Acne can certainly be a trying time for teens and adults. One of the most effective methods of battling acne in our family is with herbal acne remedies. Our quest for a natural way of dealing with acne came about quite by accident. I never really thought of dealing with acne in a natural, homeopathic way, but after watching what my nephew went through with traditional methods of acne management, I knew we needed to find a better way for our family when the time came.
My nephew struggled with severe acne, to the point of needing an antibiotic to control the infections that had been caused by acne. Then he had a reaction to the antibiotic. It was really heartbreaking to watch his struggle week after week. His struggle prompted me to start researching natural acne treatments. I knew there had to be a better way for him and I wanted to be prepared for my daughters when they reached their teen years.
One of the great things about a natural alternative to acne treatment is the gentleness of the treatment. There are no major side affects, the herbs just seem to naturally and easily take care of the problem without causing dry skin, rashes, etc.
There are three main herbal acne remedies that I recommend. The first is a honey and cinnamon paste. Mix three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon, this will make a paste. Apply the paste on your face right before you go to bed and wear overnight. In the morning wash it off with warm water. If you can do this for two weeks consistently, you will see your acne disappear!
The second herbal acne remedies treatment, burdock root, can be taken orally or used as a wash, like a toner. Some herbs, when taken orally, act as a blood cleanser. This is what burdock root is well known for; it’s a good blood cleanser. Sometimes if you can get the blood cleaned up and detoxified, you can clear up acne. This herb can be taken orally with no problems. However, you can also make a tea out of it and apply it to the affected areas with a cotton ball.
Before I give you the next natural treatment, I want to mention one thing; when recommending herbal acne remedies, I usually start with the easiest and move on to the more complex. The third acne treatment does require a few different herbs and this can be overwhelming for those who have never used herbal treatments before. If you are just starting out with herbal treatments, I suggest you try the honey and cinnamon paste or the burdock root first. If you are familiar with herbal remedies, you may have most of the required herbs for the following treatment in your home already.
The third herbal treatment for acne is what I like to call the acne combo. Like Burdock root, the acne combo is a blood cleanser or purifier. Use the following herbs: Barberry, Burdock, Cascara Sagrada, Chaparral, Dandelion, Licorice, Red Clover, Sarsparilla, Yarrow and Yellow Dock. These can be ground together in a coffee grinder and put into gel capsules.
Overall, our family much prefers herbal acne remedies over traditional medication. If used consistently and as directed, we find these treatments to be effective and well worth the effort.
If you need have eczema and nothing is working acne remedies will definitely help you with all of your herbal remedy needs
