As acne is a stressful problem and those who suffer with it tend to feel self conscious and depressed, they are also very diffident about trying out medications that have chemicals as they fear that it would just make the eruptions worse. These people feel much more comfortable with home treatment for acne and home remedies and are more than willing to try them out. After all home treatment and remedies are harmless ingredients which are available in our homes most of the time. Not only are people, who have the problem of acne more comfortable with trying out home treatment, they also find very often that these remedies are quite effective.

One of the first things that anyone has to learn, even if they have a clear skin and want to maintain it that way, is to have a regular routine of cleaning, toning and moisturizing their skin. Whether you live in the suburbs and are surrounded by fresh air and greenery, of in the midst of pollution, it does not matter. These three steps should be maintained like a ritual. What you use for cleansing and moisturizing largely depends on your skin type. For an oily skin use a cleanser or a mild soap that is not too rich, similarly the moisturizer should also be a light one. If you have a dry skin then use a more creamy face wash and a rich moisturizer. Olive oil is a good cleansing agent and so is yogurt. However if your skin is oily, then use cotton wool dipped in cucumber juice to which a few drops of lime juice has been added. You will have to avoid the lime juice if you have eruptions as this will cause a burning sensation. Cucumber juice is a good astringent too, which can be supplemented with rose water also. As a moisturizer yogurt, honey or fresh cream will work wonders. For those who have acne, honey would be most suitable as this also has healing powers and removes scars.

As a final step with home treatment, to ensure that the pores do not remain open, you can rub your skin down with an ice cube or splash cold water on your face. Using a home made face pack will also help in tightening the pores and giving your skin an even look. For this mix some rose water in cucumber pulp and a little gram flour to make a smooth paste and apply on your face and neck; leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash off with cold water. For a dry skin a table spoon of full cream milk powder added to this will give a moisturizing effect too. Be innovative and experiment with fruits and other ingredients at home and you may come up with your own unique face pack that suits you better than any that is sold over the counter.

The age old saying that 2 liters of water is essential is very true and the best way to hydrate your system and also to detoxify it. Avoid oily stuff and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Remember to keep your digestive system clean and include fiber in your diet. So try out the home treatment for acne and feel confident about being free of acne.