Question: I want to clear my acne with at-home remedies. What can I use?
Answer:
I get lots of these kinds of emails from readers who are understandably frustrated with their acne. They are usually fed up with using store-bought products and want to use something completely natural.
While you should still figure out what's causing your acne so you can understand how to best treat your acne, here is an effective acne treatment routine using only at-home remedies:
AM Routine:
- Splash face with lukewarm water to cleanse.
- Wipe skin with apple cider vinegar (ACV) toner.
- Spot treat individual pimples with tea tree oil.
- Moisturize with jojoba oil or another skin oil.
- If you aren't going to wear sunscreen, wear a big hat and sunglasses for sun protection. Stay indoors and avoid the sun.
PM Routine:
- Remove makeup and/or sunscreen with the OCM.
- Splash face with lukewarm water.
- Wipe skin with apple cider vinegar (ACV) toner.
- Spot treat individual pimples with tea tree oil.
- Moisturize with jojoba oil or another skin oil.
Other Skin Clearing Tips:
- Use a warm compress on big, painful pimples to help them shrink faster.
- Use a honey mask twice a week (if you aren't allergic to bees!).
- Don't pick at zits! Keep your hands away from your face at all times.
- Avoid eating too much sugar, dairy, and/or gluten.
- Take supplements that help your skin.
- Get enough sleep.
- Change pillow cases and sheets often.
Note: Avoid using toothpaste, baking soda, and lemon juice as at-home acne treatments. They are recommended all the time as natural pimple remedies, but they are actually very harsh things to put on your skin!
Keep in mind that everyone's skin is different and responds differently to different things. What works for one person may or may work for another. The above natural acne regimen is simply a suggestion for where to start if you want to clear your skin using only at-home remedies.
Last updated: October 4, 2012
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