Home Cures for Acne

Some acne sufferers are happier to use over the counter treatments or prescription medications for pimples. There are many people who prefer to use home remedies for acne because of these preferences may be the thought that synthetic products are full of chemicals which may be harmful to the skin. People think that such products can irritate the skin, slow down the process of acne healing thus causing farther breakouts. Besides, most of the home remedies for pimples are believed to be sympathetic to the skin; these have a soothing effect and give facial skin a glow.

Essential oils may help a wide variety of skin conditions. The most important plants with regard of skin care include; Eucalyptus, Cypress, Peppermint, Clary Sage, Juniper Berry, Chamomile, Tea Tree oil, Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary

The affected person can mix vinegar and salt in a bowl and by rubbing it on the pimples and soaking a face towel in it and dabbing it on the bumps for 15-20 minutes one will get good result in acne improvement. A paste of cucumber can be used on the affected areas for half hours are helpful in preventing acne.

A mixture of cornflower with egg white can be used for half an hour for the removal of acne. It will also give a smooth skin. The affected person can use a mask base powder, such as fuller's earth or kaolin powder. The mixture of 1 heaped tea spoon of base powder to 3 drops of essential oil with 2 tablespoons of the water in it is essential for face acne. The paste of tender neem leaves with turmeric can be applied on the affected area also.

Grind Nutmeg with milk can be applied on the affected area. It will give magical treatment without leaving the mark. A mixture of lime juice and rose water can be applied on face for 15-20 minutes for acne treatment. A mixture of 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder can be applied on the pimples before sleeping and washing it in the next morning with warm water will help to remove the pimples forever. Fresh garlic on and around pimples can be rubbed. If it is applied regularly pimples will be removed forever.

For the prevention of blackheads and pimples mixture of 1 tsps groundnut oil with 1 tsps fresh lime juice may be used. Sometimes, mixture of ground drumstick pods and leaves with fresh lime juice can on pimples. It is effective for blackheads and dark spot treatment also.

Sometimes juice of raw papaya (including the skin and seed) is applied on swelling acne, pimples. A mixture of fresh lime juice with a glass of boiled milk can be used on acne, pimples, blackheads and cracked skin. Sometimes ripe tomatoes can be effective on acne, pimples removal. These are used on the affected area for about an hour. A paste of roasted & powdered pomegranate skin with fresh lime juice can be effective over acne, boils, pimple, blackheads and whiteheads removal.