Natural Ways to Treat Acne

Acne-prone skin can be frustrating. If you suffer from pimples it can often impact on your confidence, and even cause long-term psychological issues. There are also the physical acne scars that can occur: some can last for life.

For people like me who prefer to use natural treatments instead of the chemical alternatives, there are some really good options.

The good news is that there are natural treatments for acne. However, the bad news is that nothing will make acne just go away tomorrow (not even the chemical treatments you see on TV commercials). Acne treatment is a long process.

Green Tea as an Acne Treatment

Green tea is steamed soon after its harvest to stop oxidation and to retain the active substances within. This is why green tea extract contains high levels of antioxidants.

In addition to the antioxidants, green tea has proven anti-bacterial properties that fight the bacteria that cause Bacterium acne.

Green Tea with Honeysuckle is called 'Pimple Tea' in China. It also helps digestion and detoxifies your body when you drink it after a meal. Honeysuckle is often used in herbal cough medicines and adds a sweet flavor to the green tea.

Furthermore, Honeysuckle is considered one of the best herbal remedies for removing heat and toxins from your body. Europeans once called Honeysuckle 'Woodbine', and it was used to treat asthma, as well as many other ailments.

Can Tea tree oil cure Acne?

Treat acne-prone skin carefully with Tea tree oil, which is also known as Melaleuca oil. Tea tree oil has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral qualities, and is used for athletes' foot, body odor, bad breath, cold sores, and for acne.

Using Teat tree oil as an acne treatment can often have worse results then the acne itself. This is because you can burn or irritate your skin using Tea tree oil- it's that potent! The idea is to water it down first.

Test your skin by trying a small, watered-down amount first. Try 1 or 2 drops to a cup of water.

I don't recommend Tea tree oil as a treatment on its own, however it is a good supplemental treatment combined with green tea and a healthy diet.

What about other Treatments?

Aloe Vera extract is a very gentle alternative to over-the-counter medications that are full of chemicals.

Aloe Vera extract is extremely popular as a herbal medicine because it contains anti-inflammatory agents and immune boosting properties, making it perfect for acne-prone skin. It also can aid in reducing the appearance of acne scars.

Another natural, herbal treatment is Burdock, which has been used in different types of herbal medicine for centuries as a blood purifier, a diuretic, and as a topical remedy for skin problems such as acne, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis.

Burdock leaves are commonly used as a herbal burn treatment.

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