Let’s Talk About Natural Acne Remedies

Recent statistics show that a growing number of people are turning to natural acne remedies as their main method of treatment for their condition. This is because some chemical treatments that can be bought at drug stores are overly harsh, especially for sensitive skin.   

There are two main types of natural acne remedies: 

• Those you can buy over-the-counter 
• Those you make at home 

Both are very effective when used properly and the one you choose to treat your acne is a matter of personal choice.

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 Over-the-counter Natural Acne Remedies

The natural acne remedies that you can buy from drug stores and other stores tend to contain either aloe Vera or tea tree oil. Both of these natural herbs have antibacterial properties, which allow them to weaken or kill the bacteria in acne. Once the bacteria are dead, your immune system can destroy them and expel them from your body. Aloe Vera also has anti-inflammatory properties and products containing this active ingredient can reduce the redness and pain that often accompanies acne.

It is important to watch the strength of over-the-counter natural acne remedies. Some tea tree oil cleansers can have a drying effect on sensitive skin so a weaker product might be a better choice. Aloe Vera comes in a wide range of products including cleansers, face washes, gels, toners, and skin creams. This means you can make your entire cleansing regime aloe Vera based if you wish. 

Two other over-the-counter products that help to treat acne in a natural way are vitamin A and E capsules and Zinc. Vitamins A and E are well known antioxidants and they can help to protect your skin from the bacteria and free radical damage that causes acne. These vitamins are found in a range of fruits and vegetables if you don’t want to take capsules and they are ingredients in various acne creams and lotions. Zinc is a trace mineral that helps to eliminate harmful toxins from the body before they can accumulate and cause damage. Large amounts of the mineral are present in liver, wheat germ and wheat bran, pine nuts, fish and eggs or alternatively you can take zinc capsules once a day.

Home Based Natural Acne Remedies 

In addition to the natural acne remedies mentioned above there are several useful treatments that can be made at home. These remedies are best used in conjunction with aloe Vera or tea tree oil products although they can also have a positive effect when used alone. 

You can easily make a natural exfoliate with fine oatmeal and water. Using this as you would a chemical exfoliate has the same scrubbing effect on the skin but without the harshness of chemicals. Before exfoliating with this oatmeal mix it is advisable to open the pores of the skin with a facial steam bath. For this, you just need hot water and a mixture of chamomile, mint, marigold, marjoram, and rose petals. The steam helps to open the pores while the flower infusions have a gentle cleansing effect. 

After opening the pores lightly rub the oatmeal mixture on your face, washing your face with a cool washcloth will close the pores. After you have closed, the pores apply a homemade herbal cream to the effected acne areas. You can make your herbal cream with beeswax, almond or grape seed oil, and 20-30 drops of sandalwood essential oil. These are totally natural acne remedies to try at home. 

If you want to investigate more natural acne remedies check out Clear for Life where you will find a step-by-step program to help solve your acne issues. Finally, check out part two Natural Treatment for Acne by clicking here.