What are the natural treatments available for Acne?

There are a lot of natural treatments available which include creams, diets, herbs and dietary supplements. Theories claim that these are very helpful to cure acne, but most of the people have found it not effective.

Although there is limited evidence of natural treatments, some of them are discussed below:

Tea tree oil
Studies show that cream containing 5 % tea tree oil is as helpful as lotions containing 5 % of benzoyl peroxide. But the tree oil works more slowly. There has been evidence that tea tree oil cause skin reaction called contact dermatitis. Another concern is that tea tree oil can cause breast development in young boys. It is better not to use tea tree oil in case of acne rosacea as it might worsen the symptoms.

Zinc Supplements
Zinc helps to improve acne by reducing and healing inflammation. If it is taken with food, then it reduces the side effects, including nausea and bad taste in mouth. Acne breakouts can also be reduced by using zinc containing cream and lotions.

Glycolic Acid
It is a natural acid found in sugar cane, which helps to unclog pores and remove dead cells. It also improves the appearance of the scars.