acne and pimples are two life's most annoying and prevalent skin curses most of us have been in a
situation where an ugly red spot has appeared the day before an important event or date
acne is commonly found on your face neck chest back and shoulders it's because there are more
oil glands on the skin of these areas the function of oil glands is to excrete oil substances
sebum to lubricate your skin to make it look glowing when your body produces an excess amount
of sebum and dead skin cells due to hormonal changes the two can block your hair follicles and
form a soft plug which is a favorable environment for bacteria to thrive when the clogged hair
follicles get infected and result in inflammation the follicle wall will bulge and form a pimple
acne is the most common skin condition in the united states affecting around 80 percent of
people in their lifetimes each day people spend thousands on expensive acne treatments while you
can treat this condition easily at home by implementing many simple and easy to carry
out remedies to get you started here are a few one lemon juice thanks to its astringent and
exfoliating attributes lemon juice scores many points on the treatment front of acne
just squeeze a lemon into a bowl and add a few drops of rose water to it
apply this mixture with a cotton ball on the affected area such as the neck or the face
not only will this prevent pimples from forming but will also help with glowing skin and reduce
the appearance of scars this is your one sure shot natural way to keep control of acne and pimples
2. aloe vera this cool gel does wonders to your skin
just cut an aloe shoot in half scrape the gel out with a spoon and apply it to the acne make this a
regular ritual and say goodbye to bacterial infections and acne causing inflammation
you can also buy aloe vera gel for skin care from an herbal store but make sure it does
not contain any hidden ingredients are you ready for soothing lovable baby like skin 3 chamomile
chamomile is another treasured ingredient that can be used to keep acne and pimples at bay
you can use this ingredient in two ways empty the contents of a chamomile tea bag in a blender
add water and blend into a smooth paste apply this paste on your face and bid a good longadew to acne
alternatively you can also boil one to two chamomile tea bags in two cups of water allow
the mixture to cool and apply to your blemishes to have the same positive effect on your skin
include this step in your skincare routine 4. echinacea known to speed up the healing process
echinacea also helps in controlling acne pimples and other skin infections you can
either use echinacea tea as a regular face wash or apply a few drops of the tea on the affected
areas with a soft cloth or cotton 5. toothpaste toothpaste is a good option if you have a mammoth
pimple that you want to take care of quickly it is effective because it contains silica
which is the same substance that can be found in bags of beef jerky to keep moisture out
as such toothpaste has been known to dry out and reduce the size of pimples overnight simply
apply some to the affected area before sleep and wash it off in the morning 6. honey this
powerhouse of nutrients is also a good natural contender in the treatment of acne and pimples
apply a healthy serving of honey directly to the acne and allow it to dry in an hour
or so wash off the stickiness of honey helps in removing excess dirt from the pores of the skin
7 mint mint helps to declog the pores and helps to keep a check on bacterial infections
to help maintain an acne clear face mix about 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh mint and
2 tablespoons of yogurt and oatmeal whisk to a smooth paste and apply to your face leave
it to dry for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with cool water 8. garlic garlic is fantastic
for fighting acne due to its high levels of antioxidants as well as its antibacterial
antifungal and antiviral properties there are two ways you can use garlic to clear up acne
the first is a preventative measure which is simply by adding more garlic to your diet
this helps your general health as well as purifies your blood which can help to stop future breakouts
for more immediate results take a peeled clove of garlic and rub it on the troubled area several
times a day if your skin is sensitive try crushing the garlic and mixing it with some water 9. tea
tree oil tea tree oil is renowned for being good for your skin in addition to this it also contains
antibacterial and antifungal properties which makes it highly beneficial for acne treatment
in fact studies that compare tea tree oil to the acne medication benzoyl peroxide show it
to be just as effective but please remember to dilute tea tree oil before you use it otherwise
your skin may get irritated 10 cucumber cucumber works as an anti-inflammatory which is why people
use cucumber slices to combat puffy eyes they work just as well for pimples and will help to
reduce the angry redness of them you can also make a cucumber face mask for instant effects
peel one half of a cucumber and chop it into pieces and toss the pieces into a blender then
add two tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel and one half teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
apply the mixture on your skin and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and finally rinse it off with
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