Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Inexpensive and Safe Home Remedies for Acne

By Pam Dye


You can save yourself a lot of trouble and money if you're able to use home remedies to treat various conditions, including acne. While in some severe cases, medication is needed to control acne, many people do just fine using everyday products they have in their kitchen cupboard.

One of the more effective acne remedies is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has properties that are very similar to non-prescription and prescription acne medications. Not many people would have tea tree oil at home, but it's an item you'd easily find online or at any health food store.

Many ailments can be treated with tea tree oil, and for those who have acne problems, this natural remedy is effective. Like common acne medications such as benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil has powerful anti-bacterial properties. Tea tree oil should only be used in diluted form, as it can cause skin irritations if you apply concentrated oil directly to the skin. One widely used home remedy is garlic. When directly applied to the skin, garlic can be effective in treating acne. Garlic is a natural anti-bacterial agent. To use for treating acne, you'll need to mash up garlic. A food grinder or a mortar and pestle can help you do this. The mashed up garlic can then be applied directly onto the skin that has acne. Leave it there for a few minutes. You'll have to wash off the garlic thoroughly after, though, because it has a strong, pungent smell. However, be careful not to scrub your face too hard when you wash it, as doing so will irritate your skin further.

Another widely used home remedy is apple cider vinegar. It's been used by many to treat acne. Raw, organic apple cider vinegar is best. Prior to applying it to the skin, you need to dilute apple cider vinegar with water. In concentrated form, pure vinegar can be harsh on the skin. You'll want to mix 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water. Besides using it externally, apple cider vinegar can be used internally. Take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar twice a day to help your body restore its pH level.

For many years we have been using many natural remedies for treating acne. Don't expect a single remedy to work for everybody. Acne can be caused by a number of things and it can vary in severity from one person to the next. But the acne home remedies we mentioned in this article have been very effective, as many people have used them for many years. Best of all, the ingredients in many home remedies aren't expensive at all nor do they require a lot of time to make or use.




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