Natural Cures for Acne

Homeopathic, or Just Old Wives Tales?

Acne is a self-esteem drowning skin affliction which mainly affects teens, but can have adult sufferers as well. Those who have seen the telltale red bumps on their face know all too well the trials of finding an affective treatment that doesn’t dry out the skin or cause a rash. Many decide to try to find a natural treatment for their acne in the hopes of achieving clear skin without the use of harsh chemicals. Here is a list of reported natural acne cures:

Lavender oil – Lavender oil smells lovely and works great for acne. Consider adding this traditional natural acne cure to an astringent or purchasing glycerin soap made with real lavender oil.

Honey – A well known bacteria buster is also an alleged natural acne cure. Just mix real honey with baking soda, apply as a paste, and rinse off after allowing the solution to dry.

Tea tree oil – Though some report allergic reactions to this natural acne cure, others claim wonderful results. Also a popular cure for yeast-based skin infections, tea tree oil can be purchased at most health food stores.

Garlic Oil with pummeled parsley – Though a smelly concept, pulverized garlic and parsley can be used to make a wonderful poultice for acne. Take a sock-style nylon and fill it with a pulverized garlic clove and a teaspoon of shredded parsley. Before application, soak the nylon in warm black tea. Apply to heavy breakouts and hold against skin until cool. Gross but affective.

Basil and Neem – Basil and neem make an interesting addition to a bottle of astringent. Just take fresh basil and neem and put them in a fresh bottle of astringent. Allow the herbs to steep in the astringent and leave them in the bottle. Use the astringent as indicated.