Natural Acne Treatment - Truth or Myth?
A natural acne treatment is the preferred choice for many people. As with many other conditions, more and more people are turning to natural and alternative options.
Natural treatments for acne have advantages over some other types of acne medicine. Some of these include minimal side effects, lower cost and being less invasive.
There are many natural ways of treating acne. Some of them likely work better than others, but they've all had some success. Unfortunately, there's no single acne cure that works for absolutely everyone. Everybody's skin is different and the causes of acne are different, so naturally the treatments also must be different.
Are Natural Treatments Really Just Urban Legends?
If you talk to a doctor or dermatologist, they might tell you that these natural treatments are nothing more than urban legends. At the same time, others might swear by them. Who do you believe?
Most of these natural remedies are quite simple - it can be well worth the effort to test them and see if they might help with your acne. Some of the more popular natural acne treatments include:
- Wash with a non-oily facewash twice a day - once in the morning and once at night.
- Avoid oily cosmetics. This isn't so much a treatment as a way to avoid outbreaks.
- Natural astringent cleansers, such as Dickinson's Astringent Cleanser Pads. These cleansers can sometimes cause dry skin so it is best to use them mainly on problem areas.
- Herbal remedies
There are a number of herbal remedies that have been passed down over the years. Some of these include:
- Mix honey & cinnamon to form a paste. Apply the paste to your skin at night and wash it off the following morning.
- Mix lemon juice & cinnamon and apply it to acne
- Use fresh mint juice as a rub
- Make your own "acne cream" from ground up orange peel and water. Apply to acne for 20-30 minutes.
These herbal remedies are not proven - and are disputed by many - but they've been known to show good results.
Another natural treatment option is outlined in a book by Chris Gibson called Acne Free in 3 Days. Chris suffered with acne for many years before he discovered this treatment program.
His program has worked extremely well for many people, and is a very popular method. It is relatively easy to follow and can save you a lot of time and money compared to many treatment programs.
Even if you're a little skeptical about natural acne remedies, it's well worth trying Chris's system. If it works as well as it has for many others, you'll wonder why you haven't tried it sooner. If it isn't for you, Chris offers a 100% money back guarantee, so you really can't lose.
