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Finding the best home remedies for acne can involve doing some research and experimentation. It's best if you test acne home remedies one at a time. Done this way, you can tell which treatment works and which one doesn't. Let's take a look at some home remedies that people have used over the years to treat their acne.

You can use everyday ingredients to make a variety of facial treatments. Turmeric, a spice with a lot of healing properties, can be used for making your own facial masks. In India, turmeric is often mixed with clarified butter, sandalwood powder and water to make a facial mask. One of the better known facial masks for acne is one made with oatmeal. For this homemade facial mask, you'll want to mix one part baking soda to two parts oatmeal. Add water to make the paste. The good thing about this type of remedy is that once you find one that works, you have a simple and cheap way to treat acne any time it reappears. In many parts of the world, garlic is a staple home remedy for a variety of ailments. Garlic can be taken orally, or for acne, it can be applied to the skin. Garlic is a natural anti-bacterial agent. To use for treating acne, you'll need to mash up garlic. A food grinder or a mortar and pestle can help you do this. You can apply the mashed up garlic where you have acne and you'll need to leave this on there for a few minutes. The one downside to this acne remedy is the strong odor of garlic. Thus, you'll need to thoroughly wash off the garlic to get rid of the smell. However, be careful not to scrub your face too hard when you wash it, as doing so will irritate your skin further.

Did you know that ice is an acne treatment? In fact, it shouldn't cost you anything but your time filling the ice trays and sticking them in the freezer. For treating many types of inflammation, ice if often used. This makes ice an excellent treatment for inflammatory acne. Wrap the ice cubes in a soft piece of cloth or use an ice pack. Your skin will become irritated if you apply ice directly onto the skin. This acne treatment is quick too -- just use it for 5 minutes and you're good to go. You can do this as often as you want throughout the day, especially when new pimples are forming. For best results, use this treatment when the acne is still in its early stages. This is going to help stop the pimples from getting bigger or becoming inflamed.

There is no shortage of home remedies for acne. The ones we shared in this article have been used by many people with good results. When it come to acne treatments, there isn't one treatment that will work for everyone, so what you need to do is give several natural acne treatments a try until you come across the one that effectively treats your acne problem. Be aware that these remedies are best for mild to moderate acne. If you have a severe outbreak of acne you should see a dermatologist.

References:

http://solutionsforpimples.com/2015/04/26/best-acne-products-for-teens/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8iPV2U3UVc