Between over the counter treatment, prescription pills and ointments, and natural at-home remedies, there are literally hundreds of things you can try to help reduce your acne symptoms and keep your skin healthy and clear. There’s no single treatment that is guaranteed to work for everyone. The best way to find what works for you is to try several approaches (giving each enough time to work or not before judging) and stick with what seems to have the best results in your specific situation.
Natural acne remedies are increasingly popular, partially because more people are seeking natural diets and lifestyles (and natural skin care goes along with this), but also because it’s an affordable alternative, or a useful addition to, medicinal treatment. So whether you’re looking to find an at-home acne-reducing solution, or just to boost the effectiveness of your face wash or stronger acne treatment, here are a few things that people suggest to help tackle acne, naturally.
What You Eat
Experts still don’t agree on whether diet impacts acne, but everyone suggests drinking plenty of water to help your skin cleanse itself, and help it stay elastic enough to heal quickly. Beta carotene (such as in carrots) can also help your skin stay healthy, and many sources recommend avoiding refined white (such as refined sugar, white flour, and even milk).
Certain other vegetables (such as celery, onions, garlic, cucumbers, and any other green vegetables) have often been suggested as potential acne-relievers. Beans, flax, figs, prunes, and nuts have also been touted as acne-fighting foods. In general, the healthier you eat, the healthier your skin will be.
Natural Face Masks
Masks can be a nice way to give your skin a boost of certain vitamins, while also helping remove dead skin and clear out your pores. There are a number of different natural mask ingredients that people claim helps reduce the severity of an outbreak and help the skin stay balanced and heal quickly. Again, these aren’t all agreed on as helpful by doctors, but it couldn’t hurt to try, and see if anything works for you. (Plus it can be fun!)
These natural mask ingredients include:
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dandelion
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chamomile
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strawberry leaves (and strawberry fruits)
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honey
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avocado
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banana
Natural Acne Spot Treatments
“At home” spot treatments from natural sources can be made from tea tree oil, garlic, baking soda, and even potatoes. To help sooth your skin, try splashing the face with rose water or water soaked with lettuce or other green vegetables.
