Herbal Acne Treatments That Work Can Be Found In Your Kitchen

While many people will say that there are no such thing as herbal acne treatments that work, you can be sure that they are real and they do clear up your pimples. They even work better than the costly products advertised on TV and in magazines. You can find ingredients in your kitchen that will get you started and can find other items at a local herb store.

The next time you are in the grocery store, pick up a bundle of water cress. Put some of the leaves in a cup and then fill it with boiling water. After it cools to the point it no longer burns a finger, take out the leaves and use the tea as a face wash. Just soak a clean wash cloth in it and wipe your face.

Lemon juice is another good astringent for acne. Put about a tablespoon into a glass of very warm water and use it to wash with. You do not need to use any soap beforehand, just the lemon water will clean your skin. Do not use this if you have open sores though as the lemon juice will sting.

For a steaming facial, put a handful of chamomile flowers into a pan of boiling water and allow it to cool just a bit. Place the pan on the table and hold your face over it. You can hold a towel over your head and the pan to allow the steam to get to your face better. When you can feel the pores opening, wipe with a cool, clean face cloth.

Honey is a wonderful antiseptic. When you are sitting around in the evening, dab some on any pimples. It will clean out the bacteria that causes the inflammations and clear up your skin.

Once you have cleaned your face, a good mask two times a week will help clear things up too. Red or bentonite clay powders are very good for drawing out impurities. Mix the clay with some apple cider vinegar until it is a consistency that you can smear on your face. Let it dry, about 30 minutes, and then carefully wash off with a clean, wet cloth.

You can make a very nice facial scrub with ground oatmeal. Mix in some tea tree oil from the herb store and then use chamomile tea to make a paste. Roll it over your skin in a circular motion for a few minutes and then rinse it all off. Once it is gone, splash some witch hazel on the area to close the pores. You will feel very clean and fresh and your skin will be silky soft.

These herbal acne treatments that work will not cost you very much but will have your skin nice and clear in just a couple of weeks. The first day you will notice that the redness and swelling has almost disappeared. Following a regular routine with them will give your face a healthy glow instead of the harsh dryness most chemical products cause.