Natural Acne Treatments That Work
Acne is a very common skin condition especially in teenagers and young adults and makes many young people very unhappy. Most commonly are affected face, neck, back, shoulders and chest. In most cases acne disappears on its own after a certain time but waiting for that to happen is not an option for the vast majority of adolescents.
There are countless different acne treatment products which all claim to be effective although the vast majority of them are not. Besides conventional acne products very popular have lately become natural acne treatments using various herbs and home remedies which have shown to be very effective and safe.
Some of the most popular natural acne treatments that work for the vast majority of people:
- Lemon juice dissolves the oil within the pores. Take a slice and rub it on the affected area daily. Wash off with warm water.
- Apple cinder vinegar kills the bacteria causing acne. Dilute it with water in ratio 1:8 and apply to the affected area using a towel but do not wash off. To avoid the unpleasant smell after vinegar you are recommended to do the procedure before going to bed.
- Tea tree oil is scientifically proven having antiseptic and antibacterial properties and is one of the most popular natural acne treatments. Never use tea tree oil undiluted. Add one drop of tea tree oil to one tablespoon of carrier oil (olive oil or grape seed oil) and apply to the affected area once per day.