Acne is not a new problem; people have been suffering from it for many thousands of years. It is only in recent times that people have begun to use acne creams made of chemical ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and other ingredients. These can not only have unwanted side effects, like the drying of healthy skin or the bleaching of clothing, but can be very expensive to keep buying over and over. And just to make it worse, they don't always work! Many people are interested in caring for their bodies more naturally, so they are turning to natural and herbal healing, such as the following simple recipes for acne remedies. Many of them use ingredients found already in your kitchen!

Acne Remedy #1: Make a paste of nutmeg powder and milk, and apply to your face in a thin layer. Leave on for up to an hour, or even overnight.

Acne Remedy #2: Take an orange peel and leave it to dry, and then grind it to a powder. Mix with water and apply directly to the pimple.

Acne Remedy #3: Applying garlic directly to a pimple can also be a great remedy, as garlic is a natural disinfectant.

Acne Remedy #4: Mix a spoonful each of fresh lemon juice and cinnamon. This should be applied to the acne overnight for several nights in a row to be effective.

Acne Remedy #5: Take fresh leaves of fenugreek and grind to make an acne remedy that is also said to be effective in reducing wrinkles. It should be left on for only fifteen minutes.

Acne Remedy #6: Papaya juice, which is high in natural enzymes, makes a wonderful acne solution all on its own.

Acne Remedy #7: Boil a cup of milk, then allow to cool to room temperature, and add a spoonful of lime juice to make a face wash good as an acne remedy.

Acne Remedy #8: Mix rosewater, cucumber juice and lime juice in equal amounts. Apply to clean face and leave on overnight.

Try several of these remedies and see which one is best for you! Many of them also smell quite wonderful, as a side benefit. In using all of these natural remedies, be aware that it can take several days to have an effect. Make sure you use clean spoons and dishes to mix your remedies, and remember to wash your face as usual in between treatments.