Using almost any search engine on the internet will return many results for the search term "acne remedy". Any one of those sites may have many treatments from the outrageous to those that sound worth a try. You may want to avoid some of the more extreme ideas.
One person suggests massaging in coconut milk every night before going to bed, while another suggest using soy sauce on the acne.
Some of the acne natural cures sound like a mixture used to keep vampires away as you sleep with a garlic paste covering your face. Others seem more appropriate for cooking a gourmet meal. In fact many different herbs and spices are suggested as an acne remedy.
One ingredient that has proven effective for over thirty years is benzyl peroxide. It prevents new outbreaks and dries old ones. It is effective at preventing scarring of the face, along with the back, chest and neck.
Benzyl peroxide agents are not recommended for for adults however. The product can remove essential oils from the face and over dry the skin. Instead, products that contain salicylic acid are recommended for adults as they are more gentle on skin and do not cause the dryness of benzyl peroxide.
One new acne remedy uses light to treat the problem. The acne light has filters that produce light in two different wavelengths. On the red end of the spectra, light causes healing of former acne outbreaks. On the blue end, bacteria is killed. This bacteria on the face can lead to clogging of the pores and build up of the oils in the pores that cause acne. Persons using light therapy must be dedicated to a cure, as they do not begin to see an improvement for about eight weeks after beginning the therapy.
If the home remedies or over the counter cures do not effectively remedy your acne, then schedule an appointment with a dermatologist. This specialist has experience in treating acne and can make other recommendations to prevent further outbreaks or scarring.
