The natural look is always best when it comes to wearing a coverup makeup. Cosmetic products that contain ingredients such as red dyes, sulfates and heavy oils are very hard on the skin and cause the blocking of the pores that help to contribute to an acne breakout. Cleansing your skin with oils, alcohol and chlorides that are created to treat acne can be damaging to some skin types as they are generally quite harsh. You should always follow directions properly and read all labels before you make a purchase of any of the over-the-counter products. Cleansing 3 times a day is a great start to any acne home treatment. This helps to prevent clore blockage from dirt and an excess of skin oil.

There are now many natural and relatively safe home remdies available on the internet for acne that you can prepare right in your own kitchen with ingredients from your local supermarket or health food store and are relatively inexpensive. Remember that any home remedy can also cause damage to your skin if misused just like any other medication or product for acne treatment. Most of the time, because home remedies use only natural ingredients, they are generally less harsh and much better for your skin. They will not only help to keep your pores clean, but they can help to heal, moisturize and rejuvenate your skin too. Here are a few home remdies that you can try:

Tea Tree Oil: A small bottle of this oil can usually be bought for around $5 and it is very popular as a remedy for acne. It has a refreshing nature that leaves your skin feeling really clean. It is recommended that you dilute the oil first in a small empty bottle before you try using it at full strength. You only want to lightly cleanse your skin and not cause discomfort or inflammation.

Garlic: This is one of the strongest antiboitics in nature and you can rub raw garlic onto your problem areas. Sometimes it can sting a little and be too strong for some people. What you can do is crush up a garlic clove and add a glass of boiling water and let it sit for a few minutes. Then you simply soak a small cloth in the water and garlic solution and apply it to your affected areas. This can sometimes be a little smelly so it is best to do it at night.

Lemon: Try slicing a piece of lemon and rubbing it gently on to the affected areas and allow to dry. Do not wash it off until the next morning. You can also squeeze the lemon juice and add some rose water which you then can apply to your acne lesions.br
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Almost every family has their own unique homemade acne treatments that have been passed down from generation to generation. Some of these treatments are very effective in treating the blemishes that are so embarrassing to young and old alike. Since everyone’s skin is different, you may have to experiment with what works best with your skin, but since these homemade creams, masks and scrubs are easy to make and don’t cost much, it is easy to try several.

Remember when using or making homemade acne treatments to use only fresh ingredients and to make only small amounts at a time, especially when using fruits and vegetable ingredients. Fruit and vegetables can turn rancid and, if they do, it will result in bad smelling and very unhealthy treatments.

Since various skin types may have special needs with regards to treatment, consider using the following:

Oily skin

Oily skin can handle more absorbing and drying agents. Even so, it is important to avoid over-using these products as they can result in dry, flaky or irritated patches of skin. Good homemade acne treatments for oily skin include:

* Beat one egg white until very stiff. Add a couple of drops of fresh lemon juice or one or two drops of witch hazel. Apply this mixture to the face and allow to stand for one or two minutes. Before it dries, simply rinse the face with warm water and follow with a cool rinse.

* Oatmeal is great for drawing oil from the pores. Mix a small amount of oatmeal with boiling water and mix to a thick paste. Allow to cool until warm or even cold. Add a little more water to make the mixture easy to spread and apply to the skin. Allow to stand for five minutes and then gently rinse off. The oatmeal will soothe dry skin as well and will act as a gentle exfoliant.

* Slice a raw tomato into about ? inch slices. Press between a paper towel to remove excess moisture, or mash the tomato and allow to stand in a kitchen sieve. Place either the towel dry slices or the damp tomato mash on the face and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water followed by cool.

* Strawberries can also be mashed and then applied to the face. Some people add a bit of oatmeal to the strawberry pulp to create an oatmeal-strawberry facemask. Be sure to rinse off in five to ten minutes, as it can be very drying to the face.

Dry skin

For those individuals that have both dry skin and blemishes, or that have combination skin, it is important to provide moisture and avoid drying agents. The following treatments are effective:

* Mash an avocado and apply it directly to the skin. Allow to sit for a few minutes and rinse off.

* Mash a very ripe banana and apply to the skin. Leave on about two minutes and rinse off with warm water followed by cold.

* Oatmeal can also be used to sooth irritated, dry skin. Mix as above and allow to cool. Apply the mask cold to the skin and gently rinse off with warm water. Do not rub or scrub, simply rinse off.

* For a very nourishing treatment, mix one egg yolk, one tsp of olive oil and one teaspoon of honey. Allow to stay on the skin for several minutes and then rinse off. Pat dry.

* A small amount of honey added directly to the top of a blemish and then covered with a band-aid will act to naturally decrease the redness overnight.

Using homemade acne treatments is a great way to use everyday kitchen products to have the healthiest possible skin.