Top 10 Herbs That Help Cure Acne

 

Yes, these acne herbs are often used alongside OTC medications, or mixed in some of the natural creams you can find in your drugstore or "derma house". The purer and organic the herbs though, the better. Especially if you know their specific use and how toapply them properly to your affected area.

 

Acne is commonly described as a red, irritating skin rash that usually affects teenagers and young adults. It still however, can occur beyond that period, and cause multiple problems that go beyond the physical scope of things. It carries with it psychological effects such as decreased self-confidence, a lack of self-esteem. It can even lead to social withdrawal and depression.

 

While it normally starts out as simple blemishes, papules, pustules and nodules, if not taken with immediate action, acne can cause terrible scarring, and in that stage it is difficult and expensive to treat. It's essential therefore, to start early in one's treatment, and if at all possible, make sure it is done naturally. The process may be long and tiring (compared to popping up a pill or prescribed drug), but it has longer-lasting and more permanent results. Plus, rarely does it cause any side effects.

 

Listed below are 10 useful acne herbs that you can take advantage of immediately. In fact, a lot of them can be found right in your backyard and your local grocery store!

 

1. Lavender -used to relieve inflammation, by applying as a compress.

 

2. Echinacea - its tincture when taken internally, reduces inflammation and promotes healing.

 

3. Goldenseal -is a useful antimicrobial herb which is capable of stopping oozing.

 

4. Witch Hazel -carries with it antibacterial and astringent properties.

 

5. Tea Tree Oil - this acne herb is a strong antiseptic and is very effective, but must be diluted before applying to one's skin.

 

6. Walnut Leaf -used as an astringent for skin wash.

 

7. Milk Thistle -one of the most commonly used acne herbs for cleansing and strengthening the liver. This is important as one of the other causes of skin outbreaks is a poorly performing liver, which is incapable of clearing excess hormones. Milk thistle helps remove these excess hormones by way of stimulating bile production and ensuring they are disposed through the stool.

 

8. Rosewater -you can apply this herb topically for inflammation and pain.

 

9. Calendula -this can be used as a facial wash or steam and promotes the healing of skin tissues.

 

10. Aloe Gel - clearly one of the well-known and proven acne herbs that can be applied topically, and has antibacterial and astringent properties.

 

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