Natural Acne Remedies

OK Acne, Don't Follow Me into My Adulthood

Did you know that acne is a skin condition that occurs with the overproduction of oil by the oil glands of the skin? Fortunately, acne is not a serious health threat but, it can cause scars. The bad news -- acne is not an adolescent disease. Be very careful here and don't think that because acne is common, you don't need treatment. Acne is worldwide the most common skin disease. Unfortunately, women often have a flare-up of acne after giving birth. Because it is the most common skin disease worldwide, it is the most common skin disorder seen by doctors. Believe it or not, the actual cause of acne is unknown. Acne is a disease that affects more than 17 million individuals in the United States. Though acne is supposed to vanish after the teens, it can persist for many years.

The bad news is, no treatment will completely 'cure' your acne. Remember that regardless of whatever you treatment you choose, it can take 3-6 weeks to see any improvement after beginning treatment for acne. The best natural acne treatments are simple, affordable and effective.

Here are some natural remedies:

The vitamin way...Niacin - 100 mg niacin, three times daily and vitamin A - 50,000 international units of vitamin A, three times daily have been used successfully to treat acne. Vitamin E- 400 mg daily and Zinc - 50 mg three times daily have also show improvement for people with acne. This therapy should be continued for a month.