Home Acne Treatments

Acne is a chronic skin condition that results from inflammation in the skin when the pores are clogged by fatty or oily substances. When acne is not immediately dealt with, it can actually result in permanent scarring in a number of places throughout the body, including on the face, the neck and the back.

There are numerous different ways that acne can be treated at home, most of which are actually quite simple to prepare and can be made readily available for whenever you need them.

Open up your refrigerator and look to see what you can find in your vegetable drawer, as you may have a number of the necessary ingredients to create natural and holistic remedies for acne that will pack a powerful punch and give you much needed relief.

• Aloe Vera - You can take Aloe Vera internally as a means of effectively treating acne. If you do not want to take Aloe Vera internally, you may also consider applying its juice directly onto the areas of your skin where acne is present.
• Avocado - Avocado paste is an excellent face mask that can be applied to wash your face, and prevent acne from occurring.
• Cucumber - Consider blending up some cucumber and applying the paste to your face. Leave the paste on your face for thirty minutes before rinsing it off. Not only will this calming and cooling cucumber paste refresh your skin, but it will also help to prevent acne from occurring.
• Cumin - Cumin seeds are regarded as a popular treatment for acne, and if you can make a paste from ground seeds, you can apply it to your skin to have a positive effect on your acne.
• Garlic - You can rub fresh garlic directly onto the affected areas of your skin. Garlic is one of the smellier natural remedies for home acne, but its natural antiseptic properties are extremely effective at drying out the acne.
• Lavender Oil - You can apply Lavender essential oil directly to the skin where you have acne and the antiseptic quality will have a positive effect on your acne.
• Neem Leaves - Mix water and powdered Neem leaves and apply the paste to the affected skin as an excellent home acne treatment.
• Oatmeal - Cook up some plain oatmeal and apply it to your skin for approximately fifteen minutes before washing it off. Oatmeal provides an excellent cooling effect that can dry out the acne for a quick recovery.
• Orange Peel - Grind up some orange peel and mix it with water to form a paste that can be applied to your skin to treat acne or even to prevent more acne from occurring.
• Rose Water - Mix rose water and sandalwood paste, then apply this paste to your face for thirty minutes as an effective home treatment for acne.
• Rosemary - If you take a warm bath with rosemary and a small amount of nettle, this bath may help in reducing your acne, especially when it comes to the acne on your back and neck.
• Vinegar - Mix black cumin seeds and vinegar together and apply the resulting paste to your skin in areas where you are dealing with acne.