Now days everyone wants to look good. Everyone wants their skin to be healthy and glowing. There are a lot of skin care products that are out in the market. But the problem is that these skin care products are mostly artificial. These products can be harmful for our skin also. They can have many side affects. There are natural ways of treating your skin from problems too.

Herbal treatments are a good option for every one, mostly adults. There are many herbal products in the market also. These products are a little expensive than the normal skin care products, but the best thing about them is that they do not have any side effects. Therefore, the best ways to treat your skin is by using herbal skin care products.

What Is Acne?

Acne is a very common skin problem which can happen to a person of any age. Boys have a greater chance of getting acne than girls because, boys have more skin oils. They are mostly pimples which occur on face, back, neck, arms, etc. Acne mostly happens when people are in their teens. During that time the oil glands of our body start producing sebum in excess.

Sebum is also a type of oil. Due to the excess of sebum, acne is caused.  Acne is not considered as a serious problem. But, acne can leave permanent scars on our skin. Due to this a person can get depressed. His/her confidence will get less because of the scars. He/she would not be able to face the world easily.

There are many reasons of getting acne. But doctors have not been able to find a solid reason for the cause of acne. Acne can be hereditary. If your parents had acne, then there are chances that you also may get acne. Six to seven days before the menstrual cycle in females is also one of the causes of getting acne. This is due to the different changes in hormone level of a female body. Besides all this, using greasy cosmetics, pollution and hard scrubbing of skin can also cause acne.

There are many myths about acne also. Well, you do not have to believe them. It is said that, if you scrub your skin harder, your skin will get clearer and prevent acne, not true. Having greasy food and chocolates can cause acne, this also is not true. People say that having a dirty skin is one of the reasons that cause acne, this also is not true.

Herbal Treatment For Acne

Using herbal treatment is the best way to cure your acne problems. The only thing you should remember is that there would not be an overnight change in your skin. Using herbs can take from two to three weeks. It is beneficial because there are no side effects of using herbs. Herbal treatment will also help you in restoring the hormone level of your body. Elimination of toxins in the body is also done by natural herbs only. There are many ways of using these herbal remedies. Some are discussed below in this article.

Herbal Tea

Just think about it. How hard can drinking one or two cups of green tea per day be? It can really help in treating acne. It is also very fast and effective in improving the condition of your skin. There are different forms of herbal tea that you can select for drinking. There is one type known as chamomile tea. It is really easy to make. Just put two teaspoons in one cup of hot water. This tea is beneficial because it has anti – inflammatory properties, due to this formation of acne on our skin reduces. Like this, there are many types of herbal teas.

Green Tea – Its Medicinal Portion

The medicinal portion of a green tea leaf is known as ‘Green tea cream’. It comes in forms of creams or capsules. Green tea capsules have shown a positive result in treating acne. About 900mg dose is prescribed by the doctors of these capsules. The medicinal portion of a green tea leave contains benzyl peroxide; it is really helpful in treating acne.

Herbal Tinctures

There are two ways of using herbal tinctures. Either you can use them internally of apply them externally. For external use of these tinctures to prevent acne, all you have to do is put the liquid form of tincture on cotton bud. And then, after that apply it on the affected areas. For internal use, there are four types of different tinctures that are combined together to form a mixture. These are red clover, mountain grape, yellow dock and rib wort plantain. Just dilute the mixture with water and take it on a daily basis. Take the dosage according to what the doctor says to you.

Different Types Of Herbs For Treating Acne

Burdock root is one of the most essential herb which helps in treating acne. It also helps in the softening of skin. Tea – tree oil and yellow docks, both help in reducing the inflammation of skin. But, they both have different functions. Tea – tree oil acts as an anti – bacterial agent and yellow docks help in toning of the skin. Herbs which have detoxifying qualities are called dandelion roots. They also play an important role in treating acne. Aloe Vera is another type of herb which helps in treating acne. It also helps in keeping the skin smooth as it has vitamin – E in it. Instead of Aloe Vera, you can also use Aloe gel. It is extracted from Aloe Vera only.

Conclusion

Herbal treatment for acne is the best treatment possible. Like other artificial products, they do not have side effects. They are really easy to use also. Function of the herbs given is to treat acne, besides that they also help to improve other parts of our body like liver. As a precautionary measure, try not to touch your hands directly on the effected area of your body.