Acne is a ‘natural’ condition, and the antidote for it should be natural too. So what are some of these natural cures for acne? Remedies range from the use of herbal products to the use of lights, and to a variety of lifestyle modifications.

These natural remedies for acne that include the use of herbs, aim to both decrease the pimples and blemishes that characterize it, as well as improving the scars that are left behind on the skin. There is a great variety of herbal products used to this end – including tea tree oil, aloe vera, neem and flaxseed oil, among others. These herbal acne applications promise impressive results – and with a lower potential for side effects – if used properly and regularly. They do take some time to show results though, and this can be a drawback for someone looking for quick results.

Then there is the use of light in the treatment of acne – a process known as phototherapy. Just like the herbal products, phototherapy aims to eliminate the pimples and blemishes that characterize acne, while at the same time attempting to heal the scars left behind. The ‘naturalness’ of phototherapy can be disputed by some fundamentalists as it relies on the use of some sophisticated equipment. But to be fair to it, the main ’substance’ used here is light, which is natural and qualifies phototherapy to be considered a ‘natural’ therapy.

Another fact that qualifies phototherapy to be considered a natural treatment for acne is its reduced potential for side effects. As it turns out, in spite of the use of sophisticated equipment in phototherapy, the process is still amazingly safe.

Our exploration of natural treatments for acne takes us to lifestyle adjustments. For example, having an oily skin can predispose you to acne flare ups, and some of the lifestyle adjustments used in treatment might include skin care practices which get rid of – or at least reduce – skin oiliness. The natural treatments discussed here, not only deal with the already difficult symptoms of acne like the pimples and blemishes, but also goes as far as preventing the additional recurrence of the disease, particularly if consistently observed.

In addition to skin care practices, other natural treatments for acne might include some changes in diet – based on the fact that recent research is showing a relationship between acne and certain dietary behaviors.

Erica Polaris is a prolific researcher and writer of skin care health and natural health products which has helped her to heal her daughter of severe eczema and her nephew of acne. She shares her research on natural treatments for acne at her website which includes great tips and recommendations.

- Erica Polaris