“Are there any effective acne home remedies that
can help me get rid of this condition naturally”, quizzed my friend,
after her persistent search for ways to treat acne rosacea had drawn
a blank.
She did seem to be at her wits end, especially after trying
everything from acupuncture and homeopathic remedies to skin care
products with benzoyl peroxide and alternative medicine like
ayurveda to cure acne. Why, she even gave vitamin supplements and
medicines a full-on shot. But even mere acne control seemed like a
distant dream, leave alone acne cure.
With the successive failure of every possible kind of medication for
adult acne, the sense of deflation was palpable. Leave alone the
best acne treatment, even highly effective pimple and blackhead
treatments failed to deliver the goods.
Could she ever be free of cystic and back acne, conditions that had
plagued her thorough out her teenage life? Are there any proven and
unproven remedies that work towards reducing, treating, healing and
preventing acne? The answer, much to her relief, is a resounding
yes.
Natural acne home remedies provide succor to all those reeling under
the impact of unsuccessful acne treatments. These healthy, holistic,
herbal remedies offer that much-needed healing touch, and an
enduring solution to all your how-to-get-rid-of-acne apprehensions.
Facts That Require Closer
Examination
Before jumping onto the homemade acne treatments
bandwagon, it’s important to acquaint oneself with certain facts
about this common skin condition.
Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder that generally afflicts people
in their teenage years, and tends to appear on the face, back,
shoulders and chest. It is characterized by the excessive secretion
of oil on the skin, large, open skin pores, blackheads and
whiteheads. The condition gets further aggravated with an increase
in the level of the male hormone called androgen.
Ten Timeless Home Remedies For
Acne
If the countless pimples and acne scar remedies
have proved feckless, then maybe it’s time to make the transition
from vitamins to herbs. I mean, it’s time to go completely natural.
So move over homeopathy, here are ten time-tested remedies that will
help your skin come alive like never before:
* It’s amazing how things as banal as lemon juice, herbs like
rosemary and cloves of garlic can prove to be so potent in
addressing this tenuous contention. You could crush and dab a few
cloves of garlic on the face, apply a mixture of lemon juice and
rose water for about half an hour everyday or even grind orange peel
to a fine paste and apply it on the affected areas. Either way, all
those unsightly scars and blemishes will vanish in no time at all.
A paste of nutmeg in raw milk applied
generously on the acne affected area is often regarded as one of
the most powerful home remedies. A face wash made with a
combination of avocado and water yields sparkling results.
If you are looking to aid the process of
healing those lesions, then Aloe Vera juice is sure to come in
handy. A mix of sandalwood paste and rosewater applied for about
15-20 minutes has soothing effects. A blend of the juice of a
lemon and groundnut oil will send those blackheads and pimples
packing.
A combination of mint juice and turmeric powder
also works wonders. Tender neem leaves and turmeric are also known
to have magical properties.
Trying to reduce the swelling of acne can be
quite deflating. But not when you use toothpaste or even ice on
the affected areas just before you go to bed. Lavender is also
known to relieve inflammation.
Soak a towel in a solution of vinegar and salt.
Dab it gently on the bumps on your face. Leave on for about 20
minutes and wash off.
A refreshing face pack made from cucumber paste
is known to prevent the spread of this dreaded skin condition.
If those dreadful pimples are giving you
sleepless nights, then a paste of three tablespoons of honey and a
teaspoon of cinnamon powder applied on the face at night will
ensure that they fade into oblivion.
A mixture of a tablespoon of 0% fat sour cream,
a tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal and 4 drops
of lemon juice must be applied on the face for 10 minutes and
washed off to remove all traces of acne scars.
There are many other home remedies like cooked
oatmeal, basil, lettuce leaves, bay leaves, apple cider vinegar
and tea bags that help in attenuating your acne related concerns.
Diet And Acne
However, it’s pertinent to highlight the fact that
merely following these remedies will not yield the desired results.
They have to be ably buttressed by a healthy and wholesome diet that
combines all nutrients in desired quantities. Make sure you include
copious amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables and juices in your diet.
Above all, the importance of water as a means for flushing out all
toxins from the body cannot be overemphasized.
So go ahead, fight acne with renewed verve and gusto.
