Effective Home Remedies for Acne

Acne is undoubtedly one of the most common skin problems across the world, affecting around 85% of young adults. One of the main causes behind acne is oily skin and its excess production of sebum. Other factors include hormonal changes, stress, PCOD and unhealthy eating habits. Thankfully, there are many natural ways to keep your abundance of oil at bay. While mainstream treatments can help you get rid of acne, they’re often associated with side effects, such as skin irritation and dryness. Therefore, a lot of people have turned to natural alternatives to get rid of acne. Here are 5 such remedies for acne and pimples:

1)Turmeric and honey

 Turmeric can be easily found in our kitchens and is an anti-inflammatory, which will help reduce the size of your pimple. It also helps remove excessive oil from the skin. Honey helps to soothe the skin and has anti-microbial properties. Add a pinch of turmeric to 1 tablespoon of honey and mix well. You can apply the paste on wet skin and leave on for five minutes. Rinse off with water.

2)Chickpea flour

 Chickpea flour or gram flour is an ideal home remedy for pimples, especially for anyone with oily skin, as it helps decrease the oiliness by absorbing excess sebum secretion. Mix 1 tablespoon of flour with rose water to make a paste and apply to cleansed skin for 10 minutes and then rinse it off.

3) Multani Mitti (Fuller’s earth) 

Multani Mitti or Fuller’s Earth is rich in magnesium chloride, which helps get rid of pimples and prevents breakouts. It acts as a deep cleanser for the skin and also for removing impurities and dust particles which clogs our skin pores. It is a wonderful ingredient for oily skin. Mix 2 tablespoons of Fuller’s earth with water or rose water and leave on your face till it dries. Rinse off with water.

4) Aloe vera 

If you have an Aloe Vera plant at your home and a pimple that has flared up, and is becoming red and painful then use the aloe vera that is taken directly from the plant, for maximum results. Aloe Vera has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that are effective in treating and reducing redness, boils or cysts. Aloe Vera acts like an astringent by removing excess oil from the skin. It also helps to lighten acne scars, if applied daily.

5)Spot treat with tea tree oil

Tea tree oil works like a wonder on acne and pimples. Mix 1 part tea tree oil to 9 parts of water in order to dilute it. Put a cotton ball into mixture and dab it on the affected areas. Apply moisturizer if desired. You can repeat this process two times each day.   *Do a patch test of these remedies before directly applying them to your face. If you experience any kind of irritation after applying these remedies, immediately wash your face with running water. Although, home remedies take some considerable time to showcase effective results, they are chemical free and helps you in the long run. Apart from these home remedies, follow a basic skincare routine. Wash your face twice a day, don’t forget to apply a moisturizer.

If you have extremely oily skin, you can use a gel-based moisturizer. Prioritize removing your makeup before going to bed. Use non- comedogenic products. Don’t touch or pick your face again and again. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by sleeping 8 hours a day. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Mostly importantly, don’t get deterred by some pimples on your face, you are beautiful in your own way.  

Vishakha

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