Acne is a problem for thousands of people. Most of the time, acne affects teenagers going through puberty. But, acne is also an adult problem. Natural remedies can help you get relief for the outbreaks and eventually stop them altogether.

What is acne?

Acne is a skin disorder affecting the sebaceous (sweat) glands in your body. It usually shows up as pimples or blackheads. The condition is quite painful at times. The pores that house hair follicles become infected with bacteria and clogged with sebaceous oils. If you’ve ever had acne you know all about it. Also, having acne can ruin your self-esteem because of the way it looks.

Adult acne is more common than you think. People in their 40s can experience acne for the first time. Acne can be found not only on the face but also on your back, your neck, your chest, and your arms. The pimples and blackheads can cause scarring on the body that won’t go away.

What causes acne?

Acne can have many causes. It can be hereditary. Some people just have the kind of skin that is prone to acne breakouts. Other causes for acne include:

Eating the wrong foods

Constipation

This is only the first step but an important one in finding a remedy for adult acne outbreaks. It’s a given that over-the-counter products of all types have been tried but with no major success as a blanket treatment for everyone. Besides, these commercial products contain added chemicals and preservatives that further hurt and irritate the skin.

What are some of the natural remedies for acne?

Your home, specifically your kitchen, is the natural remedy drugstore. Here are some of the items that can help you there.

Green tea

Green tea has been known to help with weight loss and overall well-being in the body. It contains antioxidants which are substances that combat free radical damage in the body that causes you to age and not too well. Green tea is steamed so that the natural healing properties it holds remain intact. One such healing property is antibacterial.

Start with two or three green tea bags. Steep them in a cup or bowl of hot water. Create a poultice with the tea bags by placing them on the acne areas directly. For an added green tea treatment, use the green tea water as a facial rinse morning and night.

Fruit remedies

People have known for years that fruits are not only good for you but good to you. They are nature’s bounty for a healthy life. Oranges are a popular remedy for adult acne. After you eat the fruit, crush the orange peel and add water. The orange peel paste is applied to your acne to work as an astringent, pulling the impurities from your skin.

A poultice can be created from fruit leaves as well. Boil the leaves of fruits like blackberries and strawberries and apply to the acne.

Tomatoes are technically a fruit and a vegetable. It’s not just for skunk smells. Applying fresh tomato paste to your face like a mask can reduce your acne problem.

Honey has antibacterial properties that help with conditions such as acne. It is not a fruit but goes well with fruit and hardworking bees made it. Mix pure honey with ground cinnamon to create an overnight facial mask to treat your acne.

Are you suffering from acne? Look around your home for the remedy that will help you stop the pain and unsightly breakouts.