seek natural remedies for acne as this is a common problem which
affects most of the people. Acne starts with blackheads which are
formed due to oil and dead cells getting blocked in the pores on the
skin and turns black in color by reacting with the air and later if it
gets inflamed turns its color to red. This red colored pustule is
called as pimple. If it is not removed by the body completely it can
leave a mark on the skin. Acne can occur at any age and usually they
are more common on face, around armpits and upper back.
Natural remedies can treat blackheads and pimples as well as can help
in removing marks on the skin caused by the pimples and provide glow
to the skin. Nutmeg paste made by mixing it with un-boiled milk, this
paste can be applied on the pimples and allowed to stay for 2 hours
can remove the pimples and stop them from spreading to other parts of
the body. Paste of honey and cinnamon is also very useful in removing
pimples without leaving any mark if applied before going to bed and
washed in the morning with lukewarm water.
If topical application of garlic is tolerable to the facial skin its
paste is also an effective natural remedy for removing pimples on
regular use, grind fresh cloves of garlic to form a paste and apply at
pimples to cure them and remove them without marks. Pack of paste made
by mixing sandalwood and rose water allowed to stay for one hour is a
very good remedy for preventing acne. A glass of boiled milk mixed
with juice of one fresh lemon and used as a face wash daily also
prevents acne and helps in removing them without spreading and leaving
a mark.
Paste of fenugreek leaves applied in the night and washed in the
morning with lukewarm water is a very good preventive remedy for acne.
There are other natural remedies using herbs for treating acne,
preparing a paste using peppermint is one of them. Peppermint leaves
can be crushed with mortar and pestle to form a paste which can be
applied on the pimples for five to ten minutes. This is an effective
remedy but may cause irritation to a sensitive skin. Oatmeal paste
with honey can be applied on the face as face pack for preventing
acne, this remedy shall be used avoiding eyes and for not more than 15
minutes. Aloe vera gel is an excellent treatment in curing acne as
well as preventing them as it has anti-inflammatory properties and
also it is a natural anti-biotic which cures infections on the skin to
avoid pimple formation.
Some practices like washing face or affected skin two three times in a
day with soap and water keeps the skin clean and avoids blocking of
pores. Makeup shall be removed before going to bed to avoid acne.
Eating supportive diet which is rich in vitamin A, B and C and
containing minerals like zinc are good natural remedies to prevent
acne and also to help the body in curing them without leaving any
marks. Face massage with any herbal cream and removing the cream with
a cotton ball and washing the face later with lukewarm water and mild
soap is also an effective natural remedy as it nourishes the skin and
increases blood flow to the face to avoid acne and promote glow on the
skin.
