Say goodbye to troublesome skin woes with our comprehensive guide on tackling acne and boils naturally. We’ve gathered a powerful arsenal of supplements and herbs to help you achieve clear and healthy skin. From internal remedies to topical treatments, you’ll find a range of effective solutions to alleviate acne inflammation and deal with bothersome boils. Explore the world of natural remedies that can restore your skin’s glow and confidence.
Supplements:
- Chromium
- Lecithin
- Vitamin A & E
- Primrose Oil
- Chlorophyll
- Niacin
- Lysine
- MSM
Herbs:
- Burdock Root, Dandelion Root, Echinacea, English walnut, Marigold, Wild Strawberry
External Remedies
Recipe – Topical Treatment:
Ingredients:
- 5-10 drops of tea tree oil
- 5-10 drops vitamin E essential oil
- 1 green tea bag
- 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
Instructions:
- Brew a cup of green tea and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel with 5-10 drops of tea tree oil and 5-10 drops vitamin E essential oil.
- Open the green tea bag and mix the loose tea leaves with the aloe vera, vitamin E and tea tree oil mixture.
- Apply the mixture to your face using a cotton pad or your fingers, focusing on areas with acne.
- Leave the mixture on your face for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse off the mixture with lukewarm water and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
- Apply your regular moisturizer or sunscreen.
This treatment can be repeated 2-3 times a week to help reduce acne inflammation and prevent future breakouts. Remember to do a patch test before applying this treatment to your entire face to make sure that your skin does not have an adverse reaction to any of the ingredients.
Herbs: Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), clove (Eugenia caryophyllata), garlic (Allium sativum)
Remedy: Dab 1 drop of neat tea tree or clove essential oil onto the pus-filled head of a boil or pimple twice a day. Alternatively, cut a clove of garlic in half and rub over the area twice a day.
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Herb: Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Remedy: Apply ointment or cream, or dab undiluted tincture onto the pus-filled area twice a day.
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Herb: Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Remedy: Apply comfrey ointment or cream to the pus-filled area twice a day.
Caution: Do not use comfrey on broken skin.
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Herb: Lemon (Citrus limon)
Remedy: Dab pure lemon juice onto the pus-filled area, or dilute 1 tsp of lemon juice with 1 tbsp of water and use as a skin wash twice a day.
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Herbs: Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra), calendula (Calendula officinalis), myrrh (Commiphora molmol), echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
Remedy: Mix 1 level tsp of slippery elm powder with sufficient calendula, myrrh, or echinacea tincture to make a thick, smooth
paste. Place on and around the boil, and bandage securely. Remove after 1–2 hours.
Note: This remedy is especially useful for drawing painful boils and splinters.
Internal Remedies
Herbs: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), burdock (Arctium lappa)
Remedy: Make a decoction using 5 g of burdock root and 10 g of dandelion root with 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Divide into 3 doses and drink during the day.
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Herb: Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
Remedy: Take echinacea tablets or capsules, or make a decoction of 10 g of root to 3 cups (750 ml) of water and drink during the day.
