). I get to know that there are many other people having same problems as me and went through what I have, and their skin improve tremendously after using baking soda and lemon juice.  I got very excited and immediately include them in my daily beauty regimen.

Here I have summarized the way I am using them, additional remarks and the benefits I have seen on me.

Baking Soda (http://www.acne.org/baking-soda-reviews/209/page1.html)
Uses as exfoliator & mask. I am using it every night as an exfoliator. Twice a week, I will then leave it on my face for around 5-10 mins.
Note that my skin type is very oily. If yours is normal or dry, just use it once a week and remember to apply hydrating mask after rinsed away.
Benefits include leaving skin clean and soft and help in clearing acne . (Do not expect miracle result on the acne as it takes time to clear. However, you could see your face look fairer and cleaner after first use.)

Lemon Juice (Applied topically) (http://www.acne.org/lemon-juice-applied-topically-reviews/73/page1.html)
Uses as toner. I am using every morning and night.
Note that the stinging feeling might overwhelming and try not to apply on open wound.
Benefits include lightening acne scar and help in clearing acne.  
Lemon Juice (As as drink) (http://www.acne.org/lemon-juice-as-a-drink-reviews/76/page1.html)
Uses as a drink. I have been drinking lemon juice every morning before breakfast and at night before sleep. I wait for 30 mins before I take breakfast. I use 1/2 lemon each time and add lukewarm water and drink with a straw. Drinking with a straw will minimize the damage to my teeth. And I will gulp a few mouthful of water right after my drink.
Note that avoid brushing teeth right after drinking lemon juice. Try to wait 1 hour. I read this from many reviews.
Benefit include sliming down. Haha... I am not sure what does this benefit my skin. According to the website, it mentioned detoxify liver and control acne outbreak.

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I started the three natural remedies on 06 July 2011.

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After note (dated 17 July 2011)
I have been using baking soda and lemon juice for past 10 days. I could see my skin is getting slightly fairer and scars are lighten a bit. I am still getting acne but it definitely cure faster than previously. I am happy with the result so far. I am confident that this regimen will help me to achieve clearer skin. I will continue and monitor the result.