06/13/2024
You are tired of the breakouts and want to try something more natural when it comes to healing your acne. Here are some Mother Nature’s acne remedies that you can try.
✨Milk Thistle: Aids the liver in cleansing the blood. Steep a bag or 1 teaspoon of loose tea in 1 cup of hot water for 5-10 minutes before consuming. If not using a tea bag, please strain the tea before drinking.
✨Dandelion Root: Reduces skin inflammation and irritation while increasing hydration. Add 1 dropperful to 2oz of water and consume 3 times per day.
✨Tea Tree oil: A natural antibiotic and antiseptic. Dab tea tree oil on acne blemishes 3x per day to reduce redness and size.
✨Cucumber: In TCM, acne is due to excessive heat in the lungs and stomach. Cucumber has a cooling energy and contains vitamins A, B1, C and E. Consume fresh cucumbers (skin and all) 2x per day to help reduce inflammation and clear up skin.
✨Licorice root: It’s a natural antimicrobial which helps to eliminate bad bacteria and control oil production. Great alternative to benzoyl peroxide. Add 1 dropperful to 2oz of water and consume 3 times per day.
Sources:
Balch, P. A (2010). Prescription for Nutritional Healing (5th ed), Penguin Group.
Lu, H.C (1986). Chinese System of Food Cures Prevention and Remedies. Sterling Publishing Company.