Those of us who suffer from blemishes, pimples, and generally bad skin have already tried every over-the-counter cream, gel, and cleanser available. Those products might provide temporary relief by drying out the pimples we have now, but they do nothing to prevent new breakouts from occurring. Moreover, some of the national name brands contain very strong chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin, leading to redness, flaking, and itching after prolonged use. That's why I switched to an herbal acne treatment a few months ago -- with pretty good results!
Natural remedies for skin problems have been around for literally thousands of years, beginning with ancient cultures recognizing the healing properties in certain plants like aloe. Today, consumers can choose from a wide variety of herbal acne treatment options, depending on how their skin reacts to different substances.
Finding an herbal acne treatment that worked for me was a time-consuming process. The first thing I did was check out some skincare message boards where other people talked about the kinds of problems they were having. I paid particular attention to those who described symptoms similar to my own, and then read about the different remedies they tried. I then selected a product or two to try for myself. The part of this whole process that takes the longest is actually giving the herbal acne treatment enough time to work. I think most of us are so desperate for results sometimes that we give up on a product if we're not completely clear within a week or two. This is wholly unrealistic, and can lead to folks abandoning perfectly effective products too quickly.
I found that my skin reacts best to tea tree oil, witch hazel, and rose water, so I now buy treatments that feature these ingredients. I've also learned that I can boost the effect of whatever herbal acne treatment I'm using by adding natural supplements to my regimen. These range from vitamins like B5 and B12 to fish oil tablets, and they combine to make my skin very soft and smooth. I still get the occasional pimple and a few blackheads here and there, but my face is generally in a much better state since I ditched the chemical treatments and started using mild, natural products instead.
Now that my face is as clear as it's ever been, I'm looking for an herbal acne treatment that will work on old scars. I don't have too many of those (fortunately), but the ones I have are in rather noticeable spots, so I'd like to find something that can at least fade them if not erase them altogether. Hopefully I can find something soon!
Overall, I've had a great experience with each herbal acne treatment I've tried. I know everyone's skin is different, so some people might not respond as well as others. But when dealing with persistent pimples, I think it's important to try everything you can.