Herbal Cure for Acne

Nature has provided many medicinal herbs for the treatment of a wide range of maladies, including acne. One advantage of herbs over commercial products is that herbs have a rich history of curing various diseases. Also, herbs are safer than the chemicals found in over-the-counter acne medications, and are usually less expensive. While there is no guarantee of a cure, herbs probably can improve your acne.

Aloe Vera

• Aloe vera is available as a juice and as a gel. Applied topically to the skin, the aloe fights infection, decreases inflammation and dries out breakouts.

Apple Cider Vinegar

• Apple cider vinegar contains ascetic acid, which can exfoliate your skin by removing dead skin cells and excessive oil that can clog pores and cause pimples. The vinegar is also drying, so it is good for healing pus-filled breakouts.

Burdock Root

• According to the article "Acne" on Health911.com, burdock root is "the most important herb for treating all forms of chronic skin problems." Make a tea of the herb or buy the oil or tincture and apply it to your skin.

Lemon

• Lemon is available as lemon juice or as lemon balm oil, an essential oil. The lemon's citric acid not only exfoliates or sloughs off the top layer of your skin, but the herb also can bleach your acne scars.

Tea Tree Oil

• Tea tree oil is an antiseptic that can clean acne-prone skin. Clean skin is a crucial step in curing acne.