How to Heal Blemished Skin, Naturally

Blemished skin is common in teenagers and people with oily skin, but using harsh products usually does more harm than good. Just keep skin clean, and most of the time hormonal acne clears up on its own, whether from teenage hormones or pregnancy.

This handmade charcoal soap is vegan, free from palm oil and sold in zero waste packaging. Handmade in Yorkshire, keep on a slatted soap dish, to drain away water, when not in use. Contains olive and coconut oil and shea butter.

Avoid essential oils for pregnancy/nursing and affected medical conditions. Avoid shea butter for latex allergies.

Keep these products away from babies and pets due to essential oils (also keep cocoa butter or zinc/titanium oxide, away from pets).

Acne is simply when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. And this in time can lead to pimples, blackheads or more severe cysts.

Genetics sometimes plays a role. more common is foods high in sugar and dairy, which often can trigger acne in some people

Let Dr Pimple Popper (a dermatologist) show you the safe way to pop a pimple, if you just have to! Doing it the wrong way could make things worse, and cause lifelong scarring.

This charcoal & tea tree cleansing soap is not just good for oily and acne-prone skin, but it ticks all the ethical boxes too: it’s vegan, free from palm oil and sent in zero waste packaging.

Charcoal is good to absorb impurities, and the oils of tea tree, bergamot, juniper, pine, cedar and rosemary help to cleanse and leave a refreshing fragrance.

This is a quality soap maker. All soaps are made by hand, and designed to last weeks, if stored on a slatted soap dish. Packed with soothing clays and botanical superstars (like coconut oil and rosehip seed), you’ll notice the difference immediately.

Check out the reviews! Many people with severe acne breakouts and clogged pores, say they will now not use anything else. Particular popular with men.

If you prefer something with a bit of scent, Coraline Skincare’s Minty Soap contains activated charcoal, and you can use alongside the calming facial tonic to absorb excess oils through the day.

Activated Charcoal Soap (on a rope!)

This activated charcoal soap is not just vegan and free from palm oil, but sold with an attached rope. So you can use it in the shower, then let gravity drain the water, eliminating the need for a slatted soap dish, to stop your soap going squidgy.

Made with plant oils (coconut, olive, ricebran, castor), it also contains shea butter and essential oils of bergamot, cedarwood and ajowan (like thyme) plus healing kaolin clay.

Avoid essential oils for pregnancy/nursing and affected medical conditions. Avoid shea butter for latex allergies.

The stimulating scent and activated charcoal purifies clogged skin, this soap is ideal for people with oily skin and acne, and those with clogged pores. Made by hand in London.

Preventive Measures for Acne-Prone Skin

• Cleanse skin thoroughly using a good charcoal-based soap and use charcoal oil-absorbing face mask once or twice a week.
• Drink plenty of water and eat plant-based foods.
• Keep relaxed (meditation, yoga, prayer, walking, swimming) and up your exercise to both strengthen immunity and stop obsessing about acne that usually will go in time on its own.

Most Miracles Cures Don’t Work!

Like any kind of holistic medicine, be careful of natural ‘miracle cures’. Most of them don’t work and some could do more harm than good:

• Aloe vera won’t harm, but it likely won’t help other.
• Apple cider vinegar is way too harsh for skin, as is witch-hazel.
• Green tea won’t work either.
• Tea tree oil is (on its own) is too harsh for skin’s natural PH
• Turmeric won’t work and may stain your skin

Look in health stores for Oliva soap. This is a big chunky bar of soap made only with olive oil, salt and water. It’s not pretty (and dirt cheap) but it works a treat, many people with severe skin problems find this helps.

Foaming Cleansers to Help Prevent Acne

Green People OY! Foaming Cleanser is designed for teens, but can be used by anyone. It’s organic and vegan, and specifically designed to cleanse acne-prone skin, without harm.

It’s made with green tea, tea tree oil, willow bark and witch hazel (but not in strengths to irritate skin).

The packaging is also made from sugar-cane, so easily recycled after use. Scented with mandarin, bergamot and clary sage. Use with the matching organic blemish concealer.

Dr Vegan Skin Saviour (for glowing skin)

Dr Vegan Skin Saviour is a plant-based supplement that supports skin health from within. It feeds your skin with nutrients it needs to repair, protect, and look brighter. Made for those who prefer ethical choices, its vegan formula avoids animal-derived ingredients and supports a kinder approach to skincare.

Check with GP before taking supplements if pregnant/nursing or on medication or supplements. Keep away from children and pets.

This product works from the inside to stop inflamed skin, bringing together biotin, zinc, vitamin C, selenium, beta-carotene, and plant-derived compounds such as hyaluronic acid and bamboo silica. The blend supports hydration, repair, and defence against daily stress.

Sold in a tin with eco refill pouches, the supplement has:

• Vitamin C: Supports normal collagen formation, which helps firmness and elasticity.
• Zinc: Aids skin repair and helps reduce signs linked with irritation and breakouts.
• Biotin: Contributes to the maintenance of normal skin and hair, useful for barrier health.
• Selenium: Helps protect cells from oxidative stress, which is linked to ageing.
• Beta-carotene: A source of vitamin A, supports the maintenance of normal skin and glow.
• Hyaluronic acid: Helps bind water to skin cells, supports plumpness and smoothness.
• Silica from bamboo: Supports connective tissue strength, which underpins skin structure.

Most people notice changes after 4 to 6 weeks, with deeper benefits building over 8 to 12 weeks. Skin renewal takes time. Supplements work best when taken daily, with food, and paired with a balanced diet.

Benefits of Using Dr Vegan Skin Saviour

Users often report skin that feels better hydrated, with fewer rough patches and less redness. With steadier oil balance and improved barrier support, breakouts can appear less often and heal more quickly. Tone looks more even, and the skin takes on a brighter look that makeup can enhance rather than hide.

There are bonus effects as well. Biotin and zinc support strong nails and resilient hair, which is a welcome lift if your routine aims for all-round care. The phrase many people search for is vegan skin supplement benefits, and this product covers the basics well, from moisture to clarity.

Practical tips help results stick:

• Take your capsule with a main meal to support absorption.
• Keep a simple skincare routine, cleanse gently, then moisturise.
• Track progress with a photo every four weeks to spot changes.
• Pair with natural sun protection

Wash sunscreen off before letting pets kiss you, due to zinc oxide.