Herbal Remedies For Acne

Herbal remedies for acne are a great alternative to traditional drug treatments.

Home remedies for curing acne can be very effective. Would you like to know the best acne remedy?

Almost everyone has had to deal with acne, either as a teenager or an adult. Acne breakouts can be very embarrassing and can really lower someones self-esteem.

Believe me, I know! While I've been very fortunate as an adult, I had my fair share of acne breakouts as a teenager.

Most people probably associate acne with the face, but you can have breakouts on almost any part of the body.

What Causes Acne Breakouts

There are multiple factors that contribute to acne. One is a change in keratin, a protein produced by skin cells. When your body produces too much, it can clump together and block the oil ducts within hair follicles.

You may have also been told by your mother that too much chocolate or soda will cause acne. Although this is a great way to keep kids from eating too much chocolate and drinking too much soda, it has never been proven.

For many people, an over-the-counter face wash or cream is enough, while others may need a prescription from their doctor for something stronger.

Sometimes even a prescription may not work, which is when you may want to consider one of several herbal remedies for acne.

Herbal Remedies For Acne

There are several homemade acne remedies that you may want to give a try. Before you do, I strongly recommend you consult with your doctor to make sure its okay.

Tea Tree Oil: If used externally, this oil will act against the bacteria that is associated with acne.

There have been several studies showing that tea tree oil acts as well as benzoyl peroxide in treating acne and also has fewer side effect.

Before using tea tree oil as a remedy for acne, you'll first want to wash and pat your face dry. Next, apply a 5 to 15 percent dilution of the oil to your problem areas.

You can either dilute your own in jojoba oil, or purchase a diluted version from the store. I recommend purchasing!

Be aware that tea tree oil can cause a rash, so make sure to try a test spot and wait 24 to 48 hours to make sure a rash does not develop.

If everything is okay, you'll want to apply twice a day, morning and night until the problem area improves. Never take internally!

Lavender: The oil from lavender is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and has astringent properties in it. It's always a good idea to have some around the house for skin irritations and minor burns.

To use as an acne remedy, just dot some oil on the problem areas with a cotton swab as needed.

Calendula: This herb has long been used as a natural remedy for many types of skin problems. Calendula has many of the same healing properties as lavender.

To use as a home remedy for acne, you simply make a tea by steeping 1 teaspoon of dried flowers in 1 cup of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. After it has cooled, you'll need to strain before applying to your face.

More Herbal Remedies For Acne

Oregon Graperoot and Goldenseal: There are two ways that each of these herbs can help acne. First, each of them aid in digestion and liver function, which helps the body rid itself of toxins.

Second, both contain berberine, which is a very potent antibacterial herb.

To use as an acne home remedy, you'll want to make an antibacterial face wash or paste. I've included simple instructions below.

Chamomile: This flowering herb contains the anti-inflammatory oil azulene, named for it's blue color.

To use for a home remedy for acne, make a skin wash by steeping 1 tablespoon of dried flowers in 1 cup of hot water for about 10 minutes.

After it's cooled and you have strained it, apply it to your face with a cotton ball or washcloth.

There are actually several other herbal remedies for acne, but through my extensive research, I've found these to be the most effective.