Herbs for Acne

If you have ever had acne breakouts you will know that it is only natural to try to seek out simple to access products that will help to immediately relieve the appearance of acne. The products detailed in this article will not offer an instant cure but they will help alleviate some acne symptoms. Continue reading to learn more.

Witch Hazel Astringent

This astringent originates from the witch hazel plant located mostly in places like Nova Scotia Canada, Texas and Florida. All you need to do is steam the twigs from this plant to obtain the astringent used to treat acne. If you do not have access to this plant, do not despair you can buy witch hazel astringent over the counter at some health food stores. Since witch hazel is all natural it is less harsh than commercially-produced astringents.

Commercially Produced Astringents

Presently there are many commercially manufactured astringents which can be obtained at most beauty counters. A number of them are manufactured by favourite brands and special ingredients are included to enhance the appearance of your skin. One downside to commercially manufactured astringents is that some of them contain ingredients that are too harsh and if used continuously or improperly can dry out or ruin your skin.

Some All-Natural Treatments

You’ll be ready to locate evenhandedly easily some all natural ingredients right in your kitchen.

• The juice of oranges or lemons can be put on the affected areas using cotton balls and cleaned after 10 – 20 minutes.
• Peeled cloves of garlic might be rubbed directly on the affected area.
• Peeled, raw potatoes can be rubbed on the surface of the skin.

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

Oral Antibiotics

Antibiotics are suggested in severe cases of acne. When ingested orally these medicines reduce the quantity of bacteria inside and around skin follicles. Moreover antibiotics diminish the concentration of the free fatty acids present in sebum, also creating an anti-inflammatory action. Your health-care professional will advocate the best suited antibiotic according to the condition of your outbreaks.

Topical Treatments

Externally applied creams are also proven effective for acne treatment. Some of these creams have been proven to cause drying and flaking but they seem to be most reliable in treating acne. Benzoyl peroxide is an active component in a number of these solutions.

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