Author: Martin H.
Source: articledashboard.com
Due to budgetary constraints many people look for a home remedy for acne. This may be possible but it’s rather hit or miss on a good day and somewhat quixotic on a bad day.
There may be some help in finding a home remedy for acne by examining the ingredients found in over-the-counter acne treatments. For instance, green tea is one ingredient that has been medically proven to have antioxidant properties. It is found in topical acne treatments but does not have FDA approval for this use.
So what can be deduced about the efficacy of this ingredient when used as a home remedy for acne? Nothing really. Some ingredients may work but haven’t yet been given the nod by the FDA. Perhaps brewing some strong green tea, cooling it and applying it to the skin may be beneficial. Maybe not though because the jury is not in. One thing is certain. It probably costs less than the over-the-counter treatment that contains it.
Consider the soaps that contain oatmeal. This is another natural ingredient that has been medically proven to be beneficial to the diet but in another context. Eating oatmeal is decidedly heart smart. It reduces cholesterol. But does that mean it would be good as a home remedy for acne?
Again this is an ingredient that has only anecdotal evidence as a home remedy for acne. It is cheap. So why not try it? Cook and cool the oatmeal. Apply the starch to the skin and wait for it to dry. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry and dab with witch hazel as an astringent. This facial costs pennies. It may or may not be an affective treatment for blackheads. But it is cheaper than the over-the-counter product which also may or may not be effective.
Another easily obtainable ingredient found in over-the-counter medications is salicylic acid. However, this one has FDA approval. It is found in black willow tree bark. This is readily available and would cost nothing to steep into a steam bath for the cleaning of acne pores.
There can be a problem when using a home remedy for acne. For one thing some of them are not safe. It is possible to harm the skin. So in that case, the attempt at saving money will be in vain.