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7. Neem
Sometimes called Margosa or Indian lilac, this herb is a popular Ayurvedic remedy for cystic acne. Neem contains antimicrobial and antiseptic compounds that can reduce pain and inflammation. It can also detoxify and purify the blood if taken internally
Make a paste by wetting and mashing neem leaves and placing it on the affected area. Let dry before rinsing off.
You can use neem oil as an alternative. Soak a cotton ball in neem oil and dab it on the affected area. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Whether you use leaves or oil, apply the neem twice daily for seven days, then once a day for best results.
8. Calendula
This herb has a long history of being a very effective treatment for cystic acne. It is naturally anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, so it will remove the bacteria that are causing the acne. It also is great for removing the red look on the surface of the skin. This works just as well as benzoyl peroxide, but it won’t dry out the skin’s surface.
Using calendula could not be easier! Simply make a tea with calendula, allow it to cool. After washing your face, soak a cotton ball in the tea, and rub it over the affected areas. Allow it to dry, but do not rinse it off.
9. Green Tea
According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, one of the active ingredients in green tea called epigallocatechin-3-gallate can improve acne symptoms by modulating intracellular molecular targets and inhibiting the bacteria that causes acne.
Drink three or four cups of green tea each day to fight inflammation and bacteria from the inside.
Also, mix ¼ cup of water with ¼ cup of freshly brewed green tea and saturate a cotton ball with this solution. Apply to the affected area and allow to sit for 15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Do this twice a day until you see a reduction in your cystic acne, then once a day afterwards.
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