8 home remedies for acne

Acne is a skin disease involving the oil glands at the base of hair follicles... is a

chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially

on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. Whiteheads,

blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne. ...

Acne is a common skin disease that affects an estimated 85% of people at some

point in their lives.

Symptoms include pesky pimples, which can be frustrating and difficult to get

rid of.

Because of this, a lot of people have turned to natural alternatives. There are a lot

 of natural acne remedies out there, but only a handful are scientifically proven to



Here are 8 natural remedies that have been proven to get rid of pimples fast.

1. Do apply a paste made of crushed aspirin.

Aspirin contains salicylic acid, which is a top-shelf acne fighter by all accounts.

Applying a paste made of aspirin immediately removes excess oil and dead skin.

In other words, it helps to unclog and dry out your angry pores, while

simultaneously reducing swelling and redness. It's one of the home remedies that

dermatologists recommend, and it even helps reduce pain at the application site.

To make the paste, crush an aspirin with a spoon and swirl it with a few drops of

water. Then apply it directly to the pimple.

2. Water

Water is undoubtedly the best cure for any kind of skin problem. Water keeps the

 skin fully hydrated which helps to fill in stretch marks, and also acts as vehicle

to get necessary nutrients through the body to heal the skin.

Water moisturizes skin and lubricates tissues, which help to heal scars and marks.

 According to some health experts, lack of water accelerates aging.

3. Reduce the redness.

An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream (like this soothing Aveeno version)

contains a low dose of steroids that can help shrink pimples and soothe redness.

The more you pile on and the longer you let it sit, the more effective it will be,

says Zeichner. Just wait for the benzoyl peroxide to dry first. (We like this gentle

spot treatment from Neutrogena.)

4_ watermelon juice

Watermelon is one of the best fruits to be consumed during the summer. It keeps

your body cool and hydrated. It not only keeps your body hydrated but also

lowers its chances of getting pimples.

The extracts of watermelon are also used in making many face washes. You can

 extract the juice from fresh watermelon and apply right on your face. Keep it for

 10-15 minutes and then wash.

5_ Tomato Juice

Tomato juice is one of the effective ways to fight pimples and dark spots

naturally. It also helps to lighten the scars. Take a small tomato and squeeze it to

get the juice. Apply this juice on the affected area and leave it for some time until


it dries.


Repeat this process for 2-3 times a day to watch the best results within a week.

Drinking 2-3 glasses of tomato juice a day also helps in controlling pimples and

skin redness.


If your breakouts are frequent and you're sick of it, you may want to consider

switching up your skincare routine. "Pick a cleanser that has glycolic or salicylic

acid in it, which you can get over the counter," Dr. Peredo instructs. "Those with

acne-prone skin may need an astringent to degrease the skin, too — I like

salicylic or glycolic, because they can help with the scarring that could occur, as

well."

6_ Blueberry Juice

Blueberries have gifted properties to keep our skin healthy. Blueberries are rich

in vitamin C and many other nutrients. There are two ways of using its juice.

 Firstly you can simply consume fresh blueberry juice. Alternatively, you can

apply blueberry juice over your face where you have pimples.

7_ Colloidal oatmeal


When oat kernels are ground into a fine powder, they supply antioxidants and

relief for dry, irritated skin. Dr. Lortscher suggests looking for this as an

ingredient in the drugstore aisle, calling out Eucerin Skin Calming Lotion as one

of his favorite over-the-counter colloidal oatmeal products.

8_ Lemon Juice

Another juice which helps to remove pimples and the dark spot is lemon juice.

Squeeze juice from the lemon and use few drops of it on the pimple area with the

 help of a q-tip. The natural bleaching properties of lemon help to lighten the

dark spots and to suppress pimples.

Make lemon juice your morning drink for glowing skin. Also, you can use the

lemon juice to make some lemonade to drink 2-3 glasses per day.