The Best Natural Ingredients For Treating Acne
Pharmacies and beauty stores are awash with products designed to target acne and breakouts, both natural and chemical. Whilst some chemical products can be incredibly harsh and drying on the skin, there are some wonderful ingredients in nature that are highly effective at treating spots and blemishes.
Here, we share with you the best ingredients from nature for helping to remedy acne, all found in the Alba Botanica Acnedote range.
Salicylic Acid
Alba Botanica AcneDote contains medicated concentrations of 2% salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid that helps loosen dead skin cells and clear pores. This is naturally derived from Willow Bark Extract, another key ingredient in the range. Salicylic acid works by thoroughly cleaning the skin’s surface and helping to slough away dead skin cells. Note, embarking on an anti-acne regimen is no quick fix and it can take at least three weeks for skin to respond to any kind of routine.
Willow Bark Extract
Willow bark extract possesses astringent, anti-inflammatory, soothing and conditioning properties. As well as the aforementioned ingredient, salicylic acid, willow bark extract contains phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins and important skin minerals, which all aid with skin regeneration which is important when you are trying to heal acne.
Neem Extract
Neem is not only an oil regulator it also possesses antibacterial properties. Both these factors make neem extract an excellent ingredient to help keep acne at bay, or at least under control. Neem extract has also been found to help with reducing marks and scars caused by acne, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Lavender Oil
Lavender helps to soothe and nourish the skin and can be effective at reducing the appearance of dark spots and scars caused by acne. It is thought that acne breakouts in adults can be caused by stress, and lavender is known to help reduce stress and anxiety. Lavender also has antibacterial properties, which is useful in helping keep the skin’s surface clean and spot-free.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil is considered an effective natural ingredient which fights several strains of bacteria associated with acne. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, which helps reduce flareups.
