5 Quick & Cheap Home Acne Remedies That Actually Work

There are many acne remedies available that are cheap, quick and inexpensive. Some work better than others and everyone reacts differently to different acne remedies. The good news is they are safe to try so you can experiment until you find a good acne remedy that works for you.

For some a herbal or natural acne remedy may be all that’s needed to dramatically improve their skin and clear up their acne. For others, it will take time, persistence and perhaps even some prescription drugs. Unfortunately prescription drugs can be harsh – both on your skin, your body and your psyche. So the preferred method of treating acne is to try natural and less invasive treatments first – usually with good results, before moving to more extreme measures.

Acne can be a tough disease (yes it is a disease) to deal with. The psychological effects of having acne on your face, back, neck or body can be devastating. Not to mention downright annoying as well.Everyone who suffers from acne wants a quick fix – but the truth is there are no quick fixes unless you endure harsh acne drug treatments with potentially serious side effects. We’ve all seen the commercials for class action law suits against Accutane and other brands of Isotretinoin.

Let’s look at some natural acne remedies you can start using today with items from your home (or you can purchase them very inexpensively).

Tea Tree Oil

This wonderful little oil comes from the Melaleuca tree and is awesome at healing pesky pimples faster than they would on their own. It’s a topical oil so you apply it directly to your acne in small doses. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and also as a triple antibiotic. Look for a 5% solution when purchasing tree oil – any higher and may be too strong for your skin.

Baking Soda Masks

Baking soda masks are a great acne remedy that can help your skin look fresher and softer overnight. Baking soda is a mild exfoliator and helps to remove dead skin cells and also soften up pimples that aren’t quite ready to pop. Apply a thin layer of baking soda mixed with warm water to your face and let it sit until it dries. When it’s dry, wash it off gently without rubbing. Voila! You’ll skin will look better and feel better almost instantly. If you had any pimples that weren’t quite ready to pop, take another look – they might be ready now!

Baking soda masks are one of my favorite acne remedies and they cost about 10 cents.

Zinc

Many people with acne have been shown to have a zinc deficiency. Supplementing with zinc has actually completely eliminated acne problems for some. So, if you have acne it’s worth giving zinc a shot as an acne treatment. You have to be patient though – it will be a month or two before you start seeing any results. You must take the zinc regularly and adjust your dosage according to your body weight. You’ll find details on the packaging.

Bentonite Clay

Recently bentonite clay has been found to be effective at extracting hard to get pimples and helping people deal with their acne. It’s not a complete acne remedy on it’s own but it is good for general skin maintenance and preparing your skin for a special occasion to look it’s best.

Fresh Apricot Juice

If you have cystic acne, fresh apricot juice can be a good cystic acne remedy. Simply squeeze the juice from a fresh apricot and apply it to your cystic acne for some relief. Let it stay on the skin for about 5- 10 minutes before washing it off. It will help to extract the cyst and bring it to the surface as well as provide antioxidants to the skin and improve skin elasticity.

These are just a few acne remedies that can truly help you along your way to curing your acne. Remember, acne can’t be fought just on the outside – the problem lies within your body, not on your skin. So while topical treatments can help keep your skin under control they will not cure acne on their own. For that you need a thorough body acne remedy.