Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Get Rid of Acne 3 Herbal Remedies For Clear Skin

By Randy Gator

Herbs have been used for years to combat many different issues. Acne is just another problem that can be cured with herbs. Herbal remedies for acne are completely safe and effective as well as for various skin types.

Herbs which are used to treat acne, targets the liver because this is the organ that cleans up the problems of our hormones. The natural methods are safer because they do not contain the harsh chemicals which many of the over the counter skin products have. In addition many of the over the counter products do not tell you that in order for them to work you must use them constantly.

Your body will get the best benefit when it is treated using natural means. Here are few herb remedies that can help with getting rid of you acne.

Lavender

Lavender is really effective in soothing the skin and reducing any redness that may have occurred due to your acne. Lavender oil also can be used as a preventive measure against acne. Dilute 1:10 with water, witch hazel, rosewater and lavender essential oil. Finally this treatment is best applied when the skin is clean using a cotton ball.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is an effective treatment for many skin conditions, such as cold sores, the blisters of shingles and chicken pox, verrucae, warts, acne, large inflamed spots and nappy rash. For acne treatment, use tea tree oil, dilute 1:10 with water, rosewater or witch hazel. Apply it to freshly cleansed skin with a cotton ball to affected area.

Calendula

Infuse calendula with a pot of boiling. The most common infusion is called a standard infusion which is prepared by using 1 to 2 teaspoons of dry herb or 2 to 4 teaspoons of fresh herb to a cup of boiling water. This process must occur for 10 minutes the strain. Finally after this process has finished apply to freshly cleansed skin preferably with a cotton ball and sit for 10-15 minutes and rinse

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