Are There Any Home Remedies That Get Rid Of Acne?
There are little acne bumps on my lower forehead and one small one between my eyebrows.
I’ve tried so many facial scrubs, washes, lotions, masks that suppository “treat” acne. Is there any good home remedies that clears acne? Or should I just drink a lot of water and lay off the sugar? I’ve read that plain oatmeal mixed with honey treats acne, but i’m not sure what type of oatmeal to use. Please help, thanks 
February 28th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Use a mild soap for sensitive skin but it doesn’t matter exactly what type of soap you use. It can be designed for acne-prone skin or not, but you will want to treat your skin gently. Harsh antibacterial soap may actually make your acne worse by irritating skin.
Remove dead skin cells regularly by exfoliating. Use a gentle scrub with natural defoliants like ground walnut shells, or use an over-the-counter chemical defoliant like salicylic acid or glycolic acid. Adding ground walnut shell to a thick moisturizer like cocoa butter can be effective too. Take caution, because over-exfoliating can actually increase the likelihood of acne by irritating the skin. Pat dry, rather than rubbing, since rubbing can cause irritation to the fresh skin you’ve just revealed.
Use a good toner. Spray onto face or wipe on with a cotton ball and wipe off with a clean, dry cotton ball. This gets rid of excess cleanser and tightens pores. Good, inexpensive choices include plain witch hazel for normal to dry skin, lemon juice, or 3% hydrogen peroxide for oily skin. 70% ethyl rubbing alcohol can also be used for severe oiliness, but it can really dry out your skin and irritate it more. Some toners are medicated, and this stage is the best for using a medicated product if you’re only going to use one medication.
Bacteria in pores is one cause of spots. Reduce the amount of bacteria by using toners containing anti-bacterial agents like alcohol, peroxide and benzalkonium chloride, and by using creams that contain benzoyl peroxide (ask your doctor about benzaclin, with moisturizer if you have dry skin, as it works better than just plain benzoyl because benzoyl takes up to 8 weeks before improvement is seen) which kill bacteria as well as cause the skin to regenerate faster.
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March 1st, 2010 at 3:14 am
Here are some home remedies that you can try:
1. Supplement therapy
– Acidophilus Dosage: as recommended on label replenishes essential “good” bacteria to reduce outbreaks of acne.
- Chromium picolinate Dosage: as recommended on label helps to reduce infections of the skin and acne.
- Flaxseed Oil or Evening Primrose Oil Dosage: as recommended on label supplies needed gamma-lineolic acid to keep skin soft and smooth. Repairs tissues and dissolves fatty deposits that block pores and cause acne.
- Potassium Dosage: 99 mg daily acne has been associated with potassium deficiency.
- Vitamin A with Betatine Dosage: as recommended on label strengthens skin tissue and acts as an antioxidant.
- Vitamin B Complex Dosage: 100 mg of each major B vitamin 3 times daily. The anti-stress vitamin, aids in healthy skin tone.
- Vitamin C with bioflavanoids Dosage: as recommended on label enhances immune system and reduces inflammation.
- Vitamin E Dosage: 400 IU daily an antioxidant that helps in tissue repair and skin healing.
- Zinc. zinc is helpful in making vitamin A more effective and because of this is very good for the repair and healing of skin that is damaged by acne.
2. lemon juice is another great natural cure for acne. Just remove the juice from one lemon and use it on the blemishs several times a day. You’ll be shocked how swiftly your spots will disappear.
3. Garlic might be used not on the blemish itself but eating garlic on a regular basis will clean your blood and keep acne-causing germs away.
4. Coriander and mint juice treatment. Another known efficient natural remedy for acne is the application of coriander juice or mint and turmeric powder mixture on the face. Make sure that you cleanse your face thoroughly before applying it at night.
5. The fenugreek paste remedy. Aside from using its seed to make curry powder, fenugreek through its leave scan be a useful cure for acne. Making a paste out of its leaves, you can produce a face mask that may be applied at night to stop spots and blackheads.
6. Cucumber works well too and some are saying it is the best natural acne treatment available. Just take some cucumber slices and apply them on your eyes, face and neck for about half an hour.
7. Fruit based diet. Try to eat as many fruits and vegetable as possible and stay away from fat foods
8 Try a little sunlight to control your adult acne. The UV rays are scientifically proven to kill bacteria and stimulate circulation which helps to control acne and other skin problems.
