Simple Home Remedies for Bothersome Acne:

Acne is easily the most common human skin disease. Around ninety percent of us will seek treatment for it at some stage of our lives. Acne medications are some of the most popular and profitable products in America’s enormous skincare industry. Most of these products are sold without a prescription. Over-the-count medications have been popular with teenagers for many years.

Although adult acne is not unheard of, it is far more common during adolescence. Dermatologists tell us that the increase in testosterone, which both sexes experience, causes frequent skin eruptions. Medically, acne is really nothing more than an inflamed bump that forms around a clogged pore or hair follicle. But try telling that to someone who is suffering from it. Acne can increase anxiety, reduce self-esteem, and even lead to severe depression. In this article we will discuss a few simple remedies for acne breakouts.

Long before they sold name-brand products at the local market, people used home remedies to clear up their skin. Some of them were effective, others were not. The trick is to find the one that works for you.

Wash with Epsom Salt:

When an acne breakout is severe, the first thing you want to do is to reduce the inflammation and the redness. Epsom salt contains magnesium sulfate, which has been shown to reduce swelling. That’s why people soak their feet in a bowl of hot water mixed with Epsom salt at the end of a long day. The mixture can reduce swelling and increase circulation. It will also detoxify your skin and improve its general appearance.

Most acne sufferers who swear by Epsom salt prefer to use it in the bath. Soaking for fifteen minutes in a warm bath with two cups of Epsom salt should reduce the inflammation cause by acne breakouts. Use a soft washcloth to gently wash your face or other affected areas with the Epsom salt water. It is not a good idea to use soap. Soap can dry out and further irritate acne breakouts.

Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil:

We know it sounds exotic, but people have been using coconut oil to treat acne for decades. A popular ingredient in skin creams, coconut oil is a natural moisturizer that helps heal dry and damaged skin. It may also help destroy bacteria.

The best thing about coconut oil is that it will not irritate the skin. You wouldn’t believe how many over-the-counter acne solutions actually dry out and damage the skin as they fight breakouts. The chemicals they use are especially hard on sensitive skin. Coconut oil, on the other hand, can be used as often as you like. A thimble-full of oil is enough for the entire face.

Apple Cider Vinegar:

Dermatologists often talk about restoring the balance in our skin. When it comes to acne, that balance can be disturbed when the acid mantle is compromised. The mantle is simply the top layer of our skin, which is slightly acidic. When this mantel is worn down, it is far more likely to experience an acne breakout. Because of its high acidity, apple cider vinegar can correct this imbalance, at least temporarily.  Simply mix the cider with equal parts water and use a spray bottle to apply it. It should only be used sparingly, since apple cider vinegar is quite potent.