Benefits

• Herbs offer a natural approach to treating and preventing acne. They contain no harsh or harmful chemical ingredients which can lead to future damage for your skin or body.
  
  

Considerations

• Not all acne treatments work equally for each individual, so an herbal approach may not be as effective for some individuals. Herbal acne treatments may also take longer to work than conventional treatments.
  
  

Risks

• As with any product, allergies may occur with herbal products. This could make your condition worse for a time or require medical assistance.
  
  

Suggestions

• Dried chamomile flowers can be made into a poultice applied directly to acne lesions, burdock root used as a tea detoxifies skin from within, yellow dock detoxifies the intestines and helps to rid the body of toxins that produce acne and milk thistle detoxifies skin.
  
  

Sourcing Herbs

• Herbs and herbal supplements can be purchased in most any natural foods or wellness store. Take your time and browse the supplement aisles to find the supplements that best suit you. Herbs can also be purchased online.