It might be a difficult process finding the best treatment for acne. There are various methods of treatment form medication to natural and herbal. Acne occurs when the sebaceous glands are over secreting and the hair follicles become blocked with dirt and grime causing bacteria to develop. Hormonal factors affect the onset of acne problems for teenagers, pregnant women, menstruating girls and women. Stress and poor diet also increase the likelihood of a skin breakout. Deficiencies in vitamins B12 can affect skin health. Junk foods, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a flare up of acne. Acne can be a hereditary problem for some people.


Cosmetics can block the pores and cause skin breakouts. A natural cosmetic product that doesn’t block the pores it a better choice. Certain drugs can cause skin irritations, steroids for example. The contraceptive pill however is said to relieve occasional acne problem because of the extra estrogen and progesterone. Medicated cleansers toners foams, gels and masks with tea tree oil are said to be very affective. Tea tree oil will effectively kill the bacteria that cause pimples and blackheads. Natural remedies can be home made from oatmeal to witch hazel, rose water to cucumber mash masks. Natural remedies are yet to be proven to have a long lasting affect. A combination of medicated treatments in conjunction
with oral and topical natural remedies is very affective.


A change in diet and lifestyle with healthy antioxidant rich foods such as green veg, berries oily fish with plenty of fresh water will help to flush out all of the toxins in the body and skin. Highly processed white carbohydrates with a high glycemic index compared to foods with wholegrain bases with a slow release of carbohydrate into the body, are said to give a reduction is skin breakouts, in other words high sugar starchy foods aren’t helpful in diminishing skin acne. Foods rich in anti oxidants will benefit the skin and improve the overall skin condition. The correct vitamins and minerals with Zinc used orally or topically in a medicated cream are preferable to an oil based ointments.



The best treatment for acne is the one that works specially for you. Antibiotics are used in the treatment of acne but the effectiveness of these drugs will lessen over time. Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used for the treatment of acne it can cause severe dryness itchiness, dryness, and inflammation of the skin. Salicylic acid is a milder form of acne treatment and can be used over a period of time. Tea tree oil in conjunction with medicated cleansers toners and moisturisers will help to kill the bacteria that cause pimples and acne. Whatever the best treatments for acne are for you specifically, it is important to combine a topical or oral remedy with a healthy diet