How to Cure Acne Naturally

If harsh spot treatments aren’t your thing, or you’re put off by the potential side effects of acne medication, don’t worry! It IS possible to cure acne naturally. Take a look at some of our favourite natural treatments.

Honey Cleansing

Every morning, take half a teaspoon of raw honey and use to cleanse your face, massaging into dry skin before thoroughly rinsing. The honey removes any oil build-up, without over drying the skin, and has fantastic anti-bacterial qualities that help prevent breakouts.

Quick Spot Treatment

Acne vulgaris (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Mix together cinnamon, a little bit of grated nutmeg and raw honey to create a paste. You can use this as a spot treatment on zits, leaving for up to two hours, or as a full face mask for approximately 15 minutes.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest ways to cure acne naturally. A pain-free experience (yes, really!), it involves stimulating certain points on the body using small needles and can be used to holistically treat a number of ailments, including acne. If you’re still nervous about acupuncture, try acupressure; it uses the same principles as acupuncture, using finger pressure instead of needles.

Take your Vitamins

Good nutrition plays a heavy role when it comes to your skin. Alongside a healthy diet, consider taking supplements to improve your acne. Important vitamins include zinc, Vitamin A, Omega 3, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

Natural Exfoliation

Exfoliating is an important part of your skin regime as it removes dead skin cells and unblocks the pores. All you need for a natural at home exfoliator is brown sugar. Simply use in the shower, massaging into troubled areas of the skin and rinse thoroughly. Use sparingly, three times a month at the most, as this is a very powerful treatment.

Soothe Redness

Use mint oil on inflamed red areas of acne to soothe the area. Leave for approximately 15 minutes and then rinse. As mint oil is an anti-inflammatory, it will not irritate the skin.