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The Best Natural Acne Remedies, According to Skin Care Pros

Get blemish-free skin with these six ingredients
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Tea Tree Oil
The most common natural ingredient for battling blemishes, this potent oil is naturally anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, explains holistic skin care expert Cecilia Wong. Translation: Not only will it help treat occasional pimples, but it can also kill the acne-causing bacteria, p.acnes. Because it is superstrong, it can easily dry out your skin, Wong cautions, so dabbing it on as a strategic spot treatment is best.

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The Body Shop Tea Tree Targeted Gel, $10. With a mess-free wand applicator and a quick-drying formula, this is ideal for quick, on-the-go treatment.

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Willow Bark Extract
Remember how we said salicylic acid gets all the acne-fighting love? Well, it's naturally found in this ingredient. "This makes willow bark extract good for exfoliating dead cells and revealing bright, fresh, skin," says natural beauty expert and founder of Purlisse, Jennifer Yen. It's also a top choice if your complexion veers towards oily; by regulating the pH of the skin, it also helps regulate sebum production, adds Wong.

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Burt's Bees Peach & Willow Bark Deep Pore Scrub, $8, a slougher that combines the chemical exfoliation of willow bark extract with the physical scrubbing of peach seed powder.

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Sulfur
Yen's favorite spot treatment for blemishes, sulfur touts both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It's even effective enough to help with cystic acne, adds Wong. The biggest downside? The scent is, shall we say, distinct (read: it smells like rotten eggs). But, if you can deal with that, it's a smart solution.

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BY MELANIE RUD CHADWICK | JUL 21, 2017 | SHARES
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