Acne Home Treatment 101

Acne is a truly serious worry for teenagers and younger adults across the country. It can be a
serious impediment to enjoying life while growing up. Mostly this is due to the undue importance
our society places on appearances and being "normal" looking. In this article, we will examine
several home treatments for acne in search of ways to clear your skin without emptying your
wallet. Remember, clearing your skin can take time. Don't be discouraged if you don't see
instant results when trying any of these home treatments.

Doing it Yourself

Treating your acne doesn't necessarily involve buying a bunch of expensive prescriptions or
even over-the-counter products. All natural treatments can be made from common materials or
plants that you probably already have around your house. The old favorite is toothpaste applied
directly to the affected area. Simply apply the toothpaste to your zit before bed, and let it stay on
overnight. Just make sure that the toothpaste you are using as a home acne treatment is
actually the paste type, not the gel kind. You can also try a variety of solutions, pastes, and
facial masks made from different plants, fruits, or vegetables. A simple salt and vinegar solution
(be careful not to make it too strong) can be applied a few times a day to help dry out excess
skin oils. Lemon, lime, or tomato juice can be used in a similar fashion. Herbs and herbal
products (such as dried basil, mint juice, turmeric, and nutmeg) can be made into a solution or
paste and used as well. Oatmeal masks are always popular, and cucumbers have been used to
reduce inflammation for years. Some of the more exotic home treatments for acne are made
from such ingredients as sandalwood, ground sesame seeds, papaya, ground orange peel, or
fenugreek leaves. As you can see, natural home treatments for acne can be found in
abundance.

The solutions, such as salt and vinegar solution, should be applied 2-3 times per day, with or
without rinsing after 15 minutes. The pastes and other masks should be left on for 15 minutes,
then rinsed away, and applied no more than twice a day. The honey and cinnamon mixture
should be left on overnight if you are using this home treatment for acne. Remember, overdoing
things can cause more harm than good. Give your skin time to heal, not more treatments. Most
of the time you will notice a gradual decrease in the oil and pimples that are visible, with 15 days
being the average time to notice a significant improvement.

Over the Counter Treatments for Acne

If making pastes and extracts just isn't your thing, there are tons of over-the-counter treatments
for acne. Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most common ingredients in commercial home
treatments for acne. It helps remove excess oils from your skin, which is the main cause of
acne. A good facial cleanser is important as well; you want a cleanser that will clean your face
without over-drying, with just enough moisturizer to ensure that your skin stays smooth and soft.

Some Dos and Don'ts

Even with proper skin care, you will probably get a pimple at some point. When this happens,
follow these tips to speed healing and minimize scarring.
DO keep the affected area clean.
DO continue to use your home treatment for acne.
DO use topical antibiotics (but not harsh ones like rubbing alcohol), especially if the lesion is
raw.
DON'T pop a pimple.
DON'T squeeze blackheads.
DON'T pick at healing acne lesions.

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