Question
Natural Acne Treatment: Which is more effective?
I wonder about the natural acne treatment. Are there other effective options?
Response
Many natural acne treatments are available, including diets, creams, dietary supplements and herbs. Some argue that these therapies are useful in the treatment of acne, but most have not proven effective.
Although the evidence is limited, some natural acne treatments may be useful to reduce inflammation and reduce acne outbreaks.
Tea tree oil. Some studies suggest that gels containing 5 percent tea tree oil are as effective as lotions containing five percent benzoyl peroxide, although the tea tree oil might work more slowly. For some people, tea tree oil may cause a skin reaction known as contact dermatitis. There is also some concern that topical products containing tea tree oil may cause breast growth in young men. Do not use tea tree oil, if you have rosacea, it can worsen symptoms.