Natural Acne Remedies

I always like to think that if there's a natural remedy for something, you should at least give it a shot before resorting to pharmaceuticals. I think acne is no exception to this, unless you have a very severe form of acne, such as cystic or nodular acne, which requires professional treatment. Acne is truly a pain in the butt, and fortunately I have never had a bad case of it. But when it has been a problem, I've always hated the idea of rubbing some chemical all over my skin.

So, if you're like me and you don't want to bath your face in something that was made in a laboratory, you can give these natural acne remedies a shot. Some of them might not work so well, but at least they won't do any harm or break your wallet. So, without any further ado, here they are:

Honey and Cinnamon

Odds are, you probably already have some honey and cinnamon in your cupboard. All you have to do is mix together 3 tbsp of honey with 1 tbsp of cinnamon and dab the mixture on your pimples before you go to sleep at night (try not to roll over). Keep repeating the process until the pimples are gone.

Zinc

Zinc can be used in two ways to get rid of acne: you can take it as a supplement, which will prevent acne; or, you can turn it into a past to apply directly to your pimples. All you have to do is mix a little bit of zinc with any face cream you like to use and then use your face cream as you normally would.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a very strong exfoliant and can burn quite a bit, so fair warning. It works well, though. As a general rule, you shouldn't buy a tea tree oil that is any stronger than 5 percent. Otherwise, you're just asking to burn your face off. Well, not literally, but I imagine it hurts. You also shouldn't use it if you have rosacea because it will just make it worse.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is another exfoliant like tea tree oil. It's not quite as strong as tea tree oil but it will still probably burn a bit. It's perfectly safe, though, and it works. Glycolic acid is made from sugar cane and it is actually a common ingredient in many skin creams.