Effective Home Remedies for Acne Treatment

There are several things that can lower the esteem of a lady. However, only a few can compare to acne on your face. Acne can be cause embarrassment and increase self-consciousness. A smooth flawless skin results one feeling beautiful, healthy and happy.Below are some effective home remedies to get rid of acne.

 

1.      Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) – It is very effective in killing bacteria that cause acne. Being of acidic nature, it restores the acid mantle making it difficult for bacteria to thrive. It also dissolves and removes dirt, dead cells and make-up from the skin.

·         Wash and dry your face.

·         Mix one part of ACV with three parts of water.

·         Dip a clean piece of cloth in the mixture and apply directly on the affected areas.

·         Leave on for at least 10 minutes and wash it off.

·         Apply moisturizer if your face feels dry to avoid cracking. 

                            

                                                 

       

2.      Egg-white – Egg whites are believed to treat acne on the face by lifting dirt and debris out of the pores. It also soaks up excess oil that causes acne and tones up the skin.

·         Wash and dry your face.

·         Separate the two egg whites from the yolks

·         Whisk the egg whites until they appear frothy

·         Apply one layer on affected area, allow it to dry and repeat until you have applied three or four layers.

·         Leave on for at least 20 minutes and wash it off.

                                                 
                         

                                             

3.      Unprocessed Aloe Vera- Aloe Vera plant contains influential antioxidants, Zinc, vitamin C and Vitamin E. It reduces the inflammation, redness and pain associated with acne. It also contains skin soothing properties that smoothen and sooth your skin.

·         Wash and dry your face

·         Apply the aloe juice from aloe Vera plant on the affected areas.

·         Leave on overnight and wash it off in the morning.

·         Apply moisturizer to avoid cracking of your skin.

                                             
                          

4.      Garlic- Among the many uses of garlic due to its strong and effective antibacterial properties treating acne is one of them. You can either extract garlic juice and ingest it; or mix the extracted with water and apply it on the affected areas. It acts as a detoxifying agent.

                                                         

5.      Sugar and Corn Flour Scrub- A mixture of sugar and corn flour helps get rid of the excess skin cells clogging up your pores by acting as an exfoliator. Add one part of sugar to a jar containing one part of corn flour and shake to mix. Add water or honey to make a paste and use it to scrub your face. Rinse off and dry with a clean cloth.                       
                                                             
                                                             

6.      Steaming your Face- Steaming your face helps you boost hydration, smoothens your skin giving you a soothing effect. Facial steaming also opens up your clogged pores allowing your skin to “breath”. This reduces pimples and acne.

Wash your face to remove dirt and make up.

Bring water to a boil; you can add essential herbs like chamomile, peppermint and lemon grass if you like.

Drape a towel over your face so that it creates a tent sort of structure over your face.

Keep your face over the steam for about 10 minutes.

Dry and tone your face.

                                     

    


Changing your Pillow Case- Your pillow case could be causing your recurrent acne break outs. Night sweat, drool and hair products residues remain on your pillow. When they come into contact with your skin the cause acne by either infecting it or clogging the pores. Changing your pillow case everyday can be the solution to your acne problem.  


                                                                

8.      Bicarbonate of Soda - It is very effective in controlling acne breakout. It helps regulate the pH balance of the skin hence discourages the thriving of bacteria causing acne and pimples. It unplugs pores and removes dead skin. It also has anti- inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

·         Mix 3-4 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda with enough water to make a thick paste.

·         Scrub face with the paste and leave for at least ten minutes.

·         Rinse it off and dry your face.

                                    

9.      Lemon Juice- Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C that nourishes skin and hels pimples dry up faster. It also contains antibacterial properties that kill acne causing bacteria. It helps to remove black scars on skin as well.

·         Wash your and dry your face.

·         Squeeze lemon juice on a clean piece of cloth and pat it on the affected areas. (It might cause an unpleasant stinging or tingling feeling)

·         Leave on for about an hour and wash it off.

                                 
                              

10.  Plain Yoghurt- Dairy products have been rumored to cause acne. However yogurt applied topically improves outbreaks and skin tone. The acids in yoghurt are antibacterial hence killing the bacteria causing acne. The fat provides moisture making it quite nourishing for your skin. Apply room temperature plain yoghurt on your face, leave it for an hour and wash it off.

                                                               

11.  Avocado and Honey Mask- Avocado is full of good nutrients that help reduce acne and tone your skin. It is very advisable for people with sensitive skin.

·         Scrap the inside of an avocado, mash it up and stir with honey.

·         Clean and dry your face

·         Apply it on the face and leave on for 15-20 minutes.

·         Rinse off with lukewarm water.

                                     

12.  Hydrogen Peroxide- This is from a personal experience and no research has been conducted to prove that it actually works. I struggled with acne for a long time, researched on the entire home remedies, tried them and nothing was effective. Visits to the dermatologist also proved futile. Having used Hydrogen Peroxide as an antiseptic agent I decided to try it on the acne. I diluted one part with two parts of water, dipped a clean cloth and patted it on the acne left it on overnight. The following morning my acne was drying up. I repeated that every evening for two weeks and the acne was gone with a slight lightening effect on my skin. You may consider trying this out and comment with the results. Good luck!

                                                      

                                                    

                 What do I need to know?

1.      Have patience. These remedies might not work with single use. Repeat the remedies you choose until you are satisfied with the results.

2.      Acne may be an indication of another medical condition; consult your dermatologist if the home remedies do not work.

3.      Home remedies should never be used as a substitute for prescribed medication.

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