25 WAYS TO TREAT ACNE USING NATURAL
REMEDIES
If you’re one of those who suffer from severe acne, you’re probably willingto try just about anything. If you’ve tried and tried to clear your face of acne
and you’ve used every cleanser or acne cream you can think of and you
are still plagued with acne, you should know that there are many natural
ways to help you clear up your acne and often get rid of it permanently.
You don’t have to waste money, and most of these things you already have
around your house. If you think this sounds too good to be true, trust me, it
isn’t.
You can have clearer skin in a short period of time for far less money than
you’d spend buying medical creams and pills. Often, you don’t have to use
anything. You just have to adjust a few things that you do in your daily
routine to help clear up your acne. Wouldn’t that be awesome? Natural
remedies have worked for others, and these remedies can work for you
too. Try several of these methods until you find the combination of natural
products that work for you.
Here are 25 tips you can use that will naturally help you clear up that
dreaded acne and reclaim healthy, clear skin:
1. Baking Soda—When you think baking soda, you probably think
of keeping your refrigerator fresh. Baking soda, in fact, does
much more. For acne, mix baking soda and water in equal
parts. Use them to make a paste you can apply to your face.
Don’t put it all over your face. You’ll only want to put it on each
individual acne spot. It’s usually easier to use a Q-Tip and dab it
on. Leave it on your face until it dries. This usually takes
around 10 minutes. Wash it off in water that is very cold. This
helps close pores. Generally, doing this twice each day can give
results.
2. Lemon Juice—Lemons have citric acid which fights bacteria that
cause acne. It’s easy to use as an acne treatment. Simply cut a
lemon in half. Then rub the open side of the lemon gently on
your face. You will feel it stinging, which mean it is working.
Leave it on for about 10 minutes. Be sure to wash the lemon
juice off. When you use lemon juice for your acne, you probably
should use sunscreen if you’re going outdoors. The citric acid
can sometimes bleach the skin. This can make your skin more
sensitive and makes it a higher risk for sun damage.
3. Potatoes—Slice a small, raw potato in half. Rub it on the acne.
You want to rub it only on the affected areas, not your entire
face. Potatoes not only have a healing effect, but are also an
anti-inflammatory. This will help with that embarrassing and
irritating swelling and redness acne can have on your face
When you’re finished, wash the potato residue off of your face
gently.
4. Toothpaste—This works well for pimples. If you have one or two
that you want to get rid of quickly, simply apply toothpaste to it.
Toothpaste contains silica which dries out and reduces the size
of the pimple overnight if you leave it on. Toothpaste that has
silica but not sodium lauryl sulfate works best. Most big name brand
toothpastes have sodium lauryl sulfate, so stick with the
simple, natural ones when you use it to treat your acne.
5. Ice—Ice has been used for years to treat inflammation in the
body. That’s why when there’s swelling from any kind of an
injury, ice is applied to the affected area. For acne, ice is used
because it closes pores as well as helps reduce the
inflammation of acne. If you have big pores, you can take ice
cubes and rub them gently over the problem spots. Ice or even
cold packs, work to constrict blood vessels beneath the skin.
This causes irritation and/or inflammation to be less noticeable.
6. Tea Tree Oil—It is a well-known anti-fungal and antibacterial
remedy. It’s herbal, so it’s great for mild-moderate acne. In
tests, it has been just as effective as benzoyl peroxide for acne.
The benzoyl peroxide may work more quickly, but teal tree oil
will have fewer side effects and treat your acne naturally.
7. Aspirin—You’ll want to crush the aspirin and form a paste. Then
use a Q-Tip or your finger to apply the paste on each pimple and
let it dry. Aspirin contains salicylic acid. They use this in most
acne treatments, because it will destroy bacteria which cause
acne. It dries out pimples while it fights bacteria. Leave the
mixture on your face for 10-15 minutes and wash off gently.
8. Alum—You can check the spice aisle in your local grocery store
and look for Potassium alum. It is also used in natural
deodorants and styptic to help reduce bleeding after a cut
because it’s a natural antiseptic and astringent that shrinks skin
tissue. It works better in block form than power. Just wipe it
over your acne gently to avoid irritating pimples.
9. Reduce refined carbohydrates from your diet—Things like bread,
pasta, etc. can cause your acne to worsen. You should also try
to cut back on sugar. You may want to use a little natural sugar,
but eating a lot of sweets will negatively affect your acne. When
you’re looking for something to munch on, instead of candy bars,
go for things that are healthier, such as fruits and vegetables.
10. Fermented foods—Foods such as sauerkraut, kefir, natural
yogurt or goat cheese contain pro-biotic and enzymes which
help reduce acne. Adding these to your diet can be beneficial
when you’re struggling with acne breakouts.
11. Stop using products on your face such as cleansers, makeup,
and face cream—If you feel you need these things, you should
look until you find natural products. Often these products aren’t
made to work together. If you’re trying natural ways to cure your
acne, then don’t counteract the effect with other chemical
products.
