Homemade Natural Acne Cures

Many common household ingredients can do wonders when battling acne and poor skin health. If you commonly spend $20 or more on acne products, homemade acne treatments made up of natural ingredients may eliminate most of that cost. Natural acne treatments are far less expensive and may even produce better, longer-lasting results than over-the-counter products you’re accustomed to using.

If you have heard that natural acne treatments don’t work, you have been misinformed. While skin types are very different and some natural remedies may worsen breakouts, this is true of any acne treatment – including the products sold at drug stores. By carefully considering your skin type and paying close attention to how your skin responds to various treatments, a budget-friendly and effective natural acne treatment may work for you.

As with commercial acne products, natural remedies work best when given plenty of time to work. Don’t give up on natural acne treatments until you’ve allowed six to eight weeks for your skin to become accustomed to the treatment. Also like commercial products, natural acne treatments can cause irritation. Use good judgment: if a product or natural treatment causes significant irritation, stop using it. If you have severe acne infection (cystic acne), ask a doctor about your condition before using any product; natural or otherwise.

Easy Homemade, Natural Acne Treatments

Lemons are an ideal treatment for acne. They contain acids that reduce oil and welling while promoting skin regeneration. Lemon juice does have a bleaching effect in some skin types. This can be great for individuals with uneven skin tones due to scars and other conditions, but be sure to test a hidden area of your skin before attempting to use lemon juice as a natural acne treatment. If you already have even skin tone, it can make your skin appear to be blotchy for a short period of time.

To use lemons as a natural acne treatment, simply saturate a cotton ball with lemon juice and apply it liberally to your face. When it is dry, rinse it away with cool, clean water. You may also mix lemon juice and sugar to create refreshing, acne eliminating face scrubs. Using a cotton ball and circular motion, wipe the exfoliating blend on your skin to gently remove dead skin cells.

Honey is hailed for its natural antioxidant properties that remove free radicals from the skin and pores. It is also effective at naturally treating acne scars. Mix natural honey with oats to create a face scrub or mix it with lemon juice and basil for a mask that will open and clean pores. Always rinse away your scrub or mask with cool water to remove excess debris and close the pores on your skin.

Honey and lemon can immediately improve the appearance and texture of skin. To effectively treat acne, these natural products need time to work. Slow improvement means that the natural treatment is safer and less harsh on your skin’s overall health. Be patient and observe skin closely during treatment.