How can I prevent or treat acne on my face using homemade remedies?

Question

I have tried all the over the counter medicated creams and nothing seems to work. I was wondering if there are things I can make at home or do myself without paying a fortune.

Answer 1

For zits, I use just plain ole hand soap and dab on the pimple and it dries out by the next day, use the soft soap with anti bacterial stuff in it. Also, use witch hazel to keep your face clean.

Answer 2

Im 27 and have had acne since I was a teenager. I have tried everything from Retin-A to Accutane to Benzoclin to ProActiv. The dermotologists are NOT always right and ProActiv is like anything else...it won't work for everyone. The simplest thing is a 'folk cure' that my great grandmother told me to do and it's the only thing that has ever worked for me. I've been acne free for the 3 months I've been doing it. I dont even wear make-up out all the time which I havent done since I was little! I wash my face, morning and night, with tea tree oil facial soap and follow up with Bragg's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar as a toner. (you can get both in any health food store) It's best to use the toner only at night for the first few times to see how your skin will react. It will sting a bit (but not uncomfortable) and your face will be a bit red but it normally subsides in a bit. If your skin adapts pretty quickly and the redness goes away quickly, use it in the morning after washing, as well. I have gotten so many compliments on my skin, it's ridiculous. The overall texture improved, pores arent so visible, not so oily....just amazing. And I never had 'good skin.' I wish I had tried this years ago because it would have saved me thousands of dollars. Sometimes the doctors and prescriptions arent always the best cure. Hope you try it and it works for you!

Answer 3

If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.
For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.

Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
Oh, by the way the site that helped me is:
http://www.acne-treatment-medicine-1.info

Answer 4

Try limiting your dairy consumption.

A 2005 Harvard study found a connection:

"Acne Associated with Dairy Intake

A new Harvard study links dairy products to adolescent acne. A group of 47,000 women from the Nurses’ Health Study was asked to provide information about several aspects of their diet during high school as well as any incidence of physician-diagnosed severe teenage acne.

Researchers noted a positive association with total milk and skim milk consumption, along with instant breakfast drinks, sherbet, cottage cheese, and cream cheese.

No association was found with several other foods often thought to affect acne, including soda, french fries, chocolate candy, and pizza. The scientists postulate that hormones and bioactive ingredients found in milk may be responsible."

Answer 5

Actually you are doing wrong.You just can't control the acnes bacteria in your skin with some homemade remedies which is just temporary.It has to be controlled completely with the best available topical medicines that won't let any acnes to reappear.Use Proactive Solution, it's the best ever for ances and pimples around the globe.It is very mild and works gently and soon you'll find your clear baby skin within few days.However, it has to be continued for at least 3 month twice daily to see the best results.proactive solution is available only online at www.Proactivesolution.com try this, you'll be glad you did it.

Answer 6

I found a home remedy just yesterday never tried it but it said mix 1tsp onion juice and 1Tbs of honey rub onto face leave on for 15 min rinse with cold water. My daughter is gonna try this I hope it works!

Answer 7

Go into your kitchen and get:oatmeal/cornmeal,water and lemon juice.Put the cornmeal/oatmeal in the food processor/blender then when coarse add three table spoon full of water to about one cup of cornmeal/oatmeal then add lemon juice.Scrub your face as many times a day as you want.Then google to Organic soap co and get their facial soap bars and use those after you scrub and then tell me what you think on my 360 page!Good Luck.

Answer 8

my niece is 10 years old and has severe acne already! Her doctor suggested using just regular Headnshoulders shampoo and its really cleared up her blackheads! Amazing yeah?

Answer 9

I put a dab of toothpaste on a zit at night and by the morning it is smaller and eventually goes away
Try it it works for me

Answer 10

Just wash your face twice a day. Don't over-wash your face or you'll wipe out all the natural nutrition's your face has and your skin will be oily.