Herbal and homegrown remedies have been a part of mankind’s tradition for thousands of years. The herbal cornucopia has been use internally and externally for health and beauty. As herbal remedies are completely y natural, the selected herbs and remedies are completely free of side effects.

Now let’s take a fresh look at ancient wisdom.

A List of Common Natural Remedies :
 
Hot/Cold Compresses

A calming hot and refreshing cold compress may help reduce severe swelling and unsightly bumps. What’s more, the compress does wonders in eliminating clogged pores. This is great news as clogged equals dreaded acne!

Drink up

Yes, downing 8-10 glasses of water helps flush out unwanted toxins from our body. Drink purified water every day. If you like, you can add a teaspoon of apple cider or lemon juice into the water and drink it first thing in the morning. This helps to keep your skin bright and clear.
 
The Benefits of Juicing

We have all heard of the wondrous properties of almond oil and Vitamin E oil that can help remove confidence-marring acne scars.

Juicing is not good for dieting; it is also good as topical treatments for acne.

Cool Cucumber

When used in combination with carrot, alfalfa or lettuce juice, and cucumber helps in reducing the acne flare-ups.
Freshly Squeezed

Tangy citrus juices like lemon juice help to prevent breakouts with its natural antibacterial properties. Apply sparingly on affected areas and leave to dry for 10 minutes and rinse off with cold water.

Fenugreek leaves

An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, fenugreek leaves can be made into a paste and applied to affected areas every night. Upon waking up, wash away the paste with warm water. You can also boil fenugreek in water to make an herbal infusion.

A Sweet & Natural Beauty booster

It’s known as nature’s sweet candy! It’s also chock-full with anti-bacterial properties that eliminate bacteria on the surface of the skin. So, make like Cleopatra and apply a honey mask every other day for beautiful results.

Distilled white vinegar

Zingy and ideal as a topical solution, it is advised that you apply on inflamed area for 5-10 minutes before rinsing with water. Dilute first as vinegar can be quite strong.

Make-up or Cosmetic Usage
Make up these days not only help camouflage acne but can also help heal them. Many cosmetic companies have incorporated many skin-friendly ingredients into their product ranges. Having said that, products with heavy oils and lanolin are not recommended as these can clog pores, thus encouraging breakouts.

 
Further Remedies
 
Beyond the common natural remedies for acne, there are a few other interesting options available and worth mentioning at this time.

• Diet and vitamin supplements
• Make that Body Sing

Modern lifestyles often take their toll on our systems. And the advent of modern farming methods makes eating pesticide-free foods a difficult feat. All these can wreck havoc on our skin and cause weight gain, digestive problems and of course skin breakouts. To get our body in peak condition again, you can increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and eat healthily.

Echinacea and Oregon grape

Echinacea has long been used an effective immune booster. Also treats and combats many forms of acne loving bacteria. Oregon grape works in the same way too.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is an excellent treatment for acne. Do consult dermatologist or doctor before beginning treatment as over dosage can be toxic.

Zinc

As acne start inside the body, that’s often the best place to start treating them. Zinc is a mineral that is essential for healthy skin. Helps prevent scarring too.

If these suggestions do not work, see a dermatologist who may prescribe a topical or oral antibiotic to treat inflammation and treat acne. 

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