Home Remedies for Pimples

Pimples are like a collective enemy to all of us, aren’t they! Especially people with oily or combination skin types. It mainly affects young adults and teenagers. While there are many reasons for pimples or acne, the main reason is the clogging of pores with oils or dead skin cells. Sebum, which is an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands, are connected to each pore of our skin. If this sebum is produced in extra amount, it usually results in clogged pores, which further leads to pimples or acne. Other factors may also be responsible for causing pimples, like, diet, stress, genetics, hormonal changes or infections.

Just like there are many reasons for pimples, there are also many remedies for the same. If you are someone who gets pimples or acne, we are sure that you have tried many treatments and remedies so far to get rid of them. All remedies do not suit every skin type, and thus it is important to find out what works well on your skin.

In the process of finding this out, one often experiments with many products on their skin, which ultimately leads to worse effects. All cosmetic products that claim to cure pimples have some kind of side effect on skin. By the time you find out which product suits you the best, your skin is already exhausted by the use of harsh chemicals.

One way to solve this issue is to use natural remedies for your pimples. As the name suggests, natural remedies are made from natural substances without any chemicals. This ensures that your skin stays healthy and is not exposed to any kind of chemicals. Natural substances have always worked better on skin than other cosmetic products.

One more benefit of using these remedies is that there won’t be any side effects on your skin, and that’s for sure. These remedies may be slower in showing results, but ultimately, are trustworthy and harmless on the skin. Four such home remedies for fighting pimples are given below-

Home Remedies for Pimples

1.       Honey and cinnamon mask-

Bacteria and inflammation are two of the reasons that cause pimples or acne. Honey and cinnamon have characteristics that fight both these actions, which make it ideal for fighting pimples.

Directions to use- make a paste of honey and cinnamon, by taking them in two tablespoons and one teaspoon, respectively. Clean your face with a face wash and apply this mask. Keep it for 10-15 minutes. Gently rinse the mask off and pat your face with a clean towel.

2.       Green tea-

Yes, green tea is not just responsible for reducing weight, but also plays many other medicinal benefits. One such benefit is reducing acne. Green tea contains polyphenols and is rich in antioxidants, which are responsible for fighting pimple-causing bacteria.

Directions to use- Boil the green tea for 3-4 minutes and allow it to cool down. With the help of a cotton ball, apply the tea on your face. You can also use a spray bottle for the same. After it dries on your skin, rinse it off gently and pat your skin dry.

3.       Aloe Vera-

this plant is used for a number of purposes, and especially for many skin conditions. You may also find aloe vera as an ingredient in many body lotions, creams, soaps, etc. For the treatment of acne, salicylic acid is required which is present in aloe vera. Salicylic acid along with sulfur reduces acne and hydrates your skin.

Directions to use- scrape out the gel from the leaf of an aloe vera plant and place it in a container. Directly apply this gel to your skin and on acne-zones, just like a moisturizer. You can repeat this process 1-2 times a day for better results.

4.       Exfoliate-

exfoliation of skin is required in order to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. Dead skin cells usually clog pores, which further results in pimples. Thus, exfoliating skin and removing this layer of dead skin cells would automatically result in the treatment of acne. Exfoliation also allows other treatments to penetrate deeper into the skin, thus allowing better and faster cure of skin abnormalities.

Directions to use- take sugar/salt and coconut oil in equal amounts. Rub your skin gently with this mixture and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Rinse your face with water and pat dry.

These are four of the most commonly used and trusted home remedies for pimples. You can try these at home, and thus, shift to natural remedies instead of using chemicals on your skin. Remember that your skin is unique, and each ingredient works differently on each skin type. Also remember that pimples or no pimples, you’re beautiful either way!