Home remedies for acne/pimples

Pimples are an inflammation of the skin in which the sebaceous glands (oil glands) become infected with bacteria, swell up, and fill with pus. Excess sebum secretion by the oil glands is the primary cause behind this problem. Pimples generally occur on the face, neck, back and shoulders.They affects the teenagers most and though not critical, it makes the social life of a teenager miserable due to its appearance.  The scientific name for pimple is Acne vulgaris. Sebum that is produced by the sebaceous glad keeps the skin and the hair on it moist. Excessive sebum secretion by the sebaceous glands during the adolescence is the main reason for pimple eruptions.

A lot of chemicals and medicines are available in the market for the cure of pimples but one can treat the pimples naturally and thus help it cure without any side effects.Some of the tips to follow to avoid acne/pimples are

• Drink plenty of water,at least 2-3 liters/day
• Avoid junk food,oily food stuffs and replace them with fresh vegetables,salads,fruits and fruit juices.
• Certain vitamins like Vitamin A when taken in combination of Niacin works wonders in curing pimples. Leafy vegetable like the spinach, broccoli, asparagus are excellent source of such vitamin and niacin.
• Wash face on and often at least 5-6 times/day with clean water.
• Instead of soap or face wash use gram flour or green gram flour mixed with water to wash your face.
• Do regular yogasana,pranayama to keep your mind relaxed.

 Some of the natural home remedies for the treatment and cure of pimples are as follows

