No matter how hard you try to prevent it, somehow especially before an important day, an annoying little pimple always seems to pop up! If you are also facing a lot of problems because of acne, and pimples, we have some home remedies for you that can remove your pimples. Here in this article, we are going to share with you the top 10 home remedies for pimples and acne.
Top 10 Home Remedies for Pimples:
Home Remedy #1: Honey and Cinnamon mask :
How to make:
First of all, take 2 tablespoons of honey and add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder to it. Mix them both to make a paste. Before applying this paste on your face, wash your face and wipe it until it’s dry. Now apply this paste on your face and leave it for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Now wash it with normal water. Honey and cinnamon both have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Both together help our skin to fight bacteria and inflammation, which are the two main causes of acne and pimples.
Home Remedy#2: Pack of Multani mitti and Rosewater:
How to use:
Make a paste out of Multani mitti and rose water and apply it to your face and leave it for 20 minutes. Now after twenty minutes, wash it off with normal tap water. You can apply this mask twice a week. This pack may lead to a little dryness on your face. So make sure to apply a good moisturizing cream on your face after applying this pack on your face. Multani mitti has anti-inflammatory properties, and hence it leads to clear and acne-free skin. And rosewater has cooling and calming effects.
Home remedy #3. Aloe vera and Garlic paste:
Aloe vera has excellent hydrating properties for skin and garlic has various antiseptic and clarifying properties. When both are combined it can be used as a mask to cure pimples.
How to make:
First of all crush two cloves of peeled garlic to make a paste. Now add one teaspoon of fresh aloe vera gel to it and mix them well. Apply this mixture to affected areas or you can also apply it all over your face and leave it for at least 20 minutes. Now wash it off with normal tap water. You can use this home remedy every day to get the best results.
Home Remedy #4: Aloe vera and turmeric face pack:
Aloe vera has excellent anti-inflammatory properties and turmeric has excellent antibacterial properties. When both of them are mixed, they help in reducing acne as well.
How to make this face pack :
Take one tablespoon of aloe vera gel and mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder in it. Make a paste of it, apply this paste on your face and leave it for fifteen to twenty minutes. Wash it off with normal tap water. You can use this face pack three times a week.
Note: Make sure that you are not allergic to any of the content we are mentioning in our home remedies for pimples.
Home Remedy #5: Neem and Turmeric face pack:
How to make this pack:
Take one tablespoon of neem leaf paste and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Then add a few drops of water to it and make a paste out of it. Apply this paste on your face for 15 – 20 minutes, which can be repeated two times a week.
Neem contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and turmeric contains antibacterial properties. When both of them are mixed, it leads to acne-free and clear skin.
Home remedy #6: Orange Peel Paste:
How to make:
Take an orange peel, dry it and make powder out of it. Now mix this powder with unboiled and low-fat milk to make a paste. After making a paste of dry orange peel powder and milk, apply it on your face for twenty minutes and then wash it with normal tap water. Apply this paste at least two-three times a week.
Orange peel not only has antibacterial properties but also helps in reducing the oil produced in your skin. It also helps in skin lightening and decreasing your dark spots. Milk contains lactic acid and it helps you to get glowing skin.
Home remedy #7: Apple Cider Vinegar:
Apple cider vinegar is an extremely popular home remedy for pimples. Apple cider vinegar contains lactic acid, citric acid, and acetic acid and all of these are capable of removing pimples and acne from the skin. But it must be used with caution, otherwise, it can cause irritant reactions to your skin.
How to use:
First of all, dilute some Apple cider vinegar with water in the concentration of 1:3. Wash your face with any cleanser and then apply this solution to your pimples. Now wait for 5 to 7 minutes and then wash it with normal water. You can also apply a moisturizer after applying this solution on your face. Apply it regularly once a day to get the best results.
Home remedy #8: Green tea:
Green tea has high antioxidant properties and it is also good for health. The polyphenol in green tea helps in reducing acne and pimples. This is because it helps our skin to fight bacteria and inflammation, and these two are the main cause of acne and pimples.
How to use:
First of all steep a green tea bag in boiling water for 5 minutes. Now allow it to cool and then dip a cotton ball into it and apply it to your face gently. You can also pour it into a spray bottle and spray it on your face. Allow it to dry for 10 minutes and then wash it. You can use it twice a day to get the best results.
Home remedy #9: Tea tree oil:
Tea tree oil is an essential oil that is very effective to fight bacteria and also reduces skin inflammation. It is very useful to cure your acne and pimples gently. But always make sure that you do not have any allergies to essential oil, before applying it to your skin. Also, the tea tree is very potent, so always dilute it before applying it to your skin.
How to use:
Dilute tea tree oil with water in a concentration of 1:9. Now dip a cotton ball in the solution and apply it to the affected areas or pimples. Now wash it with normal tap water after a few minutes. You can repeat this process 1-2 times a day to get the best results.
Home Remedy #10:Besan and yogurt face pack:
How to make a pack of Besan and Yogurt:
Take 2 tablespoons of besan and add 2 tablespoons of yogurt to it. Mix it well and make a paste out of it and apply it to your face and leave it for fifteen to twenty minutes. Then wash it off with normal water. You can use this face pack two times a week.
Gram flour (besan) helps in taking out the excessive oil from your skin. And yogurt helps in skin lightening and skin brightening as it contains lactic acid. When both are combined it can be used as a mask to cure pimples.
Do not try all the remedies together. Just try one or two of them and make sure that it suits you the best. Then stick to that home remedy for at least one month. Then you will see wonderful results. I hope you found this post useful. If you have any queries you can post a comment below in the comment section.