9. Sleep eight hours each night, drink eight glasses of water and have a balanced, healthy diet
March 1st, 2010 at 6:13 am
Natural home made skin care recipes is best for you. You can make it easily with available products in your kitchen and in home.
homemade acne treatment
Follow any 1 method below regularly
homemade acne treatment is to make a paste of honey with cinnamon and nutmeg. All you need is about one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and about half of it nutmeg powder. Add some honey to make enough paste to cover the inflammed area completely. Just lie down as honey may dribble down. Wait for 10 to 15 minutes and wash with luke warm water.
Coconut Oil-Coconut oil is a cheap and easily available acne solution. Regular use of coconut oil over a period of time helps to clear your skin.
Lemon Juice-A simple remedy at home for acne: Apply lemon juice regularly to reduce pimples and acne. This has proven beneficial results.
Orange peel-Homemade Acne Treatment using Orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece of stone and apply to acne affected areas.
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March 1st, 2010 at 8:08 am
Here are some natural treatments for pimples :
1. Tea tree oil is a popular home remedy for pimple. It is an essential oil that is diluted and applied topically to pimple lesions.
2. Zinc is another popular home remedy for pimple. A couple of research studies have found that zinc is somewhat effective.
3. Garlic juice is an effective way as a natural pimple treatment because garlic is a natural antibacterial agent. It contains sulfur which is nature’s antibiotic.
4. Honey contains potassium, which suffocates bacteria in pimple cells to get rid of pimples faster.
5. Dandelion is very effective in fighting pimple. Use the complete dandelion plant.
Worry, stress and lack of sleep can upset the body and create pimple and skin problems. Try taking a shower before bed to relax yourself. Take care of your skin and your health.
Get more tips about pimples from this blog, http://lets-get-rid-of-pimple.blogspot.c…
March 1st, 2010 at 2:21 pm
You should try an aspirin mask and/or an egg facial?
It won’t fully get rid of your acne, but it helps on removing the dead skin cells and the bad bacteria, which is the main cause of acne.
You try some of Michelle Phan’s tips on youtube.
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I’m sure the mask asks for plain oatmeal. You can also try oatmeal and plain yogurt.
March 1st, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Nothing you put on your skin will help if the acne is being caused by a food intolerance. Acne is most often caused by a gluten intolerance. Gluten is found in wheat, barley and rye. It’s easy to go gluten free as there are plenty of gluten free breads etc available these days. You can also focus on eating more fruits and vegetables. There is more information on how gluten and acne are linked on the following site. I have no connection to this site. Just posting here for your information.http://www.acneteam.com/gluten-and-acne.…
March 1st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Yeap, drink LOADS of water, and lay off the sugar, that is one of the greatest ways.
But here check this out, this really does help, and acne is resulted 80% from our diet. So if you want to have healthy beautiful skin, you have to be clean inside and out.
March 1st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Apply tea tree oil to the area several times each day. Some research indicates that tea tree oil is just as effective as benzoyl peroxide, the number one over-the-counter acne treatment.
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:50 am
the best home remedy for acne is to have a lot of water and avoid oily foods.try to keep the face free from oil.use some moisturizes.this might help you.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:19 am
I’m sure you know about the toothpaste thing, but honestly, I think that a total detox followed by a diet which does not include any food that comes in a package will do wonders.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:42 am
hormones and hygiene are the the causes of acne. use a mild soap and wash 3x a day. use ice too coz it helps to constrict the acne. reduce stress decrease fat and dont stay late at night
hope this helps
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:22 am
st ives works great, and it exfoliates
ppl say its bad, but i like it and it works for me
i havernt had a single pimple in months[=
goodluck!
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:22 am
Beori skin cleanser works well for my daughter
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:04 am
Soap and water
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
ok first off let me tell u i have been dealing with the same issue. and i tried alot of different things and when i tried too many things at once my skin got soo dried which led to more acne. but recently i found something that has cleared my acne and i currently only have like 1-2 pimples. ok so it is a mask u can make at home!, so here is what you do. You take 2 tablespoons of baking soda (NOT BAKING POWDER!) and 2 tablespoons of water. But if u want something more effective try 3% hydrogen peroxide. not anything higher at ALL it bleaches! Do this only once or twice a week NO MORE!!!!!! as it is very drying!!!!! leave on for an hour and wash off or before you go 2 bed open your pores with warm water, dry face, and then apply over the blemish and sleep with it on and wash it off in the morning. you should wash off using cold water to close the pores. now this might not work for everyone so no complaints if it doesn’t work! Also although it is very affective only once week like i said!!!! you might want to apply an OIL FREE moisturizer afterward to keep skin nice and moist but not too much. and this only took me about 1 week or a little more 2 clear so goood luck! also keep up with your regular cleanser and routine! happy clearing! lol and good luck!