There are lots of home remedies for acne that actually work for many people. Many people who go on prescription medications may have been able to clear their acne in a much easier way.
The effectiveness of home remedies has always been a victim of conflicting opinions but when one considers the financial gains of certain treatment manufacturers, it’s hardly surprising. The fact is, many home remedies do work and some, such as vitamins, have been scientifically proven to work.
Vitamins such as niacin, vitamin A, or vitamin E, have been proven to help clear up that nasty acne. Be sure to get niacin that is “flush free” otherwise you could experience a rash much like hives, and you might start to feel intensely warm or hot!
Garlic has long been a skin treatment remedy for healthy skin. It has been used to allow the skin to revitalize itself and look younger, and can also help fight acne. If you rub garlic on your skin 3-4 times daily it can drastically improve your acne.
You also need to take care of what you eat. Eat a lot of foods with fibre including fruits and vegetables, and also make sure you drink lots of water. Substitute water for unhealthy drinks like soda. You’ll be surprised how much of a difference this makes.
Both orange peels and lemon peels are known to be effective at clearing up acne breakouts. Additionally, the freshly squeezed juice of a lemon is guaranteed to help as it’s extremely effective in breaking down the grease and dirt which blocks your pores, which in essence is the cause of your acne in the first place.
If you are looking for something in the way of a cream or a pill, then try zinc. Zinc has been a common acne home remedy, and people still continue to use it! Zinc can be found in the form of an ointment that you can apply directly to you face, or you can buy it in pill form and take it for a month. After a month, reduce the amount you are taking, and watch your results!
Many things work differently for different people. It has to do with your genetics and your environment and your diet. Some things that work for other people may not work for you, and the other way around. Therefore you’ll have to experiment until you find something that does work for you. Don’t worry, you will find something if you try!
Some remedies are certainly a bit outlandish. They may only work for a small percentage of the population. Of course, there are acne treatments which work much better. Among the best are not products but lifestyle changes – teaching the body to heal itself. It is there in your diet and it can be as simple as a change in diet and exercise.
