Witch Hazel
Witch hazel comes from the bark and leaves of the witch hazel shrub. Witch hazel is used for many health benefits, especially to the skin. It is used to treat many skin conditions, such as acne, because it is gentle and non-irritating to the skin. Witch hazel contains ingredients that work as a disinfectant. Applying witch hazel can reduce the bacteria that causes acne. Use straight from the bottle with a cotton ball twice daily. Never use more than three times a day.
Honey
Using honey is a popular natural remedy to help get rid of acne. Honey contains anti-oxidants and is extremely sticky. The anti-oxidants help make the skin look younger and anti-microbial ingredients protect the skin from getting infected. It can be used alone or with other ingredients like apples or yogurt. If you are using plain honey, use filtered honey and spread a layer on the face. Honey can also be mixed with a raw egg and vitamin E oil as a facial mask.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is an effective natural remedy used to treat acne. It kills bacteria, balances the pH level in our skin, and absorbs oil from the skin. Add water to one part vinegar and 3 parts of water. The solution can be made more powerful by using 2 parts water to the solution for severe cases of acne. However, stronger solutions should ot be left on the skin overnight. Use a cotton ball and apply the Apple Cider Vinegar to the skin leaving it sit for ten minutes and rinse. Use three times a day.
Tea Tree Oil
Tree tea oil is found in many gels, creams, and shampoos. It comes from the leaves of a plant called Melaleuca alternifolia found in California. Tea tree oil has a substance called terpinen-4-ol. This is what has the antimicrobial power.
Aloe Vera
The sap found an aloe vera plant has been shown to help acne. Aloe vera has an anti-inflammatory agent that helps irritated pimples. Place a small amount of topical aloe vera gel on to the areas that are inflamed and allow it to sit. It will help the redness and work as a pimple spot treatment. Aloe vera can also be used as a moisturizer an can be applied as a facial mask at night.
Dealing with Acne & Other Skin Breakouts - Information on acne and how to prevent and treat I naturally.
What is Tea Tree Used for Today?- Information on the benefits of tea tree oil from NYU Langone Medical Center.
Acne Remedy – Information on the benefits of using herbs for acne.
Benefits of Using Garlic to Treat Many Diseases - Learn information on how garlic helps acne.
Acne – Parents discuss acne treatments through the Berkeley Parents Network.
Low Cost Ideas for Healthy Personal Care - Learn cost effective personal care remedies from the University of Illinois Extension.
Tea Trees and Their Therapeutic Properties - Anitra Carr, Ph.D. LPI Research Associate investigates the benefits of tea trees.
Tea Tree Oil - Information on the medical usages for tree tea oil.
Acne Vulgaris – A complete guide to medical therapies and alternative medicines for acne.
A Comparative Study of Tea-Tree Oil Verses Benzoyl peroxide in the Treatment of Acne – Information on a study done on tea-oil done by Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW.
