Acne is a notorious skin disorder that affects many teens and adults. Acne is caused when fatty and oily materials tend to clog our skin pores. This leads to an inflammation in our skin, thus causing a chronic condition of the skin. Acne needs proper treatment and care, or else it could leave scars for life on your face, back and neck.

Acne can be treated. There are various treatment options for acne, such as medications, ointments, gels etc. Some of the treatments are useful and can show results in a week’s time. But as you discontinue using the product, it tends to reappear again. Acne can also be treated with home made remedies that can actually heal the inflammation caused and also prevent scarring. This, however, is a lengthy procedure and you need to be patient to see the final result.

Home remedies are undoubtedly the best and the safest, if you can carry it out religiously. The initial step would take off with proper cleansing. Acne is mostly seen in oily skin and therefore the skin needs to be washed thoroughly to remove all the dirt. You can use a mild oil free cleanser for the purpose and then you need to pat your skin dry. Once you are done with this, you can choose from any of the options given below to treat your acne:

• Aloe Vera juice can be applied on the skin for treating acne. It is the best solution for many skin complications and acne as well.

• Cucumber is also a good solution for refreshing the skin and keeping it oil free. Make a blend with crushed cucumber and apply it on the face. Keep it for 30 minutes and wash off.
• A paste of sandalwood and rose water can be applied all over the face for 20 minutes. This also is very effective.

• Garlic is an antiseptic and antioxidant and can be rubbed in effected parts of the skin. Though the remedy is a bit smelly, but can actually reduce the acne.

• A paste made from cumin seeds can effectively treat acne and reduce inflammation.

• Neem is a very good remedy for acne. Make a paste with neem leaves and apply it on the face.
• Lavender oil can be applied directly to the skin for treating acne.

• Orange peel in grounded form can be mixed with water to form a paste and then applied on the affected parts of the skin.

• Oatmeal is an excellent exfoliating agent and is very good in removing excess oil from the skin and treating acne. Exfoliation is a must for oily skin for removing the dead cells.
• Avocado paste is also a good remedy for acne.

• Egg white has excellent properties and can heal acne. Apply egg white for 15 minutes and then wash off.

• Bay leaves are excellent solutions for acne; round bay leaves can be washed-out and then blended to form a paste and then applied on the skin.

At home remedies for acne are the best solutions  and can give you clean and clear skin for many years. You must also take good care of your diet, possibly adding some supplements as well to keep yourself healthy.