Best Natural Acne Remedies

Acne can be an intimidating disease, embarrassing sufferers, and creating facial and emotional scars.

Hundreds of creams and facial cleansers exist out there, but some of the best remedies are things you can do on your own, at home, with products you probably have on hand already.

Here is a list of several things you can do to reduce, if not get rid of, your acne—prescription free.

1. Be and Eat Healthy. Eating right has too many positive benefits to list, but a major bonus to overall good health is the disappearance of annoying acne blemishes.

Avoid foods high in sugar or fat (especially both) and all dairy products. Eating a diet rich in vitamins helps the body to naturally get rid of acne.

Grapefruit, berries, and apples are among the best fruits to choose when thinking specifically of your skin. When choosing vegetables the more raw the better. Salads with spinach, carrots, and tomatoes are the best options with broccoli and cauliflower coming next.


2. Drink lots of water. Water helps transport nutrients throughout the body and proper hydration levels are essential to healthy skin. Whether acne is accompanied by dry skin or oily skin, water helps flush toxins out of the body and gets rid of the bacteria causing acne.


3. Sleep. That’s right. Get your right amount of sleep. Staying rested helps your body achieve its best by reducing stress levels. Higher stress levels usually mean higher occurrences of acne breakouts.


4. Wash your hands, and your face. Most people think of washing their faces as a way to help reduce acne. But make sure you wash your hands throughout the day, often. Most people don’t notice how often they touch their faces, spreading germs and bacteria to and from their face. Make sure your hands are clean to lessen these occurrences.


5. Use tea tree oil. Tea tree oil, originating from Australia, helps reduce redness and inflammation and helps keep severe acne breakouts from happening. Wash your face first and apply a small, diluted amount.

After it dries apply an oil-free moisturizer. Because of its strength, it can cause allergic reactions, so it might be a good idea to test it on a small portion of your skin before applying to your entire face.


6. Use aloe vera. Most people think of sunburns when they think of using aloe vera. However, its moisturizing effects and healing properties help with acne by lessening scars and decreasing inflammation. Try finding a facial cleanser including aloe vera.


7. Honey. Honey is an antioxidant rich material which helps reduce the appearance of scars caused by acne and helps your skin maintain moisture. Try not to use processed honeys, but the pure, natural honey. Apply honey to your face for about 20 minutes, then wash it away, a few times.


8. Apple cider vinegar. Even though the smell is awful, apple cider vinegar is very good for the body, especially the skin. It helps lower the fat deposits which cause acne. If you can stand to drink it, either straight or mixed with lemon juice, about one tablespoon a day is all you need. Otherwise, take a tablespoon and mix it with about a half cup of water and apply it directly to your face.


9. Garlic. Garlic is a great way to reduce the bacteria and inflammation associated with acne. It’s packed with nutrients beneficial to the body to help it get rid of the causes of acne. The best use of garlic is to eat it raw while it’s full of nutrients.


Every person is different, as is every case of acne. Play around with the many natural remedies and find what works for you, without the worry of side effects or costly prescriptions.