Skin Care Advice
The Top 5 Natural Skin Care Ingredients for Acne Treatment
Acne is an incredibly common skin problem, and there are many washes, creams, and prescription treatments to help remedy it; however, there are also many natural ingredients that can be found in over-the-counter products that are excellent for treating acne-prone skin. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5:
Aloe Vera is a plant extract that people have been using to treat their skin for thousands of years. It soothes irritated skin and can visibly reduce redness and inflammation. Many even claim that with long-term use, Aloe Vera can also reduce the visibility of acne scars.
Niacinamide (B3) has been known to reduce acne severity when applied in a topical serum or gel. It also helps prevent sun damage, and is useful in fading the appearance of rosacea.
Green tea extract can reduce the production of sebum, an oily substance that can cause acne when overproduced. It is also known to help reduce and prevent inflammation.
Copper is a mineral that is naturally antimicrobial, meaning that it kills and prevents the growth of bacteria. This makes it an excellent disinfectant, and a useful tool for fighting bacteria that can cause acne when applied topically. Many acne washes include copper, and some skin care serums contain copper gluconate, a form of copper that absorbs into the skin more easily.
None of these ingredients will totally cure your acne on their own, but they are all important tools in your acne-fighting regimen. Try to find topical serums, creams, or washes that contain several of these ingredients. Using one or several of these products is the best way to fight back against acne naturally. Here are our two favorite products that contain these ingredients:
Advanced Skin Care’s Retinol Plus Serum is a natural serum with salicylic acid, Aloe Vera, and niacinamide, as well as an organic herbal infusion and several different essential oils. It’s great for helping to unclog pores, and for soothing and balancing blemished, inflamed skin.
If you’re looking to fight acne, aging, and dry skin all at once, Bio-Vive’s Tri-B Complex Serum is a great all-in-one solution. With a blend of B vitamins (including niacinamide), snap-8 peptide, copper gluconate, and hyaluronic acid, this serum helps skin look firmer, less inflamed, and suppler. It also helps to relieve dry and itchy skin.