The Funny Thing About Home Remedies for Acne

Sometimes I just have to laugh about how people (including myself) approach the acne problem. Basically, the general approach is to look for some sort of magic solution that will solve the problem. We want a pill or a cream or a home remedy that will solve our acne woes without having to make any [...]

tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is proven to be effective at fighting acne. This oil has very powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of the Alternofalfia tree found in Australia. Before, these leaves were used as a cure for athlete’s foot, bad breath, and body odor. Now, however, they have [...]

Honey for Acne

If there is one other thing that has the possibility of being more irritating than acne, then it is the scars acne leaves behind. I see your head nodding right now saying “Amen to that!” I understand how that could be really frustrating for you because you are looking at a possibility of a lifetime [...]

Witch Hazel for Acne

If you have been suffering from acne for a long time (and you’ve become desperate), you have probably heard of witch hazel for acne. Many say that it helps you get rid of your pimples but if you are an “experienced acne sufferer” (if you know what I mean), you might be skeptical about this; [...]

Apple Cider Vinegar for Acne

As you may have noticed, I am a huge fan of natural treatments for acne (like Apple cider Vinegar) and that is due to several reasons: First and foremost, let’s be honest, natural home remedies are  our cheapest option. These natural treatments are either growing in our backyard or are already in our refrigerators. Secondly, [...]

Aloe Vera for Acne

Aloe Vera gel has a lot of purposes. We started using it for healing burns, damaged skin, and even digestive problems centuries ago. That is why it came as no surprise to me when someone mentioned using Aloe Vera for acne. After all, it has polysaccharides that are ideal for skin repair. But the question [...]

Baking Soda for Acne

Acne is one of the most stubborn skin problems in the world and sometimes it can be extremely difficult to manage. Acne is challenging especially if your pimples are brought about by some sort of infection. This type of pimple can become resistant to common treatments. Lucky for you, there are ways to combat this [...]

Have you ever been bullied as a kid (or as an adult) because you have acne? Don’t worry, because if you have been, you are not alone. Millions of people all over the world suffer from acne. Just like you, they also eat, sleep, and breathe to have clear skin. The  problem is, going to [...]

Garlic For Acne – Why Garlic Works

Acne vulgaris, or more commonly known as acne, is a skin disease characterized by red and scaly skin lesions. But to people who are suffering from acne, they are more than just skin lesions, they are an embarrassment. Imagine showing up to school every single day  with red spots on your face. Worse, treatments for [...]

Does Toothpaste Get Rid of Pimples?

Pimples, Zits, Acne, or whatever you want to call those nasty things on your face can be annoying and they sometimes come at inopportune times. Pimples have caused so much pain and humiliation for many people that a website has ranked it as the fifth most prevalent reason for teenage depression. Yes, that is how [...]