Most people have suffered from acne at some point in their life, usually during adolescence. This can be both embarrassing and it can be a hassle. If you are like most people you have undoubtedly tried many over the counter treatments, with little effect.
Of the thousands of over the counter and prescription medicines that are currently available for the treatment of acne, most contain very harmful chemicals. For those who are health conscious, a natural acne treatment may be more suitable.
There are not as many natural treatments available to consumers as there are 'traditional' treatments, but there are thousands. My favorite natural treatments are tea tree oil, sulfur, herbs, and aloe Vera. In the rest of this article, you will learn more about each.
The first, and my favorite, is without doubt tea tree oil. This 'herb' has a long history as a treatment for infection, going all the way back to Aboriginal Australians who used it well over one hundred years ago. The reason it works is because the oil naturally contains antimicrobial agents that fight infection.
I also like herbs for the same reason that I like tea tree oil, because they have a very long track record. Some of the herbs that I have successfully used to treat acne are yellow dock, sandalwood, and sarsaparilla. In the next few paragraphs I will go into detail for each.
Sandalwood and sarsaparilla are both great treatments for acne. I have used both, and I have had wonderful results; here is how I used them. I chopped them with a kitchen knife and mixed them together to form a paste. Next, I applied it topically to the affected area, which reduced swelling.
Aloe and sulfur are also very good treatment options for the fight against acne. You can use aloe Vera topically to reduce swelling and relieve the pain associated with pimples. Sulfur can actually kill the bacterium that causes acne if applied directly to the skin, because like tea tree oil, it has natural antibacterial agents.
All of these herbs and natural treatments are great for the treatment of acne, but you should keep in mind that you may be allergic to some or all of them. For this reason, you should check with your doctor before beginning treatment.
Of the thousands of over the counter and prescription medicines that are currently available for the treatment of acne, most contain very harmful chemicals. For those who are health conscious, a natural acne treatment may be more suitable.
There are not as many natural treatments available to consumers as there are 'traditional' treatments, but there are thousands. My favorite natural treatments are tea tree oil, sulfur, herbs, and aloe Vera. In the rest of this article, you will learn more about each.
The first, and my favorite, is without doubt tea tree oil. This 'herb' has a long history as a treatment for infection, going all the way back to Aboriginal Australians who used it well over one hundred years ago. The reason it works is because the oil naturally contains antimicrobial agents that fight infection.
I also like herbs for the same reason that I like tea tree oil, because they have a very long track record. Some of the herbs that I have successfully used to treat acne are yellow dock, sandalwood, and sarsaparilla. In the next few paragraphs I will go into detail for each.
Sandalwood and sarsaparilla are both great treatments for acne. I have used both, and I have had wonderful results; here is how I used them. I chopped them with a kitchen knife and mixed them together to form a paste. Next, I applied it topically to the affected area, which reduced swelling.
Aloe and sulfur are also very good treatment options for the fight against acne. You can use aloe Vera topically to reduce swelling and relieve the pain associated with pimples. Sulfur can actually kill the bacterium that causes acne if applied directly to the skin, because like tea tree oil, it has natural antibacterial agents.
All of these herbs and natural treatments are great for the treatment of acne, but you should keep in mind that you may be allergic to some or all of them. For this reason, you should check with your doctor before beginning treatment.
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Andrew likes to research and write about home acne treatments, he likes to focus on at home acne treatment.
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