6 Natural Ingredients That Can Replace Your Acne Medication

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): The Multifaceted Warrior

Benefits for Acne

Vitamin B3 was a game-changer for me and my teen daughter. It’s incredible for reducing inflammation and excess oil. After just a few weeks of adding a Niacinamide serum to my routine, my mid-day shine was gone, and so were the red, angry spots.

How to Use

Look for serums or moisturizers that list Niacinamide as one of the top ingredients.

OR you can contact me and I’ll formulate a special serum for you.

Aloe Vera: The Soothing Hydrator

Benefits for Acne

During a particularly bad flare-up, Aloe Vera became my skin’s best friend. Its soothing and moisturizing effects helped calm my inflamed skin overnight.

How to Use

Apply fresh Aloe Vera gel to the skin after washing. It's cooling and soothing—perfect for irritated skin.

Green Tea: The Antioxidant Powerhouse

Benefits for Acne

Green Tea bags were my mother’s secret, and now they’re mine too. Applied cold from the fridge onto inflamed skin, they reduce puffiness and redness in minutes. I use it under my eyes too. It’s an inexpensive home remedy for dark circles and under-eye bags They work their magic on my swollen eyes with their anti-inflammatory properties

How to Use

Incorporate products with Green Tea extract into your daily routine or press cooled tea bags against problem areas as a quick treatment.

Tea Tree Oil: The Natural Antiseptic

Benefits for Acne

A few drops of Tea Tree Oil helped me ditch aggressive spot treatments. It’s strong, so a little goes a long way in zapping zits without stripping my skin dry.

How to Use

There are two ways of using it:

1. Apply a tea tree essential oil directly onto pimple (to treat spots only) OR

2. Mix it with jojoba oil (about 2 to 5 drops of tea tree oil per teaspoon (5ml) of jojoba oil). Jojoba oil is very similar to the sebum that your skin naturally produces, which means it can help regulate oil production by tricking the skin into producing less sebum. This makes it excellent for both oily and acne-prone skin types. It's also non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores. You can use it all over your face (except the eye area)

Zinc Oxide: The Protective Barrier

Benefits for Acne

As someone who loves the outdoors, Zinc Oxide not only protects my skin from the sun but also calms inflammation without clogging my pores, making it perfect for sensitive skin types.

How to Use

You can find moisturisers with zinc. Apply it on your spots. Make sure the moisturiser contains natural, non-comedogenic ingredients.

OR you can contact me and I’ll formulate a special serum for you.

Jojoba Oil: The Natural Moisturizer

Benefits for Acne

Finding the right moisturizer for oily skin is tough, but pure Jojoba Oil changed that for me. It balances oil production, meaning fewer breakouts and a happier complexion.

How to Use

Apply a few drops as a moisturizer in the morning on a clean/dry face.