Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles of the face become blocked with oil & dead skin cells. It is everyone’s enemy that pops up at the worst times and refuses to leave.
Though there are several prescription medicines to treat acne & help stop skin breakouts, they often cause side effects like dryness, redness or discolouration. Therefore, to help you, we have compiled a list of home remedies for acne that will help ward away unwanted pimples without causing any side-effect. The best part is- these remedies can be prepared with items readily available in your kitchen.
Tip 1- Apply Apple Cider Vinegar
How to use it:
- Mix one part apple cider vinegar with three parts filtered water
- After cleansing, apply the solution on your skin using a cotton ball
- Leave it for a few minutes, then rinse it off with cold water
- Repeat this process once or twice a day, as needed.
Tip 2- Honey & Cinnamon Mask
How to use it:
- Mix three tablespoons honey & one tablespoon cinnamon to form a mask
- Apply the mask to your face & leave it to sit for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse off & pat your face dry.
Tip 3- Apply Tea tree oil
How to use it:
- Mix one to two drops of tea tree oil with nine parts of water
- Dab a cotton swab into the oil mixture and apply it to affected areas
- Apply your usual moisturiser
- Repeat this process every morning and night
Tip 4- Apply Green Tea Mask
How to use it:
- Remove leaves from 1-2 tea bags and moisten them with warm water
- Mix honey or aloe vera gel to the leaves
- Apply the mixture to affected areas
- Leave the mask for 10-15 minutes
- Rinse off and pat your face dry.
Tip 5- Moisturise with Aloe Vera
How to use it:
- Scrape the gel from an aloe vera plant with the help of a spoon
- Apply a thin layer of aloe vera gel to your face as a moisturiser
- Repeat the process to 1-2 times per day, as desired.
Tip 6- Apply Virgin Coconut oil
How to use it:
- Take some organic, virgin coconut oil
- If the oil is hard, massage it between your hands to liquefy it
- Massage the coconut oil onto your face, focusing on affected areas
- Wash off the coconut oil with a mild facial cleanser
- You can also leave it overnight to get super hydrated skin in the morning.
Tip 7- Cucumber Face Pack
How to use it:
- Mash one whole cucumber until you get a thin, watery paste consistency
- Pour the mixture through a strainer
- Add one tablespoon of sugar and mix well
- Apply it to your face & leave it on for 10 minutes
- Wash with cold water and pat dry.
