Before you spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars in a dermatology clinic, try to treat your acne problems naturally first with tried and proven methods.
There are a number of solutions and homemade products that you can make yourself.
Knowing the influential factors and development process will help get rid of acne in a more convenient and cost-effective manner.
Your Healthy Skin Options Keep in mind that every person has a different acne and skin type which is why there is no universal approach or ultimate method or product that can work the same way.
Your treatment options to reduce redness and inflammation as well as prevent more zits and permanent scars from occurring should be a combination of internal and external therapies.
Treating the outer surface will keep your skin looking clean and fresh while treating your inner system helps stop the development especially during its initial phases.
Not all remedies also have immediate effects.
Take note that it takes around 2 to 3 weeks for pimples to show on the skin surface so noticeable results may range from 6 to 8 weeks.
There are quick fixes available but these are only temporary.
The true process of ridding the skin disorder takes time so patience is a requirement.
External therapies will usually rely on anti-acne products and botanical extracts while internal therapies will be based on diet, supplementation and lifestyle practices.
External Therapy Consistency is important to effectively treat acne topically.
You should learn how to develop a routine to religiously treat your skin.
Pimples as well as the entire face should be washed 2 to 3 times a day preferably after every 4 to 6 hours.
There are several products available that may be applied once or several times throughout the day such as bee propolis, tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract.
It is recommended to stick to natural products to avoid skin irritation and allergic responses.
These natural substances are usually known for their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects which minimize redness and reduce inflammation.
Other cleaners work to soothe and revitalize the skin such as aloe vera, lavender and blue chamomile.
Some experts advise to stay way from alcohol-based items since these can dry the skin triggering the overproduction of sebum that can clog skin pores.
When applying products, be careful not to rub too hard on your skin since it can spread germs or push plugs deeper into the follicle.
Internal Therapy Normal bowel movement and ensuring that your digestive system is working at optimum level will have a beneficial effect on your skin too.
Aim to eat a well-balanced diet low in fat, processed and sugary foods.
Also limit your intake of carbohydrates and focus more on increasing fiber intake.
Avoid foods that seem to aggravate your skin condition.
Stick to natural food sources.
You may also find it helpful to take a number of dietary supplements.
Vitamin A together with beta carotene helps detoxify the body.
Zinc together with beta carotene helps repair the skin and minimize inflammation.
GLA or Gamma Linolenic Acid is a healthy fatty acid that prevents the development of zits in its early stages.
Other alternatives include evening primrose oil and linseed oil.
Acne sufferers should also increase their intake of vitamin B6, selenium and chromium.
Some herbs are known to have anti-acne effects like red clover leaf, wild yam root, basil, fennel seed and pau d' arco.
Direct Treatment If you want to really target the pimple, you can topically apply therapeutic essential oils and natural plant extracts like St.
John's Wort, Echinacea, sunflower oil, jojoba oil and shea butter.
Simply apply the substance directly on the problem spot to kill any present bacteria and keep it from breeding and proliferating.
Natural clay is also widely used by a number of individuals.
It is massaged into the skin then left to dry.
The result would be tighter skin and shrunken pores as well as plugged out blackheads and whiteheads once the clay is removed.
Be cautious if you intend to manually remove blackheads since the pore can be damaged and fail to return to its small size.
Use a professional instrument to extract after steaming the pore open.