Best Natural Acne Products

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by pustules, papules, whiteheads, blackheads and cysts appearing on the skin. Although there are many commercial products that are touted to treat acne breakouts, they usually contain strong chemicals that can make acne worse. Luckily, acne can be treated effectively using natural acne remedies.

Cleansing with Oil

Cleansing with certain oils can clean out the pores without drying up the skin too much. Olive oil and castor oil can be applied to the skin, then removed with a steaming towel to clear out impurities from the pores.

Steaming with Essential Oils

Steaming the face with essential oil-infused water can open up the pores, allowing the skin to release impurities and pore-clogging oils. Cover your head and lean over a bowl of steaming hot water with three drops of chamomile essential oil for 10 minutes.

Using Urine Therapy

Urine is completely sterile and balances out the skin's natural oils and hormones. Apply fresh urine to the skin using a cotton pad once per day.

Exfoliating with Baking Soda

Baking soda is a soft, alkaline substance that both sloughs off dead skin cells and kills acne-causing bacteria on the skin. Massage baking soda onto a wet face for 30 seconds, then rinse with water.

Spot Treating with Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is as effective as benzoyl peroxide, but does not irritate the skin like benzoyl peroxide creams can do. Soak a cotton swab in tea tree oil, then again in water to dilute it. Apply it to the active acne blemishes three times per day.

References

• Tea Tree Oil Study
• Oil Cleansing Method
• Urine Therapy