Natural Acne Care

There are several natural options available for treating acne, though whether these are useful or not would depend on the severity of the acne. It is advisable to contact a dermatologist to see if these options are appropriate.

There is a growing trend towards homeopathic acne solutions. If you want to consider this option, you must understand clearly that the treatment is usually long-term and does not typically reap instant results. The good news is that homeopathy addresses a problem like acne holistically, or with consideration to all aspects, and seeks to root it out at the source. A qualified homeopath will ask you questions seemingly unrelated to acne. His object will be to target triggers like stress, hereditary factors and general metabolic environment before he prescribes. Homeopathy employs naturally occurring compounds like caledula, kali brichomicum, and hepar sulfuricum as well as graphites, silicea, and sulphur.

Other options include the use of rose hip oil to reduce acne blemishes especially where excessive sun exposure or increased photosensitivity due to medical treatment is involved. As a rule, herbal acne treatment is not considered to be of long-lasting benefit, though it may provide temporary and symptomatic relief.

Among the home care remedies that many acne sufferers have found useful are facial masks that combine apple and honey, French clay and bay leaves. Green tea has also found favor with many because of its anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties. In addition, it seems to combat excessive hormonal activity. Green tea extract is available for both oral and topical administration. Ginger/milk, honey/cinnamon and turmeric/vinegar combination poultices are also thought to be useful in treating acne. Many natural approaches to the alleviation of acne concentrate on improving liver function and capacity, thereby eliminating the toxins that possibly contribute to the problem.

Lifestyle modification is also important in tackling acne naturally. A sufficient water intake, regular exercise and sleep and scrupulous skin hygiene will all contribute to faster and longer-lasting results.

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What is homeopathy?

An alternative treatment of disease involving the consumption of natural materials that simulate the symptoms of the disease. These materials are first diluted in pure water to such an extent that there are generally no molecules of the original material left. The efficacy of this treatment is rejected by most medical experts. It has the potential of causing harm, because individuals may seek a cure through homeopathy, and ignore the potential for a cure from a physician.
A natural pharmaceutical science that utilizes substances from the plant, mineral, and animal kingdoms and is based on the premise that these naturally occurring substances can cure disease symptoms similar to those they produce if taken in overdose. Each medicine is individually prescribed according to how it stimulates the immune and defence systems of the sick person. Sometimes it is called the “royal medicine.
A form of medicine that relies on minute amounts of herbs, minerals, and other substances to stimulate natural defences against disease. It is more widely used in Western Europe than the United States. Developed in the late 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann, MD, the therapy uses the "law of similars" to treat disease. That is, if large amounts of a substance such as quinine cause symptoms of an illness in a healthy person, then smaller amounts should be used for the cure.