2006-06-14 02:30:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when the oil-secreting glands and hair follicles in the skin get clogged and cause bacteria to grow in the pores. You can get blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples as a result.
Some people have tried herbal treatments for the treatment of acne including tea tree oil (Nourish Skin, Pure Tea Tree Oil, Desert Essence Blemish Touch Stick with Eco-Harvest Tea Tree Oil)and arnica. Unfortunately, these herbs have not been proven to be effective for acne. Tea tree oil is thought to have anti-bacterial effects that may improve acne. One study compared tree tea oil to an over-the-counter medication called benzoyl peroxide. They found that tea tree oil is less effective than benzoyl peroxide, but also less irritating to the skin. Arnica is thought to improve acne due to its anti-inflammatory effects. However, there are no studies documenting the effectiveness of arnica for acne.
Some people also believe that applying zinc to the skin can improve acne. There are several small studies showing that zinc in combination with erythromycin antibiotic lotion, may improve acne. However, oral zinc tablets have not been proven to improve acne
2006-06-14 02:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 10⤊ 4⤋
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2016-05-27 04:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by Tonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not exactly herbal but Apple Cider Vinegar does wonders for pimples and acne. You can apply it topically twice a day and that will work. But it will work better if you drink 2 tbs. a day.
2006-06-14 02:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by Trillian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about "herbal medicine" but I know Neutrogena (sp) works really good when it comes to acne and pimples.
2006-06-14 02:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash your face thoroughly twice a day, and apply tea tree oil to
the acne.
Don't scrub hard or use a scrub as this will aggravate the acne.
Also, don't overwash, even if your skin is oily, this will only make
your skin produce more oil.
Tea tree oil is a natural product and really heals acne.
2006-06-14 02:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by Angela V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea tree oil is a great astringent agent. It is hard to find in drug stores, but health food stores have many varieties of it. It can usually be used by most everyone, even those with sensitive skin.
2006-06-14 02:34:04 · answer #6 · answered by valkyria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the best...
but i've heard that aloe is good, it's a handy plant to have anyways.
Also remember to wash with soap and water morning and night. And avoing lotions or make-ups that could be trapping bacteria in your pores.
2006-06-14 02:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by babyitsyou31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water to drink but for the pimples themselves benzole peroxide.
2006-06-14 02:33:13 · answer #8 · answered by ashleyel87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply toothpaste on affected areas n apply tomato juice afterwards.
2006-06-14 02:38:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vitamin E
2006-06-14 02:33:31 · answer #10 · answered by markastenson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