Acne usually begins with blackheads. Blackheads are formed when oil and dead cells get trapped in a pore. They then turn black when exposed to air. When blackheads become inflamed, they become red (pimples). They multiply when touched with dirty hands. So to get rid of acne, you should try to treat blackheads with home remedies.
Home Remedies for Acne
Did you know that your toothpaste can help to reduce the swelling of your pimples? Apply some before you sleep and you will see the immediate effect the next morning.
Steam: take a steam from boiled water with your head covered with towel, it help in opening the pores. Do it twice a week. Remember to rinse your face with cold water after that. Egg yolk: apply egg yolk with a cotton ball and leave it for 15 mins. Paste of oatmeal and honey is also good as oatmeal soaks up excess oil ad honey soothens the skin. Bitter Gourd: peels of bitter gourd and cucumber remove pimples and reduce acne and black heads. Rub it gently on your face once a day for nearly 3-5 days.
Aloe Vera
The watery gel from Aloe Vera plant is also a highly effective natural cure against Acne. The enzyme-rich gel has very soothing anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It can also be taken internally and helps clean up and detox the digestive tract. This in turn can help clear up the skin.
Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application should provide the cure.
Zinc is another popular home remedy for acne. A couple of research studies have found that zinc is somewhat effective. While it was more effective than a placebo, antibiotic medication was still more effective. In light of this, it may not be the best option when scarring is a possibility.
Make a paste of 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply it on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks for permanently clearing acne. This is one of the best home remedies for acne.
Mint
Extract juice from fresh mint leaves and use it on the acne-affected area of the skin/body daily at night. This also works well for eczema, insect-stings, and scabies. Another way of using mint as a home remedy for acne is to mix its juice with a little turmeric powder. Leave this mixture on the affected area for 15 to 30 minutes before washing with clean, tepid water.
Home face wash for acne: Mix together 1 or 2mls each of the following: witch hazel, tea-tree and sweet fennel essential oils, adding essential oil of geranium for women and essential oil of rosewood for men. Mix with 300mls of water. Shake before use, as the oils will float on top of the water during storage. Dab affected areas with cotton wool two or three times a day. The oils will clean and unclog giving antibiotic-like protection to the skin. These are the effective home remedies for acne.
