Home helps for acne

Acne Treatments - Home Remedies for Acne

For mild acne it may well be worth trying some simple home remedies for acne when investigating alternative acne
treatments.

In cases of severe acne the advice of a doctor or dermatologist should always be sought but even then, with
their permission and provided there are no contra-indications, you can supplement prescribed treatments with
some of these home remedies for acne. Just be certain to check with your doctor first.

Keep Your Body Hydrated
This means drinking a minimum of 6 glasses of water a day. Keeping the body hydrated
allows toxins to be flushed through all organs, including the skin. Reducing toxins in the body removes a burden
on the immune system allowing it to focus on fighting the acne and the associated infections.

Echinacea
This herb is known to support the bodyís natural immune system, strengthening it and its ability to
fight bacteria and toxins.

Manuka Honey
Produced in New Zealand by bees collecting pollen from the manuka bush, this honey is reputed to
have anti-bacterial, healing properties. Used as a face mask or as a topical spot treatment it will soften and
remove dead skin layers whilst acting to kill bacteria.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A in the form of retinoids forms the basis of many acne prescription medicines so it is not
difficult to understand why a supplement might help in the fight against acne. Vitamin A is a fat soluble
vitamin and any excess is not excreted by the body, for this reason levels must be monitored carefully to
prevent them becoming toxic; one to discuss with your doctor.




Zinc
An antioxidant that also speeds up the healing process and has antimicrobial properties. It may be worth
taking a zinc supplement in the form of zinc picolinate although it is important not to exceed the recommended
daily allowances.

Skin Brushing
Anything you can do to release toxins from the body and free up the immune system, is a good
thing. Dry skin brushing (not over acne prone areas) acts as an exfoliant which allows toxins to be more
effectively excreted through the skin. Follow this with a salt bath to encourage removal of toxins from tissues
and the already mentioned water intake and you can do a lot to support your bodyís natural defence mechanisms.

Liver De-tox
The skin and the liver are the organs that are responsible for the elimination of toxins from the
body. If the liver is struggling it will have no choice but to release toxins into the body which then
accumulate in the next form of defence - the skin. Support the effective functioning of the liver with a milk
thistle supplement and reduce the toxin burden on the skin.

Use Aloe Vera soap and drink aloe vera gel to help keep on top of your acne.

These are just a few simple ideas, that you can experiment with, to support your bodyís natural healing
abilities. The acne treatments you try will depend on the severity of your condition but these suggestions for
home remedies for acne, if used sensibly, can help improve the symptoms and may even help to cure the underlying
cause.