Get Rid of Pimples - Top 5 Best Natural Acne Treatments

Acne occurs when the normal bacteria on your skin is trapped inside your pores and interacts with the excessive oil produced by your sebaceous glands. This results in inflammation, which appears as pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads.

This excess oil production is controlled by hormones, which is one reason acne often appears in the teenage years and in women around their menstrual period.

It seems that there ought to be some natural remedies that you can try to clear up the acne. We have identified a list of 5 great natural acne treatments that are worth trying.

Sunshine
Many people have attested that sunlight improves their acne.  It is important to keep in mind that excess ultraviolet rays from any source can contribute to skin cancer. However, new forms of high intensity light therapy have been developed that may be safer and worth exploring.

The Correct Diet
While there is no scientific evidence that any particular foods can cause or cure acne, a balanced diet with sufficient fruits and vegetables will maintain your skin in its best condition. It will also prevent constipation, which can contribute to acne if the body does not eliminate waste and toxins and starts doing so through the skin. Excess dietary sugar in particular has hormonal effects on the body that can increase the sebaceous glands' fat secretion-one of the key factors in causing acne. Many people report that eating high fat foods and even milk can make acne worse.

Vitamins and Natural Supplements
A number of nutrients recommended for treating acne include: Vitamins A, B3, B6, C, and E, Zinc, and Pantothenic Acid. Most of these are available in combination as a daily vitamin.

Herbal remedies
Herbalists have reported success using a combination of Vitex, or chaste berry to treat hormonally caused acne. Other herbal substances recommended for treating acne include garlic, Evening Primrose oil, black currant seed oil, Echinacea, calendula, tea tree oil, and goldenseal.

Homeopathic Acne Treatments
There is a long list of possible homeopathic extracts for the treatment of acne, according to the many different sub-varieties of the skin problems. These include sulphur, sanguinaria, Belladonna, Arsenicum iodatum, Antimonium crudum, Nux vomica, etc. If you want to try any of these to treat your acne, it is probably best to find a homeopathic practitioner who can advise you about your specific case and recommend the right tinctures.