It is very important to check for allergies and skin intolerance’s with a skin patch test initially. Acne is formed when over active sebaceous glands combine with dead skin cells to form what is commonly knows as black heads or white heads they in turn are exposed to oxygen and are visible when combined with dead skin, causing dirt and grime to build up blocking pores and forming pimples. There are many theories for why some teenagers develop acne while others remain spot free. A combination of genetics, hormones, hygiene, diet and environmental factors are said to play a part. There are many simple inexpensive solutions to tackle acne problems.



1. A healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals high in anti oxidants with a low gylcemic index food plan with complex carbohydrates in conjunction with plenty of water to flush out toxins. Blood sugar levels are stabilised lowering insulin production which affects growth hormones and testosterone levels in adolescent boys.

2. Vitamin A, B, D and E are beneficial for skin hair and nails. A diet rich in these essential vitamins will benefit your immune system.

3. Rosewood, Sandalwood, Zinc, Which Hazel, Burdock root and Sarsaparilla are all natural astringents and are anti-inflammatories available in good health stores for a visible improvement in a matter of days.

4. Cucumber and Papaya mixed in a bowl make a refreshing face mask.

5. Clay and Seaweed face masks are effective cleansing products that will deep cleanse and refresh the skin without stripping it of natural oils.

6. Eggs Whites mixed with honey and nutmeg make a tasty inexpensive face mask from the fridge or cupboard.

7. Cucumber mixed with Avocado and Almond or Olive oil make a cleanser and face mask all in one

8. Olive oil makes a great cleanser applied with a cotton pad to refresh the skin and aid the healing of scarred tissue.

9. Tee Tree oil mixed with Vinegar and Zinc along with sea salt or table salt makes a good face scrub for non inflammatory acne problems.

10. Garlic supplements are an alternative to rubbing fresh garlic onto the face garlic is effective for bacterial inflamed acne.

11. Aloe Vera is long associated with soothing sun burned tightened sore inflamed
skin tissue it is also affective for inflamed or Rosecial acne problem that affect adults primarily.

12. Turmeric and Cinnamon powder made into a thick paste is an unusually affective remedy for acne resolution.

13. Lemon and Lime juice in conjunction with
rosewood or sandalwood equally divided into a bowl and applied to the affected areas of the face left over night or for a half hour will sooth and refresh tired inflamed skin.

14. Fresh strawberries black berries or a tomato applied directly to the face or mixed with egg whites will make a refreshing great smelling face mask if you don’t eat it while you’re wearing it.

15. Ground sesame seeds ground pepper radish seeds or sea salt mixed with almond oil make a great scrub to exfoliate the areas of the chin nose and fore head affected by black heads.

16. Mint leaves and green tea leaves or tea bags placed on affected inflamed acne will sooth the inflation and kill the bacteria for a night time masks or a TV dinner remedies.

17. Tee- tree oil mixed with ginger sesame seeds salt or pepper will have dual affects by scrubbing away dead skin cell and killing bacteria and unblocking pores. Tee tree is a natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

18. Vinegar mixed with sea salt and almond or olive oil makes a cheap paste for the face instead of putting it on your fish and fries.

19. Lavender tee-tree oil and olive or almond oil make a great head and scalp massage treatment for skin allergies and scalp irritations and will also keep the nasty head lice and follicle mites at bay.

20. Vaseline mixed with aloe Vera is a soothing face rub for scarred skin for inflammatory acne.

21. Black berries Straw berries Acai Berries are known to have healing affects on the skin whether ingested or applied to the skin directly. They are supportive antioxidants with intestinal heath values rich in natural enzymes and probiotics essential for internal health.


House hold items that you see every day are affective treatments for mild acne problems and scarred skin if applied regularly in conjunction with a vitamin and mineral filled diet of supplements. Berries rich in antioxidants and free radicals whether in supplementary form or combined in the diet will benefit the immune system the colon and help to flush out toxins in the body enabling the natural vitamins and minerals to restore health and a fresh youthful glow to the skin.


At times of stress we will experience skin breakouts at the same time we may find ourselves comfort eating sugary or fatty foods so it is important to find a connection between the two and try to reduce the amount of trigger foods and factors. Acne eradication is unfortunately a trial and error process in terms of finding out what actually works for a particular individual. The internet is a useful guide to the alternative as well as OTC and prescribed medicated options such as Benzol Peroxide and Salicylic acid available to help you make a better informed choice.