| Expensive treatments are effective for some | | | | Many products contain aloe vera but they also |
| people in treating acne whilst for others they just | | | | contain man made chemicals too so to avoid this |
| don't have the desired results. Regardless of | | | | many people use the sap directly from the plant |
| price, many people aren't comfortable with using | | | | or an aloe vera gel. It is applied to the affected |
| over the counter products because of the | | | | area and is reported to reduce inflammation of |
| chemicals included. | | | | the spots. |
| For people like this, their first port of call is to try | | | | Another popular home treatment for acne is |
| natural herbal home treatments for acne mixed | | | | nettles. Nettle has been proven to have |
| from herbs and other plants. | | | | anti-inflammatory properties. Nettle tea can |
| One commonly used herbal home treatment for | | | | stimulate circulation of the blood and can be used |
| acne is aloe vera. It is a popular plant with skin | | | | to calm skin irritations like acne and eczema. |
| caring properties and a good choice for those | | | | You can either make your own nettle tea or buy |
| seeking a natural solution to acne. You can also | | | | nettle tea bags. To make nettle tea, soak 4-6 |
| use it to cure dandruff and maintain healthy hair | | | | teaspoons of dried nettle leaves or root in about |
| as it has been proven to help those areas too. | | | | 6 ounces of water. It is recommended to drink |
| The main reason it is used as a herbal home | | | | 3 to 4 cups of nettle tea a day for maximum |
| treatment for acne is due to its rejuvenating, | | | | benefits and acne free clear skin. |
| healing and soothing properties. | | | | |