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Acne/blackheads care tips and homemade remedy

1. TABLE SALT-- Regular table salt is among the cheapest home remedies for pimples. It removes any dead cells and helps to treat pimples naturally and safely.

ü First, wash your face with cold water and path it dry. Obtain a regular table salt and just add a few drops of water to make a thick table salt paste. After doing that apply the paste on the (slightly wet face) acne area, allow it to stay for 10 minutes then rinse well.

ü Many people use sugar as an exfoliate but table salt also works well.

2. A LEMON JUICE-- Lemon juice is rich in citric acid, and exfoliates the skin very well.

ü Apply fresh lemon juice over skin for 2-3 minutes (should be maintained for few weeks for maximum effects). This helps to halt the growth of new acne lesions, as well as heal previous, non-active acne quicker. It can also prevent blackheads formation

3. TEA TREE OIL-- has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti fungal properties. It is also good in boils and rashes and other skin infections.

ü For acne. Put oil along with few drops of water in a bottle and store in a refrigerator. Shake well before every use, saturate a cotton pad and apply twice a day to prevent pimples and blemishes.

4. CUCUMBER FOR ACNE—it has a toning that treat pimples and blackheads.

ü Apply sliced cucumber on your acne or blackheads and wait for fifteen to 20 minutes for good results.

5. ALOE VERA—is a known herbal plant. It has been used for thousands of years, for many skin ailments, including acne in addition to eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and more. It can prevent scaring, fade marks and help heal acne spots.

Ø Oral intake

ü Use approximately one teaspoonful of Aloe Vera lump daily. Alternatively, aloe juice or aloe drinks can be taken (such drinks are available in the market or aloe extract may be obtained at home if you have Aloe Vera plant)

Ø Topical use

ü This is an effective home remedy for acne to apply fresh lump of aloe plant topically over the affected areas.

6. EUCALYPTUS OIL

ü The oil is anti septic and has a cooling effect. It can be used to treat and prevent pimples and boils.

7. ROSE WATER

ü Rose water cools the skin by acting as an astringent, aids skin repair and reduces swelling and redness. It is an easy home remedy for acne that cleanses and tones the skin and helps in preventing and clearing acne.

8. TOOTH PASTE—yes! Toothpaste will help you get rid of blackheads and also for your acne.

ü Apply paste directly to skin and let it dry completely. As you remove it, the debris will be extracted out. With continuous use this is a permanent cure for blackheads.

9. BAKING SODA-- can be used as a great scrub to exfoliate the skin, thus removing dead skin that can eventually clog pores. It can also be used for burns and as a teeth whitening.

ü Mix a small amount of baking soda with small amount of water to form a paste and gently massage this into your skin for 10 to 15 seconds. Then rinse off and pat it dry with a clean towel.

10. TOMATOES-- gives a soothing effect on active acne lesions.

ü Apply pulp/sliced raw tomatoes over active acne lesions, leave it for quite some time then rinse off with clean water.

11. REGULAR PLAIN VINEGAR-- very helpful for clearing up acne. It can kill off acne causing bacteria, balance skin's pH, and absorb extra oil from skin.

ü First clean and dry your skin then apply diluted vinegar (eight parts water to one part vinegar) directly to skin with a cotton ball, and leave it on. Rinse off after ten minutes.

12. GARLIC— Known to have cured pimples problems, clear acne scars, skin spots, and boils.

ü GENTLY rub your affected areas with raw garlic several times a day. Acne can further be cured by eating three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month.

13. COCONUT OIL-- Regular use of coconut oil over a period of time helps to clear your skin.

ü Just apply a small amount of coconut oil on the affected area.

14. ORANGE PEEL-- has been found very effective.

ü Pound the orange peel with water on a piece of stone and apply to acne affected areas.

HOMEMADE FACIAL MASKS TO CURE ACNE

Cucumber Mask

Ø You may need

ü 1/2 peeled cucumber

ü 1 egg white

ü 1/2 cup white vinegar

ü 2 cups dry oatmeal

ü 3 tablespoons honey

ü 1/2 cup flour

Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl to form a thick paste. After washing your face apply this mask to entire face and let it dry for half an hour. Now remove and rinse with cold water. Repeat weakly and continue as a combination therapy with other acne remedies to get rid of pimples fast.

(These home remedies must be used accordingly to achieve its maximum benefits. one thing must be kept in mind that while dealing with active acne lesions always be gentle, any scratching or squeezing may worsen the condition)

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