In most cases where a person has begun to suffer from acne it is because the sebaceous glands (found at the end of their hair follicles) are producing too much oil. These increased oil levels in the skin can then cause the pores to become blocked and infected and so they start to notice spots forming. Most people will often seek out their doctor's advice on how to treat the problem and they will generally prescribe some form of anti-biotic medication. However, there are others who would prefer to use more natural and safe ways of treating their condition and luckily for them there are plenty of different herbal remedies for acne that they can select from.
In this article we take a look at some of the kinds of herbal remedies which a person can use and why they are effective at helping to treat this particular skin condition. But before you do commence using them it is important that you discuss the matter with your doctor first.
1. Aloe Vera - This is one of the most effective herbs for treating acne available today. This particular plant contains both astringent and anti-bacterial properties that can help to fight the bacteria, which is causing the acne. Also it also contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce the swelling (spots).
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 - This like the herbs previously mentioned also contains anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can help to combat the affects that the acne bacteria is having on the person's skin. In order for this remedy to be effective it is best if the essential oil is mixed with water or carrier fluid and then applied directly to the area of skin that is affected.
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.
Along with the herbal remedies mentioned above for treating acne there are plenty of others that you may want to try. Such as walnut leaf that has astringent properties and is best used as face or skin wash. Then there is witch hazel that just like tea tree oil contains both anti-bacterial and astringent properties, which can help to fight the bacteria causing the acne.
What is important to remember however is that these herbal remedies for acne help to treat the condition from outside. You therefore also need to look at what is actually causing the increased production of the oil (sebum) in the first place. Generally dietary and lifestyle habits can be a reason for a person who is suffering from this skin condition. So making changes to both their diet and lifestyle can further help to improve the problem. - 16732
In this article we take a look at some of the kinds of herbal remedies which a person can use and why they are effective at helping to treat this particular skin condition. But before you do commence using them it is important that you discuss the matter with your doctor first.
1. Aloe Vera - This is one of the most effective herbs for treating acne available today. This particular plant contains both astringent and anti-bacterial properties that can help to fight the bacteria, which is causing the acne. Also it also contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce the swelling (spots).
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 - This like the herbs previously mentioned also contains anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can help to combat the affects that the acne bacteria is having on the person's skin. In order for this remedy to be effective it is best if the essential oil is mixed with water or carrier fluid and then applied directly to the area of skin that is affected.
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.
Along with the herbal remedies mentioned above for treating acne there are plenty of others that you may want to try. Such as walnut leaf that has astringent properties and is best used as face or skin wash. Then there is witch hazel that just like tea tree oil contains both anti-bacterial and astringent properties, which can help to fight the bacteria causing the acne.
What is important to remember however is that these herbal remedies for acne help to treat the condition from outside. You therefore also need to look at what is actually causing the increased production of the oil (sebum) in the first place. Generally dietary and lifestyle habits can be a reason for a person who is suffering from this skin condition. So making changes to both their diet and lifestyle can further help to improve the problem. - 16732
About the Author:
About the writer: Richard May has published 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 fighting acne.
