Right in our kitchens we can find remedies for acne and pimples. It can be a nuisance and an embarrassment when acne breaks out on your skin. It takes weeks, if not months to go to see a dermatologist and sometimes we might find the cost of over-the-counter medicine too high. The good news is that there are home remedies for both acne and pimples that are both affordable and fast.
Home Treatment Acne
Garlic Cloves
Dab freshly crushed garlic on your face once or twice daily until the pimples and acne disappear. This remedy can really smell therefore it you can hold your breath. This is however one of the best ways of removing bad acne cases according to the Ultimate-Cosmetics website.
Lemon Juice
This should be applied fresh on the affected area before bed time and left for the whole night. Wash the lemon juice off with warm water in the morning . Do this every night until the acne and pimples clear.
Basil Leaf
Add two to three teaspoons of dry basil leaves to a cup of boiled water. Allow this mixture 10 to 20 minutes to steep then let it cool completely. Apply to your face daily using a cotton ball.
Ice Pack
At bedtime, apply ice or an ice pack where there are large pimples. In the morning your pimples and acne will be less visible according to Ultimate-Cosmetics.
Cucumber Paste
Blend cucumber into a paste and apply it on your face. Allow it to stay for around 30 minutes and then thoroughly rinse it. This will assist in the healing of acne and prevention of acne as well as refreshing your skin.
Nutmeg
Take nutmeg and grind it with milk. Apply this mixture on your pimples and acne. This will help them disappear and will not leave any mark.
Orange Peel
Peel an orange and rub large pieces of the peel gently on the parts of the skin affected with acne and pimple until they are moistened well with orange juice. Do this daily for as long as you need till the acne disappears.
Pumpkin
Take one ripe pumpkin and thoroughly mash. Rub it on your face. Allow it to stay there for 15 to 20 minutes then wash and wipe your face. Do this for one week or until the disappearance of your acne.
Tomato
Squeeze out the pulp of a ripe tomato. Apply this juice to your pimples and acne and allow it to stay there for an hour. Thoroughly wash it and then pat it dry.
