Natural Remedies?

Does anyone know any natural or homemade remidies for acne? I have used so many products and nothing seems to work very well. I use tea tree face pads every night and they work alright but I want to see if anyone has any recipes for homemade face scrubs? I had one that used sugar and lemon juice and some other ingredients but I lost it and I liked that one alot. I used tomato soap and it only worked for a short time. So, any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks.

[jleggett007]

I have a library of natural remedy and homeopathy books thanks to my wife's late grandmother.

This is a quote from a book called "oddball ointments, Powerful potions, and Folk Remedies" by Jean Karen Thomas:

"Calendula Wash - Calendula's bright orange flowers can be made into a refreshing facial wash. Just steep 1 teaspoon of calendula flowers in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Cool, and strain. After cleansing your face as normal, rinse it with the calendula wash."

Also she says for acne prevention:

"The best way to handle zits is to prevent them in the first place. Here's what to do:
Use lavender steam. Steam your pores open, and prevent acne with an herbal antiseptic. Just place 1 tablespoon of lavender flowers (Lavendula officinalis) in a pot of hot, steaming water. Bend over the pot and tent your head, being careful not to burn your face. Let the lavender vapors steam your face for 15 minutes. Rinse your face with cool water and pat dry."

And finally, she gives a folk remedy:

"Honey-Onion Mask: Sulfur is renowned for it's healing effects on the skin. Add 1 teaspoon of onion juice to 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix well and apply to your face. Leave in place for 10 to 15 minutes; then rinse with warm water followed by cool water."

Hope this helps.