If you suffer from acne, you're not alone. 60 million Americans have active acne, and 20% of these people are adults. If you've tried every over-the-counter or prescription medication you can think of to try to keep your acne at bay and you still hate the way your face looks, perhaps you should give herbal treatments a try. Here are herbs that can work as an acne treatment to help clear your face.

Burdock

Burdock is a great antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent that is great for the face. You can apply burdock topically as an oil or ingest it in capsules to help clear your skin over time. The leaves and roots in burdock plants have been used by Native Americans to treat a variety of skin infections and issues, including psoriasis, for many years.

Witch hazel

Witch hazel is a great natural astringent for your face if you have acne due to oiliness. Witch hazel mimics sebum, which is the oil your face naturally produces. This tricks your brain into thinking it has already produced enough sebum for your face so it stops making your skin so oily. The result is clearer, healthier skin that has less oil.

Peppermint

The cooling effects of peppermint make it great for applying to your red, irritated pimples. Peppermint has anti-bacterial properties so it's able to fight the acne you have while reducing redness at the same time. Brew a cup of peppermint tea and soak the cooled liquid into cloth to apply to your face daily.

If you don't have peppermint, green tea works much the same way and helps create healthier skin at the same time. If you suffer from tired eyes as well as irritated skin, place a green tea bag under your eyes for instant relief and rejuvenation of your skin.

Dandelion root

Drinking dandelion root tea can help reduce the acne you get since it helps to reduce the amount of androgens in your blood. Dandelion root is also a great hormone regulator, so if your acne is related to hormone changes, including recently having a baby or menopause, it may work well to help reduce your acne. Dandelion root is most commonly used in tea form, but you can find capsules with the herb in it to take orally. You can also soak a rag in dandelion root tea to place on your skin at night before bed to help reduce the severity of your acne issues.

Having acne is no fun for anyone. If you suffer from acne, you may want to try herbal remedies. They can help clear your skin and allow yourself to feel good again.