12. Vegetables—You’ve been told all your life it’s important to eat
your vegetables. If you have acne problems, you should
definitely add more vegetables to your daily diet. They’re
healthy, and they clean toxins from your blood that can cause
acne.
13. Water—Drinking water also helps cleanse the body. You should
try to get about half your body weight in ounces of water daily.
As the water cleanses your body, it will help cleanse the pores of
the skin and keep them from clogging. If you drink more water
instead of soft drinks, you’ll probably not only see a difference in
your acne, but your health in general.
14. Be active—Moving around helps your lymphatic system. Try
doing things such as running, jumping rope, or even jumping on
a trampoline. Join a gym and workout. Join a sports team in
school or at your local YMCA. Whatever activity you enjoy that
gets you moving. Often when one suffers from acne they stay
home and seem to become a young couch potato. They don’t
want to go anywhere or do anything where others will see their
acne. Forget about that. Don’t worry about others, worry about
yourself. You need to move, so get out and do it. Run laps
around your yard if necessary, but move!
15. Vitamin A—Taking a multivitamin is good whether or not you
have acne, but it is proven that Vitamin A does help reduce
acne. You should try to get a vitamin that has a good supply of
Vitamin A, because it helps regenerate skin. It can reduce
wrinkles and help get rid of blemishes.
16. Keep your face clean—You can use simple soap and wash your
face at least twice a day. If your skin tends to be oily, you
should rinse it several times throughout the day. Use lukewarm
water to help remove oil that leads to breakouts. You should
use mild soap and a soft washcloth or soft sponge. Strong
soaps and rough material will irritate acne. Just a little soap is
enough. Make sure you rinse it thoroughly. After washing
splash your face with cool water to close your pores. When
you’re finished, pat your face dry—don’t rub it.
17. Sleep well—The more you sleep, the less stressed you’ll be.
Every hour you lose of sleep causes you around 15% more
stress. This can cause the hormones to go crazy causing acne.
Instead of staying up late watching TV, or cramming for that test
you forgot to study for, you should go to bed at a decent hour.
18. No popping or picking—If you’re doing everything you can using
natural remedies to treat your acne, it can be useless if you pop
or pick at your acne. You may want to, but it won’t be good for
you in the long run. Acne is bacteria and when you pop it, you
allow it to spread to more pores. In effect, you’re spreading
bacteria to the pores you just cleaned. That’s not a good idea.
Popping and picking acne also causes inflammation which can
cause the acne to appear worse, and cause you to have scars.
19. Avoid glycemic foods—Foods with high glycemic content are not
good for acne. This includes: soft drinks, white bread, rice,
potatoes, beer, cake, and commercial cereals to name a few.
Making a few changes in your diet, like substituting a baked
sweet potato for your usual loaded baked potato, eating whole
wheat cereals, or buying pasta enriched with soy protein can
help reduce your glycemic intake.
20. Baby powder—Baby powder has long been used to absorb
moisture. Lightly rub your face with baby powder before you go
to bed and when you get up in the morning. The baby powder
will keep your face dry and oil-free and will help dry up
blemishes.
21. Honey—Use a honey mask on your face a few times a week.
Honey is antibacterial, and can disinfect and help heal
blemishes. It is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.
You use the honey-like you would any commercial facial mask.
Just rub the honey on your entire face. Let it sit until it’s totally
dry, and then peel it off.
22. Keep your hair away—Your hair contains oil and can help lead
to breakouts. Wash your hair every day and after every workout.
If your hair is long or you have bangs, be sure to pull your hair
away from your face. Cleaning your face and then allowing your
hair to be on it can reduce the effect of your cleansing. Many
people use their hair to hide their acne. They keep their hair
over as much of their face as possible. You’re not the first
person to have severe acne, and you won’t be the last. Pull your
hair back and don’t worry who sees it. You may be self-conscious at first, but when your acne begins to clear, you’ll be
glad you did it.
23. Eat carrots—Carrots have beta-carotene or Vitamin A—They
help strengthen your protective tissue and prevent acne. It is
also a good antioxidant which can help rid your body of toxins.
Carrots are great for a snack and are much better to nibble on
while you do your homework than chips or cookies.
24. Clean pillowcases—Your face lays on your pillow daily. The
pillowcase can absorb oil from your skin. If your wash your face
before you go to bed and lay your head on a dirty pillowcase,
you’re reapplying the dirt and oil. This renders your cleansing
useless. You should wash your pillowcase at least every other
day. This way, you will get the most from your natural
treatments.
25. Eat foods with Zinc—Look for foods that are high in Zinc. It is an
antibacterial agent necessary in your skin’s oil-producing. Not
getting enough Zinc can actually cause breakouts. There are
many foods high in Zinc such as: oysters, wheat germ, veal
liver, roast beef, roasted pumpkin and squash, dark chocolate,
lamb, peanuts, and crab. Adding some of these to your diet can
help fight your acne.
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