| If you are an acne sufferer let me ask you a | | | | things used, tend to be good for the skin. |
| question. "What are the three most common and | | | | Probably the three most common herbal remedy |
| effective acne treatments?" There are many | | | | treatments are tea tree oil, echinacea and |
| acne treatments available to those who suffer | | | | goldenseal. Aloe, chamomile, primrose oil, vitamin E |
| from this type of skin condition. There are | | | | and zinc are also said to be helpful. |
| hundreds of doctor prescribed and | | | | Tea tree oil comes from Australia and is 100% |
| over-the-counter acne treatments. There are | | | | natural. It has been used to treat problems such |
| herbal home remedy treatments. Chemical peels | | | | as acne, sunburn, blisters, rashes and more, for |
| are a popular type of acne treatment, as well. | | | | more than sixty years. It kills bacteria and acts as |
| Topical Antibiotics must be prescribed by a doctor | | | | a natural fungicide. Tea tree oil is very soothing. It |
| or health care professional. Common topical acne | | | | is said to go deep beneath the surface of the |
| treatments include Clindamycin© and | | | | skin, killing germs and aiding in the removal of |
| Erythromycin©. This type of treatment kills | | | | pus-like infections. This is something that cannot |
| acne bacteria. It also helps to keep pores open | | | | be accomplished with astringents. |
| and reduces infection. As a rule, these antibiotics | | | | Chamomile has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory |
| come in liquid, gel and lotion form. They are usually | | | | properties. It has also been used in the treatment |
| applied twice daily. | | | | of windburn, eczema and numerous types of |
| Popular over-the-counter acne treatments contain | | | | rashes. Chamomile eases itching and speeds the |
| the ingredient benzoil peroxide. Clearasel© is | | | | healing process. |
| probably the most well-known benzoil peroxide | | | | A chemical peel is both a popular and effective |
| product. Like topical antibiotics, benzoil peroxide | | | | acne treatment. It is sometimes referred to as a |
| helps to kill bacteria. It also aids in the reduction of | | | | derma-peel, and is a non-surgical procedure. It |
| clogged hair ducts. | | | | removes acne and acne scaring. |
| This type of product works best if applied two | | | | Chemical peels are performed by, first, applying a |
| times each day. To treat acne, apply to all | | | | chemical mixture to the skin. This thin layer is |
| affected areas. If after four to six weeks you | | | | then peeled away, when dry. It removes with it |
| notice little change, it is best to then consult your | | | | the outer layer of damaged skin, revealing new |
| family doctor. | | | | healthy skin underneath. |
| There are several home remedy type acne | | | | There are three kinds of chemical peels, used for |
| treatments. Many people report excellent results | | | | treating acne. They are light, medium and deep |
| when trying this kind of acne treatment. Others | | | | peels. Each one penetrates skin at different levels. |
| will tell you that this type of treatment is not | | | | Light peels can be performed at home, using an |
| effective, at all. It is up to you to make your own | | | | over-the counter treatment. Medium peels can be |
| decision in regard to home remedy, acne | | | | done at most spas and salons. Deep peels should |
| treatment options. | | | | be performed by a physician. |
| Home remedies are popular acne and skin care | | | | Light and medium peels are performed to treat |
| treatments because they are much less | | | | acme-damaged skin. Deep peels are done to |
| expensive than prescription drugs and the oils and | | | | correct and treat more serious acne damage. |