Most people go through stages in life where their skin rebels; you are not alone. 89% of people in their teens are affected and, though acne tends to decrease as the years go on, some adults are still severely affected. So what is one to do if one has sensitive skin or cannot take internal medications due to health problems? There are a few natural remedies for acne which may help to ease the severity of the situation.

Your cleanliness and what you eat are two large components. Skin must be cleaned, since oil and grease clog up pores. Take a shower and wash your hair at least once a day and you won’t have anything to worry about on the hygiene front. Food is a more complex problem because each person reacts differently. However, it is safe to say that bad food breeds bad health and bad skin. Too much sugar or carbohydrates have been linked to skin problems, whereas water and fresh produce can clear skin.

Stress is the other big acne producer. Find time for yourself, work out your stress in cathartic ways, and learn to manage stressful situations. A very old remedy for acne is sulphur-based cleaners. Sulphur has great medical properties and is safe to use. Zinc also works.

Aloe Vera and tea tree oil can reduce the swelling of your skin and make acne appear smaller and less red. Sunshine is another debatable remedy–but wear sunscreen! Some believe that strenuous exercise is good for clearing the pores, since one sweats healthily. Remember to shower very soon after! This is also good for your circulation and for your overall health.

When all is said and done, though, ‘natural’ remedies may be no remedies at all for very serious cases. Doctors would have the best answers given your medical specifics, skin type, and the severity of the problem. It may even take a few tries for the doctor to find the right combination for you. It is a very complex problem and requires diligence.

Some medications can be taken alone, others are made to be taken with creams or scrubs. The problem is that acne can be a hormonal or hereditary problem which is not cured by natural remedies; medication is needed. It is nothing to be embarrassed about, however, since almost all people suffer through it at some point in their lives.

You would need something much more hard-hitting, meaning a medication. There have been numerous advances and break-throughs in this field; you don’t have to suffer through skin complaints when there are safe options that can be tailored to fit you. Skin is the largest organ, so it needs a little tending to, and like any other organ it needs a little medical attention from time to time.