Acne causes to be considered:

If you have Acne consider these causes:
1. Contact with an oily substance. ( eg. vegetable oil, mineral oil)
2. Adverse reactions to medication.

It is widely thought that Acne is most likely propagated by secretion of sex hormones at puberty. These sex hormones are called Androgens and are secreted in both male and female. Androgens enhance production of oil from the skin's oil glands.

Acne forms when the skin's oil glands become overactive and for whatever reason the oil cannot back out and oil builds up. At this point swelling takes place. The collection of pus can lead to inflammation and is normally colonizes by a bacteria called Propionibacterium.

Under extreme circumstances the pus glands may burst through the skin and produce cysts.

Doctors now consider Acne a fungus on the face.

It is also thought that a colon blockage can contribute to acne.

A high quality Colon Cleanser is suggested to get things moving and to sustain a clean colon.

Is Acne curable? Here are some home remedies:

The incidence of acne breakouts can be reduced by using a face wash containing Tea Tree Oil. Wash your face thoroughly with warm purified water twice a day morning and evenings.

Do not apply anything that is oily to your face especially cosmetics.

If you have extra dry skin use skin products made specifically for dry skin. Always wash face thoroughly.

There are many Acne astringent cleansers on the market that work towards oil buildup. Sometimes these products cause dry skin, redness and itching. Apply these products only to Acne affected areas.

Here are some natural Herbal Remedies for Acne and can add to overall skin improvement: 1. Burdock root
2. Chamomile
3. Dandelion root
4. lavender
5. Bergamot
6. Juniper

Additionally, poke root and Echinacea have been used for their anti-inflammatory properties.

Also red clover has been to be effective for its estrogenic action.

Another herb known to be effective with Acne cases is witch hazel, an excellent astringent.

Home Herbal Remedies for Acne sufferers:

Add some ground ginger to a little milk, stir and apply to Acne affected area.

A cinnamon and honey paste makes a good night time concoction. Wash thoroughly with warm water in the morning. Do this for about a two week period.

Apply a mixture of cinnamon and lemon juice to infected area.

Make a paste of water and ground orange peel and administer to Acne. Thoroughly wash with warm water after thirty minutes.

Garlic rubbed on Acne periodically has a soothing medicinal affect.

Raw papaya juice rubbed on Acne infected area has been known to relieve swelling and soothe.

Another paste reported to have significant healing properties for Acne is salt and vinegar. Be sure to thoroughly wash and rinse after thirty minutes.

Get some fresh mint and liberally rub over Acne area.

Apply a paste of vinegar and turmeric to infected area and then wash off with water (lukewarm)after twenty minutes or so.

This may actually prevent or cure Acne. Drink wheat grass juice. Make a poultice of water and ground sesame seeds to help alleviate inflammation and itching.

Other Acne Treatment:

There are reports that Acupuncture may have a positive reaction to Acne affected areas.

A popular homeopathic herbal remedy for Acme sufferers as well as people who have blind boils and pustules is Kali brom.

If you have blackheads, oily skin and pustules try selenium for relief.

Conventional Medicine: Note: I am personally opposed to pharmaceutical drugs.

There are many topical Acne medications available as well as internal medications. Please read side effects before taking any prescribed or over the counter drug.

Therapeutic Injections:

Injecting steroids directly into cysts or scar tissue is an option in extreme cases. There have been some success but please note we are talking about steroids a foreign entity to the human body.

Lastly; Surgery:

Surgery should only be considered under the worst case scenario. Surgeons can open up and remove whiteheads and blackheads and reduce blemishes.