Best Organic Acne Remedies At Home

Acne or pimples, as they are called in general terms, manifest mostly on the face. Sometimes they also appear on the back. They mostly appear when a girl reaches the age of puberty. In boys they may show up when he is in his teens. One of the reasons for acne are hormonal changes that take place at the time of attaining puberty, however acne also appear if the skin is oily and not washed properly. Various medicines have been developed for treatment.

Earlier antibiotics were considered effective to control acne. As research progressed it was found that allopathic medicines have side effects. They cure one problem and a number of other complications arise. Due to this finding, researchers started work on development of alternate medicines. Now medicines made from or containing organic components is becoming popular.

For treatment of acne it is first of all essential to find the cause. If the acne is due to an oily skin, application of face packs of Fuller’s earth will help. It will absorb the excess oil and the condition will be relieved. If the acne is found to be related to menstrual cycle in girls then some medicines to correct the hormonal imbalance will be needed.

Tea tree oil is effective for the treatment of mild acne vulgaris and is available as creams, herbal extracts, lotions and scrubs. The tea oil helps control bacteria. As the bacterial content under the skin is reduced acne gets treated. This has been scientifically proved.

Rosemary Essential Oil is another natural produce extract which helps cure acne. This oil helps to kill the bacteria which aids in development of acne. Once the bacteria are killed acne gets cured automatically.

Aloe Vera is another organic plant which has been found to be very effective in curing acne and other skin disorders. Aloe Vera is a plant which can be easily grown in your backyard or even in pots. A small portion of the leaf is cut and the outer skin is peeled off. The gel got thus is applied on the affected part. This acts like any antiseptic cream. The remaining gel left in the cut leaf can be preserved in the fridge for subsequent use.

Some of these extracts can cause rash on the skin. It is better to first apply a small quantity of any medicine on some delicate part of the skin. Watch for the reaction if any for about thirty minutes. Then apply on affected part.

One should remember never to mix these extracts with allopathic medicines and the face should be washed with clean running water and mild soap both before and after application. Wash hands often and avoid touching the face as far as possible.