Acne is a persistent skin disease for which medicine has yet to find a definitive cure. Many and varied are the causes that cause acne. That is why there is no unanimous solution to the problem. However, there are certainly some natural remedies that relieve acne and reduce inflammation in the skin.
Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces redness, purulent breakouts on the skin, shrinks pores, deep cleans by deeply penetrating and hydrating.
Green tea
Green tea is very rich in antioxidants that suppress inflammation and fight oxidative stress in skin cells.Free radicals cause premature aging, but also the release of more sebum, which in combination with clogged skin pores causes acne. Rinse skin with green tea decoction every night instead of facial toner.
Copper
Honey with its powerful antibacterial properties is a great remedy for acne. Make a face mask of ½ cup honey with 1 cup ground oats. Rub into the skin with massaging movements and leave on for 30 minutes.
Mint
Mint helps to shrink pores. It has the ability to clean deeply. To clean your face, mix 2 tablespoons of crushed mint leaves with 2 tablespoons of yogurt or oats. Leave the mask on for 10 minutes before rinsing.
Echinacea
The plant has healing properties in many areas, including acne. It owes this to the antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that come from the presence of many antioxidants and active substances in Echinacea.
Use echinacea decoction as a daily rinse without rinsing. You can also rub echinacea oil into the skin using a cotton swab.
Aspirin
Salicylic acid in aspirin is one of the substances used in cosmetics to fight acne. It suppresses inflammation and reduces the appearance of blackheads and pimples. Crush an aspirin pill. Mix it with a little water to make a paste. Rub into face. Wait for 10 minutes and rinse.
Chamomile
Chamomile helps the skin regenerate and get rid of the inflammation that causes acne. In a blender, mix coffee grounds with the contents of a used chamomile tea bag. Make a paste. Apply to the face as a mask. Leave on and rinse.
Another way to use chamomile is by brewing 2 chamomile tea bags in 1 cup of hot water. Let it sit for 15 minutes to saturate the water. Use the water as a toner or rinse your face with it without rinsing. Leave it on overnight.
Aloe
Aloe also has very strong anti-inflammatory properties. You can apply it directly to the skin in the form of a natural gel.