The following herbal remedies used for natural acne treatment use herbs which have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Herbs with antiseptic, and more specifically antibacterial properties like aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and neem (Azadirachta indica) are very useful for the natural treatment of acne.
This is due to the fact that the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, which was formerly known as Corynebacterium parvum, is one of the factors that contributes to its development.
An acne neem cleanser with antiseptic properties can be made by steeping half a cup of fresh neem leaves in two cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. The leaves should then be strained and the infusion used to cleanse the affected areas.
Anti-Inflammatory Herbs for Natural Acne Treatment
Herbs with anti-inflammatory properties like calendula (Calendula officinalis) and aloe vera are also very useful for the natural treatment of acne because inflammation is another of its causative factors.
A simple acne calendula toner with anti-inflammatory properties can be made by steeping one teaspoon of dried calendula flowers in two cups of boiling water for 20 minutes. After straining, the infusion can be used to tone the skin with the acne lesions after it has been cleansed.
Herbs with natural salicylic acid like aloe vera are also useful for natural acne treatment. Salicylic acid has been proven to be effective for treating acne and it is the active ingredient in many of the over-the-counter acne treatment medications.
To make your own salicylic acid containing natural acne treatment product simply buy an organic aloe vera plant, snip one leaf and slit it open.
Scoop out the gel with a spoon apply it to the areas affected by acne which have been cleansed and toned.
Increased sebum or oil production by the skin is another factor which contributes to the development of acne pimples. This excess sebum also contributes to the increase in numbers of the acne causing bacteria.
Due to these factors, persons with acne are advised to use oil-free products. Aloe vera once again proves its usefulness in the natural acne treatment since it contains more than 98% water.
Natural Acne Treatment Caution
Before you use these herbal remedies for natural acne treatment, or any other remedies for that matter, always do a patch test. Apply the product to the inside of your elbow and bandage the area for 24 hours. If you develop itching, pimples or any other sign of an allergic reaction, do not use that product.
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