I was one of those kids that could never get rid of my acne. Even into my 20s I still struggled with blemishes. I tried all kinds of pills and creams, but nothing really worked. I started looking into how to get rid of acne naturally. I figure that I really don’t need all those harsh chemicals on my skin. Not to mention all the money I was wasting on them. So I started doing some research into ways to get rid of acne. There are all kinds of crazy “techniques” out there that claim to get rid of acne fast, but don’t trust everything you read. I would highly suggest running any strange remedies by a doctor or dermatologist first.

There are several natural ways to get rid of acne that I’ve discovered over the last few years. Some are very simple. Some are a little more involved, but all have worked for me in the past. That’s not to say that every single one will work for you. Everyone’s skin is different. Some of it has to do with your ethnicity. Some of it is just simple genetics. However, don’t be afraid to try each of the acne remedies I have below. Just keep track of what you try. If it doesn’t work, no big deal. If it works, then try it again! Keep trying it just to make sure that it wasn’t a coincidence.

I know that I have my “go-to” acne treatments that I know will always work for me. If I don’t need to worry about getting rid of my acne overnight, then I might try a new trick to see if it works any better. So, really, the choice is yours. Below, I’ve put together my top natural acne remedies. Give them a try and see what you think!

Mint for Acne

The best stuff for this acne remedy is to go to your local health foods store and look for mint in some form. You can usually find the plant form or in a concentrated form in a bottle. If you get the leaves, then you’ll need to crush them up and make some “mint juice.” Apply this paste to your acne and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. If you get the concentrated mint, you can just apply this directly to your acne and wash it off after 10-15 minutes. Do this in the morning and in the evening before you go to bed.

Oatmeal for Acne

Using oatmeal for acne is one of my favorite natural remedies. Not only is it great for curing your acne, but it also does wonders for your skin. It’s also very simple to use. Go to your panty (or the store) and buy some plain oatmeal. Don’t get the instant oatmeal! Stir some warm water into the oatmeal and make a soupy mixture. Don’t make it too soupy though or it won’t stick on your face.

Once you have this oatmeal mixture, apply it generously to your face. You may want to wrap a towel around your shoulders. This oatmeal mask can get a little messy. Once you have completely covered your face, let the oatmeal sit for 15 minutes. Then simply wash off with warm water. You can also to this once in the morning and once in the evening.

Just using these 2 remedies has worked wonders for me. Anytime I get asked how to get rid of acne naturally, I always give them these 2 tips. Mint and Oatmeal are my “go-to guys” whenever a pimple pops up. Give them a try. It’s very easy to get the ingredients. They’re sold practically anywhere and they’re very cheap. If these don’t work for you after a few days, then try something more exotic. But, I can almost guaranty that these natural acne remedies will work better than just about anything out there.