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[N39]Natural Acne Home Remedies

by Rebecca Prescott, Reb

Herbal acne home cures can be an effective adjunct to whatever other treatments are being used. It is important to understand that they are not hard and fast 'cures' in the absolute sense, but will instead support the body's capacity to metabolize fats and carbohydrates, and encourage elimination through the lymphatic system.

The class of herbs known as alterative herbs are conceptualized traditionally as 'cleansing' the body's tissues. They are thought of as detoxifying herbs, but they don't work in any obvious way on the body's elimination channels. - Namely, the lungs, kidneys, or colon. As such, they do not easily fit into a Western model of understanding the body. However, they do have a long tradition of use, and are certainly worth trying as an acne home remedy. Because they work on the internal condition of the body, they are not going to replace any of the topical, over the counter acne treatments. But they may provide benefit in an indirect way that these acne products don't.

Alterative herbs tend to be quite gentle in their effect, so they are best used as a long term treatment. Results won't be sudden, but they will improve the general health of the body. They tend to be given for chronic inflammatory problems, especially relating to the skin, such as acne.

These herbs include burdock, cleavers, red clover, figwort, poke root, echinacea, and blue flag. A great combination is blue flag, burdock, yellow dock, and echinacea. These can be mixed together and infused with hot water to make a tea. Drink a cup of this 3 times a day. You can put a little honey in it to make it taste better.

Another possible combination is burdock, dandelion, and sarsaparilla (not the cola!). Mix these together when they are dry herbs, and make a tea in the same way. They can be used separately as well.

There are a number of options for topical acne home remedies as well. Tea tree oil can be applied directly to breakouts, though for those with sensitive skin this may need to be diluted. Fresh cabbage juice can also be applied directly to acne blemishes, and this may be a better option for those with sensitive skin.

An anti inflammatory skin wash can be made from calendula and chamomile. Make a tea as above, then let it cool and keep it in the fridge. Spray or dab this onto the affected areas regularly.

Another combination for an acne home cure skin wash is yarrow, elder flowers, and lavender.

Colloidal minerals such as potassium phosphate and magnesium phosphate can help support the skin. Zinc is excellent to help prevent scarring, as well as fortifying the immune system, and help supports the normal functioning of hormones.

Vitamin C is excellent for encouraging the healing of acne lesions, as well as providing antioxidant support to the immune system.

References:
1. Simon Mills, The Essential Book Of Herbal Medicine
2. Judy Jacka, A - Z Of Natural Therapies
3. Paul Bedson, The Complete Family Guide To Natural Healing

Although the skin problem known as acne is often something that teenagers suffer from, today there are many adults as well who are suffering from this particular skin condition. But rather than using more traditional western treatments for helping to improve the condition of their skin and remove the acne more and more people are choosing to try natural acne remedies instead.

In this article we offer some different natural remedies which you may wish to try and which are unlikely to cause the kinds of side effects associated with more traditional treatments for acne. In most cases these treatments not only treat the skin condition but also what is the underlying cause for the problem.

Treatment 1 - Aloe Vera - You can use this in either gel or juice form and it contains antibiotic properties, which not only treat the infection but also help to heal the scarring that some people may suffer from. You will find that you need to use this both in the morning and in the evening for as long as it takes for the skin condition to improve. In some cases it may take more than six months before you see a real difference.

Treatment 2 - Apple Cider Vinegar - This is a natural remedy which you can easily purchase from your grocery or local health food store. In order to treat your acne you just need to apply it to your skin using a cotton ball. It contains natural cleansing properties which help to remove dirt and bacteria from the skins pores and so reduce the chances of them becoming infected. It is also great for skin which produces excess amounts of oil which can further contribute to a person suffering from acne. Plus unlike the first treatment mentioned this one acts more quickly on treating the acne.

Treatment 3 - Cucumber Juice - You should either apply this directly to the areas that are affected by the acne or you should drink it. If you are going to drink cucumber juice then you will need to drink four or five small glasses of this each day for a period of one week. The reason why this particular remedy is effective is that it contains properties which not only help to clean and purify the blood but help to improve the functions of the bodies lymphatic system.

Treatment 4 - Grapefruit Seed Extract - This particular natural remedy is effective at treating acne because it contains good anti-microbial and disinfectant properties. Both of which can help to remove and kill of the bacteria which is often the cause of acne in the first place. What you need to do is mix 4-40 drops of the extract with 4 fluid ounces of water well and then apply to the affected area directly 2 to 3 times each day. The best way to apply it is by using either a cotton ball or Q-tip.

Treatment 5 - Tea Tree Oil - This particular natural remedy contains antiseptic properties, which are extremely effective as acting as disinfectant on the skin. However how strong the solution you use will depend upon the severity of your acne. Although it may take a little longer to work than some of the more traditional over the counter treatments it does not actually cause the skin to dry out like these do.

Above we have provided you with a number of different acne natural remedies that you may want to consider trying. But a quick search of the internet and you will find plenty of other ones that are suitable for helping to treat what is now one of the most common skin ailments that people (young and old alike) can suffer from.

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