Enjoy Clear Skin with the Top 10 Natural Remedies for Acne

Louise Coopey
There are natural acne remedies everywhere, but so many of the articles on them are the same. If you've read one then you've read them all... and according to manufacturers of acne products none of them work. That's because you have to use this cream, that lotion or the other treatment to get rid of acne in the next few months... and all of those products contain chemicals. If your skin is sensitive then you can forget it!

Did you know that everything the manufacturers say is complete rubbish and that natural remedies for acne work far better?

Chemical treatments and creams may take several weeks to get rid of your acne and will do your skin more harm than good. However, natural acne remedies work with your body, encouraging it to help get rid of acne itself, and so are much more efficient and get rid of your acne much more quickly. There are plenty home natural remedies for acne that you can make yourself, no to mention foods that you can eat to clear your acne. All of them will work in just two weeks. All of the ingredients can be obtained from your local store and cost very little.

The ten natural acne remedies below are quick and easy to make, apply and incorporate into your diet to get rid of your acne quickly:

Zinc

Zinc is one of the best natural acne treatment options out there. It's naturally found in a whole range of foods and thus can be integrated into your diet starting today. It will regulate your testosterone levels to ensure they don't drop too low because that causes acne. However, zinc will effectively keep your hormone levels normal and flush out infections that are already present. It also soothes inflammation. Adding a handful of Brazil nuts or pumpkin seeds to your diet will ensure that you have all the zinc you need on a daily basis and prove to be a great natural remedy for acne.

Garlic

Although it'll stimulate your nostrils and could keep your friends at bay, it'll get rid of your acne in record time. Garlic is a fantastic natural acne remedy that works from the outside and the inside. It detoxifies the blood to get rid of toxins that cause acne and will detoxify the skin if used on the area affected itself. Rubbing garlic on your acne treats the skin directly and eating enough of it can make sure that it never comes back. Include garlic in your diet three times a week and rub it on your skin twice a day for the best results.

Cucumber

Cucumber is well known as a fantastic natural remedy for acne. It cools and soothes the skin before drawing out any impurities. Firstly, grate a cucumber and squash the pulp in a small bowl, then apply it to your face. Lie back and relax for ten minutes before removing it all. Rinse your skin with a little hot water and then add a little tea tree oil to the acne. It's as easy as that and your skin will feel much better after use of one of the best natural remedies for acne!

Lemons

When you wash your face twice a day, add a few drops of lemon juice to the warm water instead of soap. The acid in the lemon juice counteracts bacteria on and in the skin that causes acne. It will also heal the skin at the same time. You could also add a little natural honey to the lemon juice for a great natural acne remedy. Smear it on your face for ten minutes before bedtime every night. When you wash it off, your skin will feel and look much better than it did before. The acne will be gone in no time.

Orange

Orange rind is a wonderful natural remedy for acne. Rub it over you skin twice a day to draw out the impurities and add a little Vitamin C to the skin to improve new skin growth.

Rye

Rye, wheat and barley contain azelaic acid, a natural substance that promotes the growth of new skin. Eating enough of it will help to get rid of old scarred skin so you will look beautiful when your acne has gone. It also helps to get rid of bacteria naturally, so eat wholegrain cereals every morning to help banish your acne.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a fantastic natural remedy for acne that is readily available from any good health store or pharmacists so it's easy to buy. Literally all you need to do is apply a couple of drops of tea tree oil to your skin in the morning and at night. Massage it into your acne until it's absorbed and watch your spots disappear. It reduces inflammation and eliminates bacteria. In effect, it confines the acne to one place before clearing it up in a matter of days.

Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice is full of antioxidants so drink it detoxifies the body and so removes any nasty toxins that could cause your acne. It will help to get rid of it but will also help to keep it away. As such, it is one of the best and cheapest natural remedies for acne.

Green Leafy Vegetables

Green leafy vegetables contain a lot of Vitamins B6 and A and so are great natural acne remedies. Both vitamins have been proven to correct any hormone imbalances, which is one of the main causes of acne. As such, they can banish your acne and prevent it coming back!

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil works wonders for the skin. Massaging two drops a day into any acne patches will leave your skin looking and feeling better within five minutes. It'll banish your acne in a week or so by removing dirt from your pores, stimulating the skin and prevent future outbreaks. You should try this natural remedy for acne as part of your skincare regime.

Published by Louise Coopey

I am a professional freelance writer with 8 years experience of writing all sorts of articles, research reports and creative pieces. The written word is my thing so I hope you enjoy my work!  View profile

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  • Sue Six8/10/2008

    These sound great, and I think I've got all of them in the house even now. I wonder if, in addition to clearing up acne, they will promote clearer skin and skin tone as well. I'll give them a try!

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