Natural acne remedies and solutions

Are you feeling like your acne is taking control of your life? It's frustrating because no matter what you do, you think you're making progress by getting rid of pimples and zits, then there they are. . . new ones popping up on your face, arms, back, or shoulders. Does it seem like they multiply while you're sleeping?

You're not alone, acne affects millions of people, and it doesn't just occur during adolescence, but can also come about during adulthood. Contrary to what some people say or think, acne is not caused by dirt. Acne happens when hair follicles and sebaceous glands get clogged. The small holes in your skin (pores) connect to oil glands under the skin and make an oily substance called sebum. The pores connect to the glands by a follicle. Inside the follicles, oil carries dead skin cells to the surface of the skin. A thin hair also grows through the follicle and out to the skin, and when the follicle clogs up, a pimple grows.

While acne over the counter treatments are popular, and readily available, they're not the only options. If you've tried the over-the-counter treatments and are not satisfied with the results, a natural acne remedy is definitely worth trying. Going the natural way is not a new trend in treating acne. In fact, these so-called natural acne remedies have been around for ages.

Acne is not curable, but it is controllable. The first step for a successful natural acne remedy is to take action by following a daily acne regimen.

Are you ready to clear your acne?

The Acne Regimen -A step by step highly effective program using products which include acne fighting ingredients as well as natural healing ingredients that will help clear your acne and soothe your skin. Works great for mild to moderate acne.

Other natural cures for acne include:

Vitamins

Niacin and vitamin A have been successful in treating acne.

Zinc

Zinc is available in tablet and in capsule form and can be taken daily, up to one month at a dose of 50 mg, or until you see improvement, then reduct the dose to 25mg.

Lemon Juice

Apply lemon juice regularly to reduce pimples and acne has proven beneficial results.

Garlic

Using garlic externally on your skin will help clear spots, pimples and boils. Rub the raw garlic on your skin several times a day. Eating garlic purifies the blood stream and helps keep acne away.

Cucumber treatment

Grated cucumber applied over the face, neck and eyes for 15-20 minutes is effective in preventing pimples and blackheads.

Additional Reading

Types of Acne -  It's important for you to know which type of acne you have before you can effectively treat it.

What Causes Acne - Find out what causes acne, the contributing factors, and what you can do to get your acne under control

Diet and Acne - Can eating the right foods can help clear your acne?

Acne Vulgaris - Acne Vulgaris / Acne is not just a teenage problem!
Acne vulgaris is the most common form of acne, and is seen most often in teenagers or young adults.

Cystic Acne - Cystic acne is the harshest and most severe form of acne. Understanding what cystic acne is can help you to better treat this condition on your own body.

Folliculitis Acne - Some skin conditions such as folloculitis and acne can look very similar, which creates difficulty in determining a precise treatment. Understanding your symptoms will help to find an effective treatment

Hormones and Acne - Are hormones and acne connected? You bet they are. Find your hormonal acne treatment here.

How to Pop a Pimple - Guide to safely popping pimples, a zit, or a spot

Stress and Acne - Are stress and acne related?
Information on the connection of stress and acne