What causes acne in the first place? Is it something I can control on my own or do I need a doctor? Will I have to live with it for the rest of my life? These are only a few questions that most acne sufferers ask. Below are some of the home remedies for acne that I and others have used with good results. These may not cure your acne or even lessen it, but for many people these do have some positive benefits. Your mileage may vary, but who knows, you might discover on of these recipes that really help your acne inflammation.

The sebaceous glands generates something called sebum. If this happens in an overabundance, skin pores may clog. This can cause acne, especially if the overproduction is is paired with hormonal changes within the body. High levels of stress can aggravate this, especially when mixed with dust, dirt, oils and bacteria causing germs. Acne may leave scars, so you will need to treat the problem. Over the counter remedies may help mitigate the problem, but you may need a consultation with a doctor and a prescription for something a little more powerful. Also, there are some home remedies for acne to consider.

The key to good health requires drinking a lot of water. This helps keeps many problems at bay, including acne. The body tends to expel a lot of toxins through the skin, and water is well known as a detox agent. Drinking water on an empty stomach is known to be more effective to this end.

Other home remedies include applying tooth paste on effected areas overnight. A combination of rose water and lemon squeezings can be used as a constant facewash. This will not only get rid of pimples, but it will lighten the appearance of skin blemishes. You can make a paste of nutmeg and milk; this approach has shown to reduce acne, if applied like a topical cream. (more…)