How do most people treat acne?

As common a problem as acne is, especially for teens, there simply isn’t a quick fix for it, as much as that would be appreciated. There are many brand name products that battle acne, but none of them will normally show a complete win over the stubborn blemishes.

Because of this, and due to the high prices of some topical remedies, homemade treatments are also used by many people to fight problem acne. The best plan is to prevent blemishes, but if you already have them, you’ll want to get rid of them at the same time you’re fighting new ones. The treatment you select will depend on your skin type, age and other user-specifics.

It’s ironic that acne always appears when you want to look your best. Since some of the products made to fight acne are very hard on your skin, you may also opt to try homemade treatments, which are usually gentler.

How can you use home treatments for acne?

Tea tree oil is an ingredient used in fighting acne in a natural way. It is best used when you first see the appearance of a spot. Using tea tree oil is beneficial in fighting infection and it will dramatically speed up your healing.

Apple vinegar and lemon juice are also ingredients that are quite natural, and not as harsh to your skin as over the counter remedies can be. Apply one or the other with a cotton pad, directly on a blemish or a spot that is becoming a blemish. These ingredients contain acid, which is helpful in flushing out your pores, allowing healthier skin to show.

Another remedy that people make at home to help in clearing up acne is a combination of honey and nutmeg. After you mix one teaspoon of each ingredient together, you will apply this gentle mixture right on the top of the zit you’re trying to banish. Leave it on the site for about 20 minutes, and then rinse your face with clear, warm water.  Honey is helpful in fighting acne because it has antiseptic properties that will work at fighting off the bacteria that causes some forms of acne.

Aloe Vera is a gentle and natural ingredient to use in your homemade treatments for problem acne. It can be purchased in gel form, applied right on the pimple, and then left on the skin for 10 or 15 minutes to help in clearing up pimples.

Cleansing your skin in a healthy way …

Many people who suffer with acne feel that cleansing their skin constantly will improve the causes of their acne. But scrubbing too harshly can actually cause your body to produce even more sebum, which is its natural oil. This will make acne worse, not better. Don’t over-dry your skin for the same reason. Stimulating your sebaceous glands to produce even more oil will only make acne more of a problem for you.

To cleanse skin at home, use Epsom salts added to hot water. Allow this mixture to cool a bit, and then use a cotton pad to apply it onto acne problem areas on your face. It’s a homemade way to keep your skin clear of acne without drying it out.