references
American Academy of Dermatology: “Adult Acne”
Acne Support UK: “Vitamin A”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Retinoid or Retinol?”
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: “Aloe Vera”
Pharmacognosy Review: “Aloe vera: Potential Candidate in Health Management Via Modulation of Biological Activities”
Journal of Dermatological Treatment: “Effect of Aloe vera topical gel combined with tretinoin in treatment of mild and moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, prospective trial
Mayo Clinic: “Aloe”
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: “Skin Conditions and Complementary Health Approaches: What the Science Says”
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents: “Treatment of acne with tea tree oil (melaleuca) products: A review of efficacy, tolerability and potential modes of action”
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: “Complementary therapies for acne vulgaris”
Australasian Journal of Dermatology: “Tea tree oil gel for mild to moderate acne; a 12 week uncontrolled, open-label phase II pilot study”
Central Asian Journal of Global Health: “Honey: A Therapeutic Agent for Disorders of the Skin”
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology: “Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review”
Scientia Pharmaceutica: “Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Cinnamon Bark, Honey, and Their Combination Effects against Acne-Causing Bacteria”
Journal of Integrative Medicine: ”Effects of cosmetics containing purified honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) venom on acne vulgaris”
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology: “Evaluation of anti-acne property of purified bee venom serum in humans”
Dermnet NZ: “What is sebum?”
StatPearls: “Salicylic Acid (Aspirin)”
Antioxidants: “Green Tea and Other Tea Polyphenols: Effects on Sebum Production and Acne Vulgaris”
U.S. Forest Service: “Tannins”
Kaiser Permanente: “Witch Hazel”
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: “Zinc”
Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.
Products like aloe vera may help clear up acne naturally.
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- Vitamin A
- Aloe Vera
- Tea Tree Oil
- Honey
- Bee Venom
- Salicylic Acid
- Baking Soda
- Green Tea
- Zinc
- Witch Hazel
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Lemon or Orange
It won't clear up acne overnight, but a retinol cream can help calm pimple flares.
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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream: $28; Sephora.com Pond’s Rejuveness Advanced Hydrating Night Cream: $7.99; Target.com The Inkey List Retinol Serum: $9.99; TheInkeyList.com
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If you can't seem to get rid of your acne, it's safe to try tea tree oil as a remedy.
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Image Credit: Veronika Viskova/iStock/GettyImages
Bee venom is a naturally occurring substance, but you'll have to look for it in an over-the-counter product.
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Some people may be allergic to insect venom and could experience serious or even life-threatening reactions when exposed to these products. Avoid these products if you have a known allergy to bee stings or other insects. And, to be on the safe side, anyone trying these products for the first time should apply a “test dose” to a very small area of skin and wait several hours to see if a reaction occurs.
Try baking soda paste as an overnight remedy for pimples.
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Image Credit: Mykola Sosiukin/iStock/GettyImages
American Academy of Dermatology: “Adult Acne”
Acne Support UK: “Vitamin A”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Retinoid or Retinol?”
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: “Aloe Vera”
Pharmacognosy Review: “Aloe vera: Potential Candidate in Health Management Via Modulation of Biological Activities”
Journal of Dermatological Treatment: “Effect of Aloe vera topical gel combined with tretinoin in treatment of mild and moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, prospective trial
Mayo Clinic: “Aloe”
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: “Skin Conditions and Complementary Health Approaches: What the Science Says”
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents: “Treatment of acne with tea tree oil (melaleuca) products: A review of efficacy, tolerability and potential modes of action”
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: “Complementary therapies for acne vulgaris”
Australasian Journal of Dermatology: “Tea tree oil gel for mild to moderate acne; a 12 week uncontrolled, open-label phase II pilot study”
Central Asian Journal of Global Health: “Honey: A Therapeutic Agent for Disorders of the Skin”
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology: “Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review”
Scientia Pharmaceutica: “Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Cinnamon Bark, Honey, and Their Combination Effects against Acne-Causing Bacteria”
Journal of Integrative Medicine: ”Effects of cosmetics containing purified honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) venom on acne vulgaris”
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology: “Evaluation of anti-acne property of purified bee venom serum in humans”
Dermnet NZ: “What is sebum?”
StatPearls: “Salicylic Acid (Aspirin)”
Antioxidants: “Green Tea and Other Tea Polyphenols: Effects on Sebum Production and Acne Vulgaris”
U.S. Forest Service: “Tannins”
Kaiser Permanente: “Witch Hazel”
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: “Zinc”
