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10 Best Home Remedies For Acne That You Should Try

Acne is a very common skin-condition amongst people around the world and it has actually affected you at some point in your lives. In fact, acne is caused by the pores in the skin getting clogged with oils and dead-skin cells hence causing the growth of bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes or P.acnes. Additionally, common symptoms of acne will include; whiteheads, blackheads and pimples but you should also know that some cases of acne are more severe that others depending someone’s skin-type. However, conventional acne-treatments can be a bit expensive and usually have undesirable side-effects like; skin redness, dryness and irritation. So, most people today have diverted to using natural remedies of curing acne while at home and some of these remedies have been listed in this post below:

 

Best Home Remedies for Acne That You Should Tryout:

  • Use apple cider vinegar solution: This solution is made by fermenting apple cider or the unfiltered-juice from pressed apples. This solution is actually known for having the ability to fight different types of bacteria and viruses just like other vinegars. In fact, Apple cider vinegar contains multiple organic-acids that help to kill acne-bacteria. Additionally, apple cider vinegar will help to dry-up any excess oils that cause acne. So, mix 1-part of Apple cider vinegar with 3-parts of water and then apply the mixture to your skin using a cotton-ball. Sit for about 5-20 seconds and then rinse it off with water. Repeat the process for at least twice a day in-order to achieve effective results.

 

  • Tryout a zinc-supplement: Zinc is an important nutrient when it comes to cell-growth, metabolism, hormone production and immune-functionality. In fact, studies show that people with people with acne have lower-levels of zinc in their blood compared to those with clear-skins. So, taking zinc orally will help to reduce on acne but it’s recommended to take about 30-45mg of elemental-zinc daily for best results. Additionally, zinc is available in different forms but Zinc-oxide contains the highest amount of elemental-zinc that is about 80%. Lastly, applying zinc over the skin is not an effective way because zinc doesn't get absorbed through the skin.

 

  • Use a honey and cinnamon mask: both honey and cinnamon are great sources of antioxidants. In fact, antioxidants are more effective at reducing acne than retinoid and Benzoyl peroxide. On the other hand, honey and cinnamon have the ability to fight bacteria and reduce on inflammation which is the main causes of acne. So, mix 2-tablespoons of honey with 1-teaspoon of cinnamon to create a paste then apply the mask over the face and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, rinse the mask off completely and dry-up your face with a clean soft towel.

 


  • Use Tea tree oil for spot-treating: Tea tree oil is actually an essential-oil extracted from leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia and it’s well-known for its ability to fight bacteria and reduce on skin-inflammation. In fact, applying tea tree oil over the skin effectively reduces on acne with fewer adverse effects like irritation, dryness and burning compared to Benzoyl peroxide. So, mix 1-part of tea tree oil with 9-parts of water then use a cotton-swab to apply the mixture over the affected areas. Repeat this process for at least 2-times a day for best results.

 

  • Use green tea: green-tea contains high-levels of antioxidants and applying it over the skin will help to reduce on sebum-production and pimples in people acne. In fact, green-tea also contains flavonoids and tannins that help to fight bacteria and reduce on inflammation which is the main causes of acne. So, steep green-tea into boiling-water for about 3-to-4 minutes then allow the tea to cool. Afterwards, use a cotton-ball to apply the green-tea over the skin or you can even use a spray-bottle to sprits it onto the face then wait for it to dry before rinsing it off. On the other hand, you can even add green-tea to honey to make a mask.

 

  • Use Witch-Hazel: witch-hazel contains tannins that have strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties hence that’s why it’s being used to treat a broad-range of skin-conditions including; eczema, dandruff, burns, acne, varicose-veins, bruises and insect-bites. So, pour 1-teaspoon of witch hazel bark and 1-cup of water into a saucepan and soak the witch-hazel for 3o-minutes then boil the mixture for about 10-minute. Remove the mixture from heat and wait for 10-minutes before straining and storing the liquid in a sealed-container. Apply the remaining mixture over the skin using a cotton ball for at least twice daily.

 

  • Moisturize the skin with Aloe-Vera gel: Aloe-Vera leaves can actually produce a clear-gel that can be used to treat rashes, acne, burns and other skin-conditions.in fact aloe-vera contains salicylic acid and sulfur which help in the treatment of acne. So, scrape the gel form an aloe-vera plant using a spoon and apply it directly onto the skin as a moisturizer. Repeat this process for at least twice daily for best results.

 

  • Tryout a fish-oil supplement: fish-oil actually contains omega-3 fatty-acids that help to manage oil-production, maintain skin-hydration and even prevent acne. However, there is no specific recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids it’s recommended to take a minimum of 250–500 mg of combined EPA and DHA everyday for best results.

 

  • Exfoliate your skin

    : Exfoliation helps to remove the top-layer of dead-skin-cells using a brush or scrub. In fact, exfoliation helps to reduce on acne by removing the skin cells that clog pores. To create your own scrub, mix-up equal parts of sugar/salt and coconut-oil then scrub the skin with the mixture. Afterwards, rinse off the scrub and pat your face dry with a clean soft towel.

 

  • Exercise daily: Exercises promote healthy blood-circulation and increase on blood-flow in order to help nourish your skin-cells hence preventing and healing acne. In fact, it’s recommended to exercise for at least 30-minutes for 3-to-5 times per week in order to improve on your skin-health. Great exercises to tryout include; hiking, walking, running and lifting weights.

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