Wouldn’t it be great if you could get rid of acne instantly? Like overnight? Well, what if I tell you that you can?
Acne sufferers are constantly trying out new and expensive products that burn a hole in their pocket. What’s even more tragic, these products are usually not effective at all or best case scenario – they have some limited and short-term effect.
Acne can have many underlying causes and without figuring out what the cause of your specific type of acne is, you will not be able to solve this problem permanently.
So, if these expensive products don’t work in the long run, then why not try something that is equally (and even more) effective, but doesn’t disrupt your budget?
There are many natural ingredients and products that work on acne almost instantly. Nature has provided us with all types of cures, we just need to learn how to use them. And no, this is not just my recommendation, science also agrees!
Below, you will see our top 4 natural ingredients that work on acne instantly.
1.Tea Tree Oil
Considered to be one of the most effective natural acne cures, tea tree oil has been used for centuries as a solution to acne and other skin problems.
Tea tree oil has strong antibacterial properties which will decrease the redness and swelling of your acne, as well as dry them out and get rid of all the impurities stuck in your pore.
If you plan on using tea tree oil throughout your whole face, make sure that you dilute it with water. Or, for a faster cure that works instantly, dip a cotton ball in the tea tree essential oil and use it as a spot treatment. Apply the soaked cotton ball directly and only on your pimple and hold it there for 15 to 20 minutes.
Don’t hold the tea tree oil cotton ball more than that because the undiluted oil is very strong and can actually even burn your skin.
2.Aspirin
Even though it sounds weird, aspirin is an incredibly fast acne fighting agent. This is due to its components such as salicylic acid which will dry out your acne and reduce the inflammation.
To use this natural acne cure, you will need to mash the aspirin pill until it looks like a powder and then mix it with some water until it reaches the consistency of a thicker paste.
When you prepare this paste, you can apply it as a spot treatment directly on the pimple. Leave it there to work its magic overnight.
If you see that aspirin causes some unwanted reaction on your skin, you don’t have to keep it overnight. Instead, rinse the aspirin off after some minutes.
3.Lemon or Apple Cider Vinegar
Both lemon, as well as apple cider vinegar, are acids, but they’re actually alkaline and they balance your skin’s pH levels. You can use lemon and apple cider as acne cures in several different ways, depending on the purpose.
If you want to use it as a toner throughout the whole face, dilute them with water, in ratio 1:10. So, one part apple cider and ten parts water. Same goes with lemon juice.
Another way to use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice is as a spot treatment for immediate acne relief. In this case, you don’t need to dilute them, since you will need them strong, to help you get rid of the pimple where you apply it. Dab a small cotton ball in apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, and then rub it on the pimple. Feel free to leave it overnight. In the morning, when you get up, your pimple will be noticeably smaller and less inflamed.
4.Green Tea
We all know that green tea has many skin benefits, but did you know that it can also be used for an instant acne relief? Green tea contains many skin enhancing components, especially the antioxidant called EGCG. This antioxidant is known for fighting inflammation and destroying the P.acnes bacteria present in your pimples.
Because of this and many other components, green tea is considered to be one of the best natural ingredients that work on acne instantly. To reap all the benefits from green tea, you don’t have to spend a ton of money on products. You can simply make your own cure at home.
All you need is green tea and boiling water. You can try making the tea stronger than you normally would for drinking since you will need it to be more concentrated in order to have an effect on your acne.
For example, boil 1 cup of water and steep 2 or 3 tablespoons of green tea inside for 5 to 10 minutes. Use this mixture as a spot treatment or spritz it throughout your whole face. There are absolutely no side effects of this mixture and usually, it doesn’t cause any skin irritation, so feel free to leave it overnight.
In the morning, your skin should feel tighter and fresh, and your acne should be visibly improved.
Inflammation and bacteria are the two main culprits for the appearance of acne. And green tea is so effective because its features are able to fight both of these acne causes.
Conclusion
As you can see, fighting acne doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket. Nature provided us with tons of different alternative treatment options for so many conditions, especially acne. I hope my 4 natural ingredients for fighting acne worked for you. If not, try different acne treating natural cures such as raw honey, cinnamon, witch hazel, Zinc supplements, etc.
Remember that also diet plays a huge part in skin health and especially the appearance of acne. So, if none of our tips worked for you, try limiting sugars and avoid dairy products and processed foods, and see if this will help you.
Focus on dark leafy greens, fruits, healthy fats, and lean proteins. And completely remove any processed foods, smoked meats, dairy products, fast food, and simple carbs and sugars. One of these tips, or a combination of some, will definitely be the solution for you! If you experienced positive results from another natural acne home remedy, feel free to share it with the rest of us!