Monday, September 10, 2012

Acne Treatment Right From Home

Acne is an uncomfortable and embarrassing skin condition that affects thousands of people across the globe. It develops when oily substances and bacteria get into the skin and clog the pores. It most commonly appears on a person's face, neck, or back, but can show up on almost any area of the body. If acne is a concern for you, it is a good idea to visit a dermatologist, however, there are several things that a person can do right from home for acne treatment.

Daily Cleansing- This is the number one acne remedy. It is important to find a gentle face cleanser that works well with your skin type. Regular deodorant soaps or body washes should never be used on the face or effected area. They will strip the skin of its moisture and make matters worse. After cleansing, use a mild moisturizer. It is essential to do this twice a day.


Cucumber- Peel a cucumber and put it into a food processor until a paste is formed. Apply the paste to the skin and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. This is an effective acne prevention method and also works to refresh the skin.

Cumin Seeds- Grind cumin seeds with a few drops of water into a paste and apply it to the skin. Leave the paste on the skin for about an hour, then rinse and pat dry.

Aloe Vera- Aloe Vera gel can be applied directly to the acne areas. This will sooth the skin and help to reduce any swelling and redness that may have developed. Aloe Vera is also available in a pill form and may be taken orally to help prevent the onset of acne.

Rose Water and Sandalwood- Make a paste from sandalwood and rose-water and apply it to the skin. Allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes before rinsing and patting dry.

Fresh Garlic- Although it will produce a bit of an odor, garlic paste can be applied directly to acne irritated skin. Garlic is known to have very effective antiseptic properties and will begin to dry out the acne.

Lavender Oil- Lavender oil can be applied to acne irritated skin to cut redness and swelling and ease any discomfort. Allow the oil to sit for as long as you would like.

Cooked Oats- Cook unflavored oatmeal as directed on the package and apply it to the irritated skin. Allow it to sit and dry for 15-25 minutes. The oatmeal works to dry out the acne and sooth the skin.

Egg Whites- Apply egg whites to the skin and allow them to sit for 20 minutes. Rinse the skin and pat dry.

Fruit and Vegetable Mixture- This is a popular acne treatment. Combine one peeled and seeded apple, ½ cucumber, 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Use a food processor to make the mixture into a paste. Apply it to the skin and allow it to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry. This will help to reduce scarring.

All of these home acne treatments are effective. Try some of them to find the acne remedy that works best for your skin.



5 comments

Paul October 4, 2012 at 1:46 AM

I think Rose Water and Sandalwood is good idea to protect with acne. You provide excellent solution and this treatment is great because it is being without spent of money.
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Anonymous

Wow.I didn't home mixtures like that are good for as acne treatment.I relied to much on Baking Soda as facial Wash.Thank you for the heads up.You're really helpful.

Anonymous

I have acne and blackheads really bad and I've been told that your diet effects your acne.hydrogenperoxide acne treatment. Can someone give me a list of foods that helps your skin and how much of it i should eat.

Anonymous

My skin is super sensitive and something like benzyl peroxide just doesn't work for me. Any suggestions on a mild effective acne treatment? hormonal acne treatment

Laurice August 8, 2013 at 8:19 AM

Your herbal acne remedies are all proven to be effective to fight acne. I just want to add some tips while using garlic.. I mean you don't have to put garlic on your skin overnight or for a very long time as it will really cause you redness and irritation. As for me, I am comfortable in using the aloe vera gel extract for my skin as it really helps in maintaining the smoothness of my skin. - acne scarring treatment before and after

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