Using oils is one of the least expensive acne treatments you can find, and is very effective for a lot for people.

Finding which oils suit you is a matter of trial and error, as some things are more suited to people with dry skin (such as those that add moisture), while others are not (those that dry it out more may only be suited to people with oilier skin).

Emu Oil – being from Australia I actually see this quite a lot in stores, it is derived from Emu’s wings (it’s a large bird for those of you who have never seen one). This is a great oil that has lots of healing properties, it’s so good it is even used to help heal burn victims. Why is it so good? Well is contains 2 essential fatty acids. Lipids which help keep moisture in the skin, and linoleic acid which helps skin cells rebuild and heal.

Avocado Oil – Use this if your face needs a boost of moisture, as it provides a lot of moisture to the skin.

Almond Oil – Same as above, it’s great for a boost of moisture (some people like avocado more, some people almond oil) Read more »

While I believe that natural skin care is best for acne, it doesn’t mean that just because something says it is natural that it is good for your skin. Here are some natural products that you should avoid, especially if you want to treat acne.

So here are a list of natural products that are known to be not good for your skin:

Fragrances – even natural fragrances can irritate the skin. The most common fragrances that irritate people are the sweet smelling ones such as musk, ambrette, cinnamon and bergamot. Try to buy fragrance free skin care products, and if you must use perfume, try to spray it on your clothes instead of your body. Be careful to make sure its “fragrance free” and not just “unscented”, as unscented can still have fragrances to mask other smells. Read more »

A lot of people that have acne prefer to use natural methods rather than apply chemicals to the skin and swallow unnatural substances.

Although many dermatologist believe that your skin is not directly effected by the food you eat, a healthy diet is known to affect the skin in a positive way. Many natural practitioners say that what you put into your body is what you get out, so of course to have beautiful skin, you need to put good things in your body. Read more »

Although are many different types of natural acne treatments, herbal treatments that are applied to the face are some of the best treatments available for acne.

Herbal acne treatments have some of the greatest advantages in comparison to other acne cures. These include:

• Relatively quick and lasting results
• Get rid of scars
• Include herbs that improve general quality of the skin.
• Have no side effects
• Are cheap and affordable

There are of course some herbs that the more beneficial than others. These are some of the more common herbs that are found in acne treatment products that are herbal based. Read more »

So why use natural acne care of chemical products? Well first thing is that acne is a natural problem, so it would make sense to have a natural solution. Since acne is not a serious disease, why not treat it with something that is good for your body rather than harsh chemicals.

A lot of people also turn to natural acne care because they have already tried chemical products, and they have not been successful or the have had some really bad side effects that make their skin worse.

What is natural Acne Care?
Well natural acne care is using anything that is available naturally (so is not man made), to help treat your acne. This can involve making rubs for your acne, eating certain foods, or just doing things in a different way.

Natural acne care often works more effectively than using chemicals. Because it is natural your body already knows how to handle these substances, so they can work with your body a lot better. Read more »

There are many myths floating around about acne. Why talk about acne myths first? Well in order to have get rid of acne you need to have a good acne treatment plan. If you want to develop a good plan for you acne health, then it’s important to have the right knowledge, and not have any misinformation guiding your acne treatment the wrong way.

Myth 1: Poor Hygiene Causes Acne
Acne is actually a problem usually caused by hormones, and not related to oil and dirt on your skin. In fact washing your face too often can have the opposite effect, and make your acne worse. What happens is when you wash your face you strip away the oils from your skin, so your body needs to overcompensate and produces more oil, making your skin worse.

So how often should you wash your face? Well twice a day with a mild facewash is best. Read more »