Kitchen Cures: Home Remedies for Acne on the Back
Body acne frequently appears on the back and is frequently seen in people who are physically active. Perspiration and tight fighting clothes that don't "breathe" can cause back acne but those factors are easily addressed with a few simple home remedies for acne on the back.
Stress, hormones and heredity can also play a role in body acne, and if that is the case you may need to see a dermatologist - back acne can be stubborn. But for mild to moderate cases, home remedies for acne on the back may provide the relief you need.
So instead of rushing out to buy the latest acne medicine or "zit cream", consider these natural acne treatments first. After all, many of the acne lotions and creams on the market today have their origins in the kitchen!
- Ground orange peel mixed with water to form a paste is one of the best homeopathic treatments for acne. Apply it daily to affected area and leave on for at least 30 minutes.
- Extract juice of one lemon and mix with 3 teaspoons of cinnamon. Apply liberally to the affected area and let it stay for about half an hour.
- Add 3 teaspoons of dried basil leaves to 1 cup boiling water and let steep for 10-20 minutes. After it cools, apply to affected area with a cotton ball. This is a very effective herbal acne treatment.
- Raw papaya is an excellent acne fighter. Apply the juice and pulp liberally with a cotton ball and leave on overnight.
- An oatmeal mask will thoroughly cleanse your skin and soak up any excess oil. Mix oatmeal with just enough water to make a paste and apply to the affect area and allow to dry for 20 - 30 minutes. Rinse with tepid water.
