Acne Remedies In Your Home And Garden
Many millions of people all over the world are affected by acne, as evidenced by the number of skin care products which are available to buy. Many of these acne treatment products bought over-the-counter contain chemicals which may be irritating to some people’s skin. Because they want to avoid the use of harsh chemicals, many people are opting for natural and herbal remedies to treat their acne. Herbal treatments are often gentler on the skin and therefore avoid the irritations caused by chemicals. Some of the other natural remedies can be found in most homes.
Natural Acne Treatments :
Natural acne treatments can come in creams, lotions, as home-made treatments or as herbal formulations. Below listed are some ingredients, which can be procured from a herbalist and made to use for treating acne.
Tea tree oil and echinacea are widely used herbal remedies used for treating acne and they are widely available. 
photo credit: noshaEchinacea and also Oregon grape are said to help to improve the body’s immune system. Tea tree oil is known to have antiseptic and antifungal properties, and can kill the P.acnes bacteria which are involved in acne breakouts.
Green tea is also said to be effective in treating acne. Almond oil is said to be useful for improving the appearance of acne scars.
Green tea, oatmeal and chamomile are believed to be useful for treating inflamed skin (such as that found in acne) due to having anti-inflammatory qualities. They are said to help soothe the inflamed areas and also to help the skin to heal better. When the affected areas are treated with oatmeal, the itchiness of the skin is reduced. Ginger is said to help to reduce the skin’s redness and irritation.
Citrus juices applied to the acne are said to help to alleviate it. White vinegar is another commonly-found ingredient which can be applied topically as a solution to the affected areas of skin in order to clean the skin’s pores. A mask made from honey is believed to help the healing processes of the skin because of its natural anti-bacterial qualities.
Licorice root has been used since the Middle Ages in the treatment of acne . It is said to increase secretion of mucus, and to stimulate the adrenal gland thereby improving the body’s natural defence system’s ability to rid itself of the P.acnes bacteria which are involved in the formation of the acne.
You should get advice from your dermatologist or doctor before using these natural treatments, as untreated acne can form permanent scars. These treatments will not work for everybody, especially in cases of severe acne.