8 Ways To Treat Acne Naturally

Mint to Sooth Skin Mint contains menthol which is a natural anti-inflammatory. So, it takes away the red plaguing your skin when you have acne. You can use either mint oil or the juice of blended mint leaves.

A little sun light is a good thing! And I mean 'a little' don't go for the burn. Vitamin D is sourced from the sun... not from a bottle in the form of a pill! Ten minutes before 10am or after 3pm in hot climates is enough. You may need a little longer in winter or at latitudes where the sunlight is weaker.

Alcohol and Acetone: Alcohol and acetone are found in combination in some of prescriptive and over-the-counter acne products. Alcohol contains some antimicrobial properties whereas acetone works as an agent that degrease. Acetone is ineffective if used without alcohol.

Apply Rose Mosqueta oil to the affected areas - not when there is live acne, only to the scarred areas. This contains essential fatty acids which help the repair process of your skin. It also has lots of Vitamin E which is known to be beneficial to the skin. If you use it on your skin a couple of times a day for 6 weeks, you should see results.

When your skin has been treated, the next step is to get rid of the pimples and other unwanted markings. Lots of natural remedies for severe acne are available. You can start off by applying lemon solution on acne. The natural pimples remedy is harsh on pustules and papules. Not only that, they clear off the pores, which gradually diminishes acne scars.

Laser Treatment- Recently, a number of clinics have come up, claiming to be able to remove acne through laser. The laser treatment includes removing pimples through a laser beam. Such treatment claims to solve the acne problem permanently without leaving any chance of getting the pimples back. But it is advisable that one should go for this treatment only in severe cases of acne since laser beams are said to cause side effects.

If the patient does not respond to this treatment or if improvement is too slow, a doctor may prescribe a retinoid called isotretinoin. This is an oral medication that is usually required to be taken 1-2 times daily, with a course of treatment lasting anywhere from 15-20 weeks. Isotretinoin addresses the problem of excessive sebum production, effectively reducing the amount of oil produced by the skin and preventing clogged pores.