In most cases acne has been caused because the sebaceous glands, which are found at the base of the hair follicles on the skin, are secreting far too much sebum (oil). Once too much of this produced the pores on the skin can become blocked and spots begin to appear. Doctors may prescribe medications that can help to treat the condition but can cause some side effects. However an alternative would be for those who wish to is use some kinds of herbal remedies for acne instead.
Below we take a look at a few of the different herbal remedies a person may want to consider trying in order to treat their acne. However it is important that before they do they actually discuss their plans with their doctor first.
1. Aloe Vera - This particular herb contains anti-inflammatory and immune stimulant properties. Plus the aloe gel also contains anti-bacterial and astringent properties both of which can help to fight the bacteria, which is causing the acne to erupt. To use this type of herbal remedy you need to apply the gel directly to the area of skin that is affected.
2. Calendula - Contains properties that help the skin tissue to heal. It like the Aloe Vera contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties along with analgesic ones as well. You can either apply the herbal treatment directly to the skin in a cream format or else infuse some of the herb in hot water or then allow the steam that is produced to be absorbed into the skin. Plus you can even apply this directly to your skin as a face wash and will help to prevent further infection.
3. Lavender - Just like all the herbs that we mention in this article this particular one contains both anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can help to fight the bacteria that are causing the acne. As with all treatments we mention here this needs to be applied topically (directly) to the affected area and the essential oil should be mixed with water or carrier fluid before it is applied.
4. Tea Tree Oil - This is a very effective remedy for acne as it contains antiseptic, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which can help to treat the acne bacteria. In most cases it is most effective when the essential oil is mixed with water or a carried fluid and then applied directly to the areas of skin that have been affected by the acne.
But as well as these herbal remedies there are plenty of other ones which are both safe and effective to use in treating this skin condition and which you may want to consider trying. One such herb is walnut leaf which has very good astringent properties and is normally mixed with a carrier fluid or water and then used as a skin wash. Otherwise you may want to consider trying witch hazel, which has both astringent and anti-bacterial properties like many of the others.
However it is important to remember that using topical herbal remedies for acne will help to improve the skin on the outside. You also need to look closely at your dietary habits and lifestyle as these can actually be causing problems inside your body, which is further exacerbating the condition. - 15343
Below we take a look at a few of the different herbal remedies a person may want to consider trying in order to treat their acne. However it is important that before they do they actually discuss their plans with their doctor first.
1. Aloe Vera - This particular herb contains anti-inflammatory and immune stimulant properties. Plus the aloe gel also contains anti-bacterial and astringent properties both of which can help to fight the bacteria, which is causing the acne to erupt. To use this type of herbal remedy you need to apply the gel directly to the area of skin that is affected.
2. Calendula - Contains properties that help the skin tissue to heal. It like the Aloe Vera contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties along with analgesic ones as well. You can either apply the herbal treatment directly to the skin in a cream format or else infuse some of the herb in hot water or then allow the steam that is produced to be absorbed into the skin. Plus you can even apply this directly to your skin as a face wash and will help to prevent further infection.
3. Lavender - Just like all the herbs that we mention in this article this particular one contains both anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can help to fight the bacteria that are causing the acne. As with all treatments we mention here this needs to be applied topically (directly) to the affected area and the essential oil should be mixed with water or carrier fluid before it is applied.
4. Tea Tree Oil - This is a very effective remedy for acne as it contains antiseptic, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which can help to treat the acne bacteria. In most cases it is most effective when the essential oil is mixed with water or a carried fluid and then applied directly to the areas of skin that have been affected by the acne.
But as well as these herbal remedies there are plenty of other ones which are both safe and effective to use in treating this skin condition and which you may want to consider trying. One such herb is walnut leaf which has very good astringent properties and is normally mixed with a carrier fluid or water and then used as a skin wash. Otherwise you may want to consider trying witch hazel, which has both astringent and anti-bacterial properties like many of the others.
However it is important to remember that using topical herbal remedies for acne will help to improve the skin on the outside. You also need to look closely at your dietary habits and lifestyle as these can actually be causing problems inside your body, which is further exacerbating the condition. - 15343
About the Author:
About the author: Richard May has written many publications and reviewed herbal remedies for acne. He also writes for his website at acne online where there are a number of posts giving advice and tips on stopping acne.
