Home remedies for Acne, Pimples and Zits
Acne, Zits, Pimples, Blemishes are some names by which you address the condition Acne Vulgaris. Acne causes emotional distress and embarrassment to the person who has it, no matter how hard one tries to hide them with make up or divert attention by focusing on a fabulous hair cut. Acne occurs at any age and can result in acne scars with prolonged acne. Pimples are more commonly seen in teenagers but also seen in adults. Besides teens, women who start or stop birth control pills and pregnant women can experience adult acne due to hormonal changes which occur in pregnancy.
Acne control is possible with new and effective acne treatments coming up in the market in the form of numerous acne products and acne medications. You can decide how to treat acne depending on the severity of your condition.
Acne Skin Care Natural Cures at Home
Here are some natural home remedies for acne. Regular use of these home cures can bless you with a blemish free, acne free skin and give you a smooth, glowing complexion.
Turmeric and coriander juice: Mix a pinch of turmeric powder in a teaspoon of coriander juice (cilantro juice). Thoroughly wash your face and then apply this mixture. Let it sit on your face overnight. Wash off in the morning. This is effective home remedy to treat pimples and blackheads.
Raw potato juice: Apply the juice of a raw potato to clear skin blemishes. Potato contains a high concentration of these minerals; sulphur, potassium, chlorine, phosphorus which cleanses the skin.
Steaming and face packs: Steam your face to open up the pores, squeeze out the waste matter (do not touch your nails or you will leave behind marks). Then rinse face with cold water. Apply healing packs of grated cucumber, oatmeal cooked in milk, cooked creamed carrots externally to your skin for a smooth glowing skin.
Garlic paste: Garlic has a high success rate in curing acne. Make garlic paste and apply over the acne till it dries completely. Wash off after sometime. This clears pimples, boils and spots. It is also a good practice to eat 2-3 flakes of garlic every morning on an empty stomach. This purifies the blood stream and has cured the toughest of acne problem. Garlic consumption is excellent for your heart too.
Diet for Acne: Eat at regular eating hours. Drink plenty of water. Fruits and fruit juice consumption is beneficial. Stay away from fried and greasy foods. Though acne is related to hormonal disturbances more than anything else, erratic meal timings and eating the wrong foods has been shown to aggravate pimples and acne.
Once your acne is under control, wash your face daily with a mild cleanser and apply acne cream. Prescription acne medications may be required for advanced acne problems. Preventive measures and regular skin care can prevent acne breakouts and give you a beautiful skin.
I’d love to hear from you which remedies you tried, which were effective for you, which were not, what you use regularly to treat acne vulgaris and how it has helped you. Do send in your comments and feedback.
