| Home remedies as treatment options for acne allow | | | | turmeric powder for application as a paste on the |
| both preference and effectiveness. A very effective | | | | area affected with acne. Basil (tulsi), an herb that |
| home therapy for acne is application of ground | | | | holds the ability to treat many skin disorders, is |
| nutmeg with room-temperature milk on the affected | | | | beneficial in acne treatment. Other herbs of benefit |
| area for twenty to thirty minutes. Poultice prepared | | | | include chamomile, lavender, juniper, Echinacea, witch |
| from ground orange peel and water can also be | | | | hazel, red clover, dandelion root, burdock and |
| applied to the affected area for acne relief. Other | | | | bergamot. |
| poultice preparations of benefit may make use of | | | | A diet comprising of high fiber content (salads, |
| ginger, honey, ground sesame oil, salt, lemon juice | | | | wheat), fruits, nuts and foods high in alpha lipoic acid |
| and turmeric as their active constituents. Astringent | | | | (Liver and Brewer's yeast) and bioflavanoids can be |
| cleansers (Organic Apple Cider Vinegar swabs) help | | | | beneficial in the treatment of acne. Drinking more |
| prevent and treat acne but may cause dryness, | | | | water can also help skin stay healthy. Scholars state |
| itching and redness. | | | | that drinking wheatgrass juice can help fight acne and |
| The important herbs that have proven efficacy in | | | | many other diseases and disorders. |
| the treatment of acne and also availability in the | | | | Use of body wash (instead of soap), |
| market of therapeutics of USA are neem, basil and | | | | non-comedogenic moisturizer and daily showers with |
| turmeric. Neem (a wonder herb) has fastest onset of | | | | cold or lukewarm water can be beneficial for acne |
| action with visibility of positive results on the applied | | | | treatment. Along with this, once-a-week exercise of |
| acne within a short span of few seconds. For the | | | | staying in for twenty minutes in a bath tub containing |
| purpose of acne relief, usually a paste of neem is | | | | hot water and one cup of either Epsom salts or sea |
| applied to the affected area. Treatment with | | | | salt can help treat acne. |
| turmeric (antibacterial herb) is an age-old therapy of | | | | Regular exercise, good night sleep, Yoga, Art of |
| Indian origin for skin disorders. One can also opt for a | | | | Living and drumming effect can also contribute |
| combination therapy comprising of neem leaves and | | | | significantly to the prevention and treatment of acne. |