6 Excellent Home Remedies for Acne

Unfortunately acne isn’t only a teenage bug bear but can rear its ugly head at any stage of life. Stress, toxins, poor diets and harsh chemicals all play havoc on our bodies and in particular our skin. The reality is that adult acne is very common at any stage or age. So before throwing potato sack over your head or crawling under the duvet in shame, try some of these home remedies for acne to ease your acne woes.

Home Remedies for Acne

1. Egg whites
Many think that this is one of the strangest home remedies for acne available but egg whites actually contain a huge amount of proteins and vitamins that work to rejuvenate the skin. They also soak up excess oil which is often to blame for breakouts. All you need to do is separate the egg whites from the yolk of about 2 or 3 eggs. Whisk the whites and apply to a clean, dry face. You will need 3 to 4 layers but make sure that each layer is dry before adding the next layer. Once applied wait 20 minutes to rinse the mask off.

2. Orange Peels
There is a reason that many beauty manufacturers advertise that their products contain Vitamin C, this is because Vitamin C helps to promote the growth of new healthy cells and cleans clogged up pores. One of the best natural home remedies for acne uses the most natural form of Vitamin C found in orange peels. In order to use orange peels, grind or blend them up and mix with a bit of water to create a paste, apply to the face as a mask- avoid the eye area. Wait for 20-25 minutes or until the mask is firm and rinse off with warm water. Now pat dry and apply a good moisturiser.

3. Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
Baking Soda is probably one of the most renowned home remedies for so many day to day problems. From cleaning fridges to beating reflux, baking soda really is a star. Its natural antiseptic properties are particularly beneficial to treating acne and its ability to soak up excess oil means it is one of the perfect home remedies for acne. You can either make baking soda into a face mask or a facial scrub by adding fresh water. For a facial mask add equal parts of baking soda and water and for a scrub use half a cup of baking soda with one eighth cup of baking soda.

4. Sugar Facial Scrub
A sugar scrub is one of the best home remedies for acne as most of the ingredients will probably be sitting in your pantry already. Mix 1 ½ cups of organic white sugar, 1 ½ cups organic brown sugar (light or dark) 2-3 tablespoons coarse sea salt, 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil and 10 tablespoons of pure vanilla extract. Exfoliating your skin with this mixture every 2 weeks or so will help to get rid of dead skin cells and clogged pores.

5. Avocado and Honey
Avocado is one of the world’s super foods and not only is it excellent for its nutritional value but also for applying topically on acne prone skin. Avocado and honey mix is one of the great home remedies for acne and if Avo’s are in season can be cheap too. Mash the inside of Avo and a bit of honey together to create a firm mask. Apply to your problem area and leave for about 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Eugenie Rowson’s Vibrational Medicine
The safety, ease of use and of buying Eugenie Rowson’s Vibrational Medicine makes it one of the greatest home remedies for acne. Have a handy spray bottle available of the Acne, Pimples and Spots Formula for use as and when you need it. Individual formulas available from Eugenie Rowson’s retail outlet – The Remedy Shoppe, that are excellent for treating acne include Calc Sulph , Hepar Sulph , Kali Brom and Sepia.

Eugenie Rowson’s highly regarded Vibrational Medicine offers an extensive range of unique mouth spray remedies which are safe for adults, children, pregnant women and pets. These are available from The Remedy Shoppe online at www.theremedyshoppe.co.za or through their adjoined private practice and retail outlet in Douglasdale, Johannesburg. There’s a remedy for that!