In this article we take a look at some of the kinds of herbal remedies which a person can use and why they are effective at helping to treat this particular skin condition.  But before you do commence using them it is important that you discuss the matter with your doctor first.

1.  Aloe Vera - This particular herb contains anti-inflammatory and immune stimulant properties.  Plus the aloe gel also contains anti-bacterial and astringent properties both of which can help to fight the bacteria, which is causing the acne to erupt.  To use this type of herbal remedy you need to apply the gel directly to the area of skin that is affected.

2. Calendula - Contains properties that help the skin tissue to heal.  It like the Aloe Vera contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties along with analgesic ones as well.  You can either apply the herbal treatment directly to the skin in a cream format or else infuse some of the herb in hot water or then allow the steam that is produced to be absorbed into the skin.  Plus you can even apply this directly to your skin as a face wash and will help to prevent further infection.

3.  Lavender - Just like all the herbs that we mention in this article this particular one contains both anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can help to fight the bacteria that are causing the acne.  As with all treatments we mention here this needs to be applied topically (directly) to the affected area and the essential oil should be mixed with water or carrier fluid before it is applied.

4.  Tea Tree Essential Oil - Of all the different kinds of herbal remedies that we mention in this article this is the most popular one.  Just like all the rest of the remedies we have told you about this one contain anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties.  But as with all of the other remedies we have mentioned here this one is applied topically to the skin.  But it needs to be mixed with either water or a carrier fluid else it can cause damage to a person's skin.

Along with the herbal remedies mentioned above for treating acne there are plenty of others that you may want to try.  Such as walnut leaf that has astringent properties and is best used as  face or skin wash.  Then there is witch hazel that just like tea tree oil contains both anti-bacterial and astringent properties, which can help to fight the bacteria causing the acne.

What is important to remember however is that these herbal remedies for acne help to treat the condition from outside.  You therefore also need to look at what is actually causing the increased production of the oil (sebum) in the first place.  Generally dietary and lifestyle habits can be a reason for a person who is suffering from this skin condition.  So making changes to both their diet and lifestyle can further help to improve the problem.