Natural Acne Skin Care

After struggling with acne for over half of my life, I recently tried switching over completely to a 100% natural skin care routine. Simple ingredients, homemade remedies, many items you could probably find in your grocery store. I can honestly tell you without any hesitation that my skin has never looked or felt better, and the acne and scars I used to try and hide are fading and gone. It’s hard to believe that I spent years buying product after product with fancy ingredients to clear my skin, and the answer ended up being the most simple, inexpensive products I could find.

I’ve shared a little bit of my experience so far with you on Instagram, and I know you guys are dying to hear what I’ve been using. I wanted to wait until I had tried everything for awhile and could give you an honest, full review, and I’m so excited to share my natural skin care routine with you that has completely saved my skin!

Let me start at the beginning… In my teen years I started getting acne, which turned into some scarring and years of frustration. When I was pregnant with my son, it got so awful that someone actually asked me if I had shingles.

Natural Skin Care Routine That Saved My Skin

Since then my acne has cleared up a lot, but I still get occasional hormonal breakouts, especially around my chin and jawline.

When I first started trying to treat my acne, I would buy the strongest products I could find and use them religiously. Proactiv, Neutrogena, Clean and Clear… I tried them all. The harsh ingredients would dry my face out, and then I would have to moisturize like crazy to not look like a dried up raisin. It was a constant, annoying cycle that never really cleared up the acne.

I eventually started trying more natural products that did help tremendously from what I was using. Aveeno Clear Complexion foaming cleanser and daily moisturizer were products I used for a long time. Now out of my 20’s and into my 30’s, I am also starting to notice a lot more wrinkles around my eyes, which I already know I am genetically doomed to get no matter how much I fight it. But the thought of spending $20, $50, up to $100+ on eye creams or anti-aging skin care just isn’t in my budget or how I want to spend my hard-earned money.

Natural Acne Care Routine

… but natural, inexpensive ingredients that have been a miracle for my skin. They work together instead of against each other to clean, heal, smooth, and moisturize my skin better than anything I’ve ever found.

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Traditional face cleansers are designed to break down the oils in your skin, but often end up breaking down the natural oils your skin needs to maintain balance. If you haven’t heard of the oil cleansing method, the basic chemistry principal is that “like dissolves like”. Essentially you are cleaning your pores of dirt and bacteria in a natural, gentle and effective manner by replacing the dirty oils with beneficial oils that can heal, protect and nourish your skin.

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Hemp Seed Oil + Lavender | Hemp seed oil is anti-inflammatory, which makes it a great cleanser for acne prone skin, as well as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. It balances out oily skin without clogging pores, improves and restores skin elasticity, and also has antioxidant properties that help regenerate new cells. I mix 1 ounce of hemp seed oil with 10-12 drops of lavender essential oil, which is also antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and healing! I keep the mixture in a little amber glass bottle with a dropper, and use about a quarter size amount to wash my face. I’ll use this in the evening to cleanse before I go to sleep.

Coconut Oil | This oil has many of the same beneficial properties that hemp seed oil has, but is generally not recommended for oily skin because it can clog your pores. What coconut oil IS perfect for is removing makeup! It instantly dissolves any makeup I’m wearing, including mascara and eye makeup that normally doesn’t wash off as easily. I’ll use the coconut oil first to remove my makeup at the end of the day and follow up with the hemp seed oil cleanser to make sure my skin is completely clean, balanced and moisturized. I recommend using liquid coconut oil for two reasons: 1) it is easier to use than solid coconut oil and 2) it is less likely to clog pores.

Raw Manuka Honey | In the morning, I use honey to wash my face. I know that sounds crazy, but it works! I’ve already removed my makeup before I went to bed, so all I need is a light, gentle cleanser to get my skin ready for the day. Raw Manuka honey is unprocessed and unpasteurized (unlike what you normally buy at the grocery store), so all the beneficial nutrients and vitamins are kept intact. This honey contains superior antibacterial and healing properties and is also very nourishing and hydrating, but not great at removing makeup, so stick to coconut oil for that step. Raw Manuka honey is a bit thicker than normal honey, so you’ll need your skin to be slightly wet to use this cleanser.

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Once a week I use a mask to deep clean pores, exfoliate dead skin, and rejuvenate my face. Currently I rotate between these two 100% natural clay masks:

Dead Sea Mud Mask with 100% Natural French Green Clay| Absorbs excess oils and impurities, tightens pores, reduces acne and blackheads, exfoliates, promotes blood circulation to cells, balances skin for a matte appearance, and also features jojoba oil, aloe vera and vitamin E.

100% Natural Calcium Bentonite Clay | Deep pore cleansing and acne reducing. Unlike the mud mask above, this comes in a powder form and has to be mixed with either water or apple cider vinegar (what I choose) to use. I find this mask to be a little more intense while it’s on, and my face is red for about 30 minutes or so after I wash it off. I would recommend only using it before you go to bed at night, but it definitely gives good results.

Acne Skin Care Routine

Toners were originally designed to rebalance skin after cleansing. They get rid of excess oil, dirt, and leftover makeup after you wash your face and prepare the skin for moisture, the last step in your skin care routine.

Apple Cider Vinegar | Even though the smell is not pleasant, apple cider vinegar may be one of my natural skin care secret weapons. As strange as it sounds, ACV is antiseptic and antibacterial, which is perfect for acne and getting rid of blackheads, and also balances the pH in your skin. It can lighten age spots, fade acne scars, and the best part… it is SUPER affordable. I do recommend usingthis raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar and mixing it in a 1:1 ratio with distilled water. If your skin is more dry or sensitive, I would dilute the mixture further with a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio of ACV to water. I store the toner in an amber glass bottle with a dropper and use a cotton ball or pad to apply the toner all over my clean face. Note: I use this at night so I don’t notice the smell on my skin during the day and also to allow the vinegar’s properties to work their magic overnight. This is also a great exfoliant, so I would avoid using this toner on days when you use a mask or exfoliator.

Lavender Witch Hazel| I use lavender witch hazel in the morning after cleansing with honey, and this is a much more gentle, soothing toner than the apple cider vinegar. It’s perfect to wake up your skin and prepare it for makeup application (if you choose to that day). Lavender is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, which helps manage acne, calm sensitive skin, and reduce redness and irritation. If the apple cider vinegar is too strong for your skin, I would recommend the witch hazel instead. They also make a Rose Petal Witch Hazel that I use to help lock in moisture during winter months.

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Oily skin that is stripped of natural oils actually produces more oil to overcompensate, creating a vicious cycle. Even though it sounds counterproductive, using oils to moisturize your face keeps oily skin balanced and moisturized without clogging pores and is great for healing and repairing problem skin.

Jojoba Oil + Lavender| Jojoba oil is perfect for all skin types, nourishing, moisturizing, and very light, which means it is easily absorbed into the skin and doesn’t feel greasy. Jojoba oil is very close to your skin’s natural sebum, so it tricks oily skin types into producing less