Waking up with an unwelcome zit is pretty much a universally frustrating experience. Acne spares no one and its causes can be anywhere from puberty and hormones to pollution and stress. If you struggled with acne during your teenage years, you may have held high hopes that adulthood would finally gift you with clearer skin---only to discover firsthand that breakouts can happen even in your 20s or 30s. The good news is, there’s a whole arsenal of anti-acne products in every beauty aisle and among the most popular ones are those that are formulated with natural ingredients.
Because acne is so common---affecting up to 50 million Americans annually---and often a challenge to treat, it has spawned a plethora of remedies that range from eyebrow-raising home cures (uh, toothpaste as spot treatment, anyone?) to professional prescriptions. But with the ever-growing green trend, more and more people are skipping synthetic chemicals and embracing natural ingredients---as evidenced by toners, cleansers and spot treatments that feature tea tree oil, charcoal and green tea, among others. But the question really is, are natural acne fixes just as effective?
To answer this all-too-important question, a little digging is in order. Here, we list the most commonly used natural acne treatments and find out if there’s enough science to back up their claims.
With over 10 years of writing and editing experience, Janeca Racho has worked with clients in the fashion, entertainment, food, health and travel industries. An adventurer at heart, she will gladly trade her heels for a good pair of hiking shoes and skip hotels to camp under the stars. She loves horror movies, googling ingredients in her beauty products and backpacking trips with her toddler. Her newfound obsession: nude lipstick.
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