1. paste made of clove with water is applied over the affected area.Rinse after 15 minutes gives good result.It dries the pimples.
2. A combination of lemon juice and rose water when applied on the pimples and left for half an hour is a good remedy for pimples. This should be continued for three to four weeks as a natural home remedy. To come out of pimples or acne, add few drops of lemon juice to 2 tsp of rosewater and apply it evenly on the acne affected. While lemon juice acts as best astringent, rosewater will be working as a calmative which repairs your skin from inside.
3. Use of lemon juice, which is rich in vitamin C. Lemon juice helps pimples dry up faster. Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and not bottled juice .Dip a clean cotton swab in fresh lemon juice and apply it to the pimples before going to bed.(don't go out in sunlight with lemon juice on face).
4. Lemon juice when mixed with ground nut oil and then applied on the affected surface is a very good remedy for pimples. Sandal wood powder can also be added for added benefit. 
5. Cinnamon power mixed with lemon juice also works wonders.
6. Honey is a source of natural antibiotics that can speed up the healing process, as well as help prevent infections.Dip and clean cotton swab in honey, put it directly on the affected area and leave it on for half an hour.Wash the skin well with lukewarm water.
7. A combination of honey and cinnamon powder is a natural home remedy. When this paste is applied on the pimples and left over night it cures pimples. The process however should be continued for a couple of weeks.
8. Mustard powder with honey is also one of the natural remedy for pimples.Apply paste of mustard powder and honey over affected area and keep it for 15 minutes.Wash  with warm water to get glowing skin.
9. A mask prepared by combining grated apple pulp and honey also is a natural home remedy for curing pimples.It makes you feel extremely refreshed and acne-free. Make sure that you repeat this remedy for couple of times to see results. You can directly apply on the pimples or can also apply for whole face. 
10. Garlic is an antiviral, anti fungal, antiseptic and antioxidant agent that can help in the fast treatment of pimples. The sulphur and allicin in garlic also promotes quick healing of pimples.`
11.  The cucumber pulp also does the same act of curing pimples in a natural way.
12. Juice of raw papaya when applied on the pimples cures it naturally and without any side effects.Papaya fruit has a number of properties that help in the treatment of pimples. It is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin A, and it has enzymes that help reduce inflammation and make your skin soft and smooth. In addition, the exfoliating capability present in papaya will remove dead skin cells and help clear clogged pores. It is simple to use,just crush raw papaya pieces to extract its juice and apply it over the pimples.
13. Fresh mint leaves offer pimple-free skin to you.A very common herb is the mint. Applying freshly extracted juice of mint leaves on the pimples is a natural home remedy.Take few fresh leaves of mint and squeeze juice by rubbing them. Now, apply the squeezed juice on the acne and leave on for 10 minutes. Do it in regular intervals of time .
14.  A mixture of juice of coriander leaves and turmeric is a natural home remedy for curing pimples.
15. Two or three Basil leaves should be boiled in water for fifteen to twenty minutes. The decoction when cooled and applied on the infected surface cures the pimples fast and naturally. This is also a natural home remedy. This should be done on a regular basis for quick relief and cure.
16. A paste of neem leaves and turmeric in water base when applied on the pimples and is left for half and hour heals pimples fast and effectively. 
17. Lime juice added to roasted and then powdered peels of the pomegranate fruit and then made into a paste in water base and applied on the pimples will heal the pimples in no time.
18. Crushed fenugreek seed made into a paste by adding water and then applied on the pimples overnight is a very good natural remedy against pimples.
19. Nutmeg powder added to raw milk and the  paste when applied on the pimples for about a couple of hours is a very good natural remedy to cure pimples. This is more effective with individuals with dry skin problems.
20. Aloe Vera the wonder remedy  is a good natural remedy. Apply the pulp of the leaves directly on the surface of the pimples. It is anti bacterial and prevents inflammation.
21. Tea tree oil is a natural home remedy to cure pimples.
22. Wheat germ oil and marigold paste are also natural home remedies against pimples.
23. A face pack made of mud especially ant hill mud, rose water or just plain water is a very effective and natural cure for pimples. It absorbs excess oil from the surface of the skin leaving it healthy and bacteria free.Apply paste  of mud on the affected area of your face and leave it until it dries completely. Once it is dried out totally, rinse it with cold water and you will be really stunning to watch clear beautiful skin on your face.
24. A mixture made with oatmeal and honey is very effective for the treatment and cure of pimples.
25. Cucumber is a rich source of potassium and vitamins such as A, C and E. It also has a cooling and soothing effect on the skin.Cut one or two fresh cucumbers into pieces and soak them in water for about an hour. The nutrients, such as vitamin A, potassium and chlorophyll will transfer to the water. Strain the water and drink it, or use the water to wash your face.
26. Dark acne spots and dark circles can be easily lightened by applying fresh cucumber juice. Squeeze fresh juice and apply it on the face with a cotton ball or light cotton cloth. Make it dry for 20 minutes and wash off. 
27. You can also make a face mask by grinding one cucumber. Apply the mask on your face and allow it to dry for 15 minutes. Wash your skin with warm water. This will help clean dirt and bacteria from your pores.
28. Grapes do make a wonderful cleaning to your skin as it is rich in poly phenols and antioxidants. It fights with the pollutants and other ageing factors to keep your skin young and lively.
29. Turmeric is one such wonderful ingredient which stops the excess melanin production in skin. It is anti-bacterial and suits perfectly for all types of skin. Whether it is lemon facial pack or honey facial pack or any other homemade facial pack, you can undoubtedly mix turmeric to that facial pack to get more results. Curd, milk, honey, lemon, oatmeal, and many other ingredients works best with the proper mix of turmeric.
30. Carrot mask is absolutely rich in powerful antioxidants as it is filled with Carotenoids, essential oils, and many other vitamins that are extremely helpful for your skin condition. Regular intake of carrot juice will definitely improve your skin condition by reducing skin pigmentation and supplying enough nutrients like potassium, calcium to the skin.
31.   Potato is natural bleach to your skin.Potatoes do contain natural bleaching properties which makes your blemishes minimised and whitened. Apply potato paste or juice to the blemishes or all over face and let it dry for 10 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water and see the improvisation in your skin complexion. The starch and vitamin C in potatoes are responsible for this wonderful effect.
32.  Sandalwood Powder gives you exclusive results in treating acne.Make sure the sandalwood powder that you are using in this tip is pure. Take the ingredients of tomato juice, lemon juice and cucumber pulp and then add them to sandalwood powder to make a  paste .  your face complexion  will improve by applying this paste regularly.
33.  Mix neem powder with enough water to get a smooth thick paste. Now, apply this thick paste on the pimples and leave it over-night. Wash off in the morning .
34.  Fenugreek leaves paste can wash away your pimples.Make a fine thick paste of fenugreek leaves and apply it on your face for 20 minutes. 
35. Powder the black gram dal and mix in proper proportions with sandal wood powder. Now put this paste on your face in the night and clean it in the morning with cold water.
36. Simple ice Treats acne and acne scars.Just massage the affected area with ice cube.It helps to reduce inflammation. 
37. The seeds of date do well in treating acne. Make paste of vinegar and date seeds and apply it over pimples.Wash after 20 minutes.
38.  Paste of Cumin (jira) seeds also relives you from acne.Cumin seeds must be crushed into fine powder and should be mixed with water to form a smooth paste. When this paste applied on the acne reacts excellently in treating acne.
39. Saffron with excellent combination ingredients like red sandalwood.This  paste soothes the skin and gives your skin a lovely clear look. 
40. Take 1 spoon of gooseberry fruit powder with water daily. 
41. Cut tomato into two pieces and squeeze juice from it. Now, add some curd and turmeric to the tomato juice and apply all over the face. Make it dry for 20 minutes and wash with cold water. 
42.  Cabbage water clears acne scars.Boil cabbage leaves in water for 20 minutes and collect the remaining water in a bowl. Make it cool and then wash your face with that cabbage boiled water. It clears out acne and the scars too.
43. .Rice flour also clears dirt from your skin pores and gives you a bright clear look. Add some water or milk to the rice flour and make a paste. Apply this flour paste all over the face and allow it to dry for more than 30 minutes. After that, wash your face with lukewarm water .and then give a final wash with cold water.
44. Pineapple puree is one  which is giving top results in clearing all acne marks from your skin. Take some fresh puree of pineapple fruit and apply it all over the face as mask. After it becomes dry, make sure that you rinse off with cold water.
45. Carrot pulp with pure honey and lemon helps to increase the complexion.Carrot is rich in vitamin A and all the anti-oxidants that help in giving a healthy look to your skin. Take some fresh carrot paste and mix it with little amounts of honey and lemon juice. Mix it well for 5 minutes and then massage your face with this paste. Do this for 10 minutes and wash it after 30 minutes. 
46. Banana fruit and peel gives stunning result in acne.Take well ripened banana and make paste.Apply it to the affected area or full face.Wash after 20 minutes.Repeat this procedure till you get result.With banana peel also you get the same result.Just rub banana peel on face or affected area and wash after 15 minutes.
47. Coconut water.Wash your face with coconut water.It clears your skin by fading scars.If you have excess coconut water(not tender) boil them on low flame till it becomes the consistency of cream.Apply this cream daily to your face.It reduces pimples slowly improves the complexion.
48. Take facial steam on alternate day followed by splashing with cold water.Steam helps to open the pores.
49. Freeze strong green tea in to ice cubes.Rub over pimples for few minutes.It decreases inflammation and acts as anti microbial.
50. Just apply diluted apple cider vinegar over pimples.It dries pimples immediately.   
51. Last but not least just put toothpaste on the pimples in the night and go to sleep. If you repeat it regularly, you can witness the impressive results just within 2 or 3 days.Have a beautiful pimple free face naturally!!!!