Home remedies for Acne – Top 15 home remedy ideas to cure Pimples Naturally

Pimples are one of the most common problems in a girls life. Lucky are those who escaped the horror of pimples but that is a very small percentage of girls. Teenage and Adolescent girls are more prone to pimples than women of other age group. Pimples are caused due to inflammation of the skin and occurs when sebaceous glans are infected with bacteria and are filled with pus. When oil glands in the facial skin secrete excess Sebum, pimple outbreak occurs. Pimples can also occur when dirt gets into face skin pores and turn into blackheads which further blocks oil from coming out.
Pimples are embarrassing as they affect the physical appearance of a girl. However, the things that are commonly available in the kitchen are just enough to treat the pimple problems. Here are top 15 sure shot natural treatments / home remedies for pimples.
1. Pulp of Nutmeg seed (Jathikai in Tamil)  mixed in milk makes a good facepack and is effective in curing pimples and pimple marks. However oily skin does not respond well for this treatment as milk causes the skin to become more oily

2. Cinnamon (Pattai in Tamil) is also a good kitchen ingredient that helps in curing pimples. Applying cinnamon powder mixed in homey reduces pimples

3. Mint has natural astringent effects and works well in reducing pimples.

4. Neem and Turmeric are very good natural antiseptic agents and help in controlling pimples. Using turmeric root (kastoori manjal) instead of turmeric powder yields better results. Do note that using turmeric root can leave a yellow tinge on the face.

5. Tomato pulp has astringent effect and hence is a good natural remedy for Pimples
6.  Toothpaste can be used to hide pimple breakout when one has an important appointment / date on the next day. It is a sure shot quickie remedy to hide the reddishness of pimples.

7. Orange peel paste made with water treats pimples. However citrus fruits are not recommended for dry  skin as it dries up the skin further when left to dry on the skin

8. Multani mitti (Fuller’s earth) mixed with Lime juice is an excellent face pack for oily skin as it removes excess oil from the face. Besides being a treatment for pimple, this pack can also help in removing tan in the face

9. Turmeric root paste with Aloe vera gel reduces pimples naturally and also is effective in moisturizing the face. Be careful when applying turmeric on the face as it will make your face looking yellow even after washing

10. Garlic has a variety of health benefits because of its anti-fungal nature. Eating Garlic raw is not just healthy but it also helps in controlling pimples.

11. Raw Papaya paste can be applied to the entire skin and washed off once dry. It makes the skin look rejuvenated.

12.  Mustard (or Kadugu) is a natural source of Salicylic acid and helps in curing the pimples.

13. Common kitchen ingredients like baking soda and lemon are good treatment option for Pimples. Dry skinned people must avoid this method as it can cause mild irritation

14. Paste of Multani mitti in Cucumber is a natural soothing face pack with the benefit of pimple reduction.
15. Oatmeal paste made with honey also helps in reducing pimples

Try out these simple home remedies instead of costly chemical treatments. However if you pimple or acne is really worse, it is better to consult a dermatologist. The most important thing to remember about pimples is ‘DON’T TOUCH THEM’. So apply the packs and try to avoid picking on the pimples. Hopefully you will have a clear face in matter of days!!

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