Natural and Non-Natural Acne Treatments

At one point all of us have been trying to find ways on how to be completely acne-free. Here are some natural and not so natural acne treatments that are proven to be effective.

1. Witch Hazel Astringent

This astringent comes from the plant with the same name.

It is widely spread from Nova Scotia in Canada down to Texas and Florida. Simply steam the twigs of this plant and voila!

The extract you get from it serves as your astringent.

Remember to cool it though. What’s good about this is that it occurs naturally and even the process it has undergone is all natural.

You can be assured it is less harsh compared with commercially-produced astringents.

2. Commercially Produced Astringents

There is no doubt that astringents we can buy over-the-counter are also effective.

There are lots of variants to choose from with additional ingredients that promote better skin.

The only downside is it can be a little harsh because of the chemicals added to produce this formula.

Use them with extra care as they can dry the skin.


3. All-Natural Treatments

Kitchen and acne are two enemies we may not be aware of.

Scout your kitchen for stuff like oranges and lemons, fresh garlic and raw potatoes.

- Oranges and lemons just need to be squeezed on cotton balls.

Apply the extract on affected areas and wash it after about 20 minutes.

- Fresh garlic is used much easier. Just remove its peeling and rub it on your face.

- As for raw potatoes, peel them and rub its flat surface on your face.

The natural extracts from these fruits and vegetables can help minimize the redness at the same time can clean the skin.

4. Oral Antibiotics

For severe cases, antibiotics are prescribed.

These medications are orally taken to reduce the amount of bacteria inside and around skin follicles.

They also decrease the exasperating chemicals that the white blood cells produce.

Lastly, antibiotics diminish the concentration of the free fatty acids found in sebum, also creating an anti-inflammatory action.

Consult your dermatologist for the right antibiotic and dosage.

Tetracycline is still the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for acne treatment.

Most of this antibiotic should be taken on an empty stomach.

Also, this shouldn’t be used by pregnant women and children under 9.

Usually, the starting dose is initially 500 milligrams twice daily and is continuously taken until prescribed, or until a considerable dropping off of lesions is visible.

Erythromycin comes close second and can be prescribed to pregnant women.

However, it can cause nausea and even upset stomach.

Compared to tetracycline, which can only kill bacteria, Erythromycin has both anti-inflammatory and bacteria-killing properties.

Also, this antibiotic needs to be taken in a food-filled tummy.

You may discuss other possible antibiotics with your doctors regarding the effects and side-effects of each.

5. Topical Treatments

Externally applied creams are also proven effective for acne treatment.

However, it results to drying and flaking but it is said to be the most effective treatment for severe acne.

Benzoyl peroxide is one very common and effective topical acne treatment.

Learn more about natural beauty and your health online when you read the rest of our information here about: How to clear skin blemishes naturally.

So many of us are busy and it can be all too tempting to cut down on skin care - especially if it’s time consuming. But it is important to learn how to reduce skin blemishes quickly with simple and safe methods and home remedies.

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