Acne, Pimples & Remedies

              Women get concerned if they have acne, pimples on their face. The situation may be caused by hormonal changes at puberty. Use a natural antibacterial, non-oily face wash such as those containing tea tree oil. Do not use any oily cosmetics.

Some Don’ts:

• Wash your hands frequently and try not to touch your face too often.
• Keep your hair from falling on the face or forehead.
• Avoid the use of make-up; try to let the pores breathe.
• Don’t squeeze or pinch the pimples as the membrane gets ruptured and causes the sebum and bacteria spread.
• Don’t wash your face more than twice because the more we wash the sebaceous glands become more active and produce more sebum.

Remedies:

• Instead of soap use powder made from dried orange peels or use a paste of fresh orange or lemon peels.
• Apply fresh Aloe Vera gel on the pimples, it will soothe and heal the pimples.
• Apple cider is extremely powerful cure to clear the pimple scars as well as pimples. Mix ½ teaspoon in a cup of water. Apply gently on the entire affected area with cotton wool and leave overnight.
• Garlic is an excellent cure for acne - A freshly sliced pod can be gently applied on the pimple or a juice of garlic can be used, and left on for at least ½ hour. Although this stinks it is a pretty effective method.
• Using raw papaya is a splendid method; grated papaya can be squeezed through a muslin cloth and the juice can be used. The enzyme papain is very suitable.
• The juice of mint leaves applied overnight for 2 weeks constantly will clear acne.
• A blend of honey and limejuice can prove to help with constant usage.
• Change your pillow cover every day so that the infection has no way of getting back to you.
• Gently apply some ice on your face after a warm water bath so that the pores close.

   These remedies can be used for pimples and acne on the face, neck and shoulders.