Powerful Home Remedies to treat your Acne
Acne and pimples are two of 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.
The question is: can you do anything about it without having to indulge in expensive medication? The answer is yes!
Below are natural home remedies one can try to clear out their acne and pimples:
1Cinnamon and Honey Mask
The anti-inflammatory property of cinnamon combined with anti-microbial property of honey makes this combination great for acne removal.
DIRECTIONS:
- You’ll need 3 tsps of raw honey and 1 tbsp of true cinnamon to make this mask.
- Simply mix together the two ingredients and then paint the mixture on your face.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Rinse off and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
2Spot Treat With Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is renowned for being good for your skin. In addition to this, it also contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which makes it highly beneficial for acne treatment.
Tea tree oil is very potent, so always dilute it before applying it to your skin.
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix tea tree oil with water in a 1:9 ratio.
- Wash your face with warm water.
- Dip a cotton swab into the mixture and apply it to affected areas.
- Apply moisturizer if desired.
3Moisturize With Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a tropical plant whose leaves produce a clear gel. The gel is often added to lotions, creams, ointments and soaps. It’s commonly used to treat abrasions, rashes, burns and other skin conditions.
Not only does it cool your skin down, it also reduces the inflammation of pimples and removes the oiliness from your skin. Apart from buying aloe vera gel from organic markets and drug stores, you can also make your own one.The gel is often added to lotions, creams, ointments and soaps. It’s commonly used to treat abrasions, rashes, burns and other skin conditions.
DIRECTIONS:
- Scrape the gel from the aloe plant out with a spoon.
- Apply gel directly to clean skin as a moisturizer.
- Leave it on for 15 – 20 minutes.
- Rinse off and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
4Aspirin Mask
Aspirin mask can effectively reduce inflammation on your skin!
Aspirin is anti-inflammatory so it can be a quick and cheap way to help reduce a pimple. The other plus is that most of us always have aspirin lying around at home.
DIRECTIONS:
- Use powdered aspirin or completely crush a few tablets (not soft gels).
- Combine the aspirin powder with 1 tablespoon of warm water to create a paste.
- Wash your face with your normal cleanser.
- Apply the aspirin paste directly to the acne.
5Turmeric Mask
Turmeric is known for its super antibacterial properties and helps you get clear skin. For hundreds of years, people around the world have linked turmeric to healing properties and cosmetic benefits.
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix 1 tsp of turmeric powder, 2-3 tsp of plain Greek yogurt and a drizzle of plain honey.
- Mix these ingredients together into a smooth paste and apply to your skin.
- You can leave this mask on for up to half an hour.
- Then wash away with cool water and blot to dry.
6Egg White Mask
Egg whites are effective in removing pimples and scars formed by pimples. They contain vitamins and amino acids that help rebuild the skin cells.
DIRECTIONS:
- Beat an egg white until it is stiff then add in 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of raw honey.
- Wash face with warm water.
- Apply the mask to the skin using a fan brush or cotton pad.
- Leave on the skin for 15 minutes.
- Rinse off and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
7Gram Flour Mask
Gram flour has certain properties that treat acne and has been used for this purpose in India for centuries. For one, the zinc in besan has been shown to fight the infections that cause your face to erupt with acne. Secondly, it also helps control excess sebum production and soothes inflamed skin.
DIRECTIONS:
- Make a smooth paste with 1 tbsp of besan, ½ tsp of turmeric powder and ¼ tsp of rose water.
- Apply on face and neck and leave to dry for 20 minutes.
- Scrub by making it wet for the next 5 minutes.
- Rinse with water. Repeat this process once a week.
8Tomato and Cucumber Face Mask
The acidity in tomatoes helps in reducing and clearing up your acne. Vitamin A and vitamin C are commonly found in a lot of acne medicines and tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K.
DIRECTIONS:
- In a bowl add 1 tbsp of cucumber juice, 1 tbsp of tomato juice and 1 tbsp of oats.
- Blend all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
- Massage this mask into your skin using gentle upward motions for a couple of minutes and then leave it for 10 minutes.
- Wash it off and pat your skin with a clean towel.
