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7 Natural Remedies For Acne Treatment At Home

Written by Fatema Habib1st Nov 2019

7 natural remedies for acne treatment at home

Is acne robbing your glow? Well, you’re not alone! An estimated eighty five percent of people are affected by this common skin condition at some point in their lives. But, what causes acne, you ask? Acne are skin lesions that occur when the sebaceous glands get infected with germs and bacteria and tend to swell up. While some amount of sebum is crucial to maintain the oil balance of the skin and to make it look healthy; any abnormality in sebum production can cause acne. Apart from that, factors such as food and lifestyle habits as well as environmental factors such as heat and pollution can also be the cause for acne and breakouts.

Conventional acne treatments can be expensive and have side-effects such as redness, irritation and excessive dryness. Therefore, it’s best to rely on natural remedies for acne treatment at home. Pampering your skin with natural goodness is not only economical and more effective but also provides your skin the nourishment it needs. If you’re looking for easy-peasy home remedies to treat acne, then this article is just for you! We’ve got you covered with 7 most effective natural ways to cure acne. Read on...

Apple cider vinegar
Toothpaste
Honey + Cinnamon mask
Tea tree oil
Aloe vera
Epsom salt
Garlic

Apple cider vinegar

Garlic

Step 1: Mix together one part apple cider vinegar and three parts water. If you have sensitive skin, then use more water or else it could lead to skin irritation and burns

Step 2: Gently apply the mixture on the affected area with the help of a cotton ball. Make sure you apply it on cleansed skin

Step 3: Let it sit for about 20 seconds before rinsing with cold water

Step 4: Pat your skin dry

Benefits: Using apple cider vinegar is the most effective acne treatment at home. By reducing pH levels of the skin, ACV helps you get rid of dead cells and dries up acne spots thereby leaving you with clear, spotless skin. Apple cider vinegar is a miracle elixir that balances the skin’s pH levels and prevents breakouts. Applying ACV on the problem areas once or twice every day can show effective results.

Toothpaste

Garlic

Step 1: Grab your regular toothpaste and apply a generous layer on a cotton swab. Make sure to use a white toothpaste and not gel-based because the ingredients which help to dry out acne such as baking soda, triclosan and hydrogen peroxide are contained in the white part of the toothpaste, whereas the gel-based may contain ingredients that irritate the skin

Step 2: Now, cleanse your skin before you go over with the cotton swab on the affected areas. You could also simply use your fingertips to apply the paste on the acne spots. Do not spread it all over your face or use it as a face mask

Step 3: Leave the toothpaste on to dry for at least two hours or overnight

Step 4: Rinse off with cold water

Benefits: Toothpaste contains antibacterial properties that help eliminate acne-causing bacteria. Applying toothpaste three to four times a week can dry out the acne and heal it faster. The best part about using toothpaste for acne treatment at home is that it suits most skin types, especially normal, oily and combination.

Honey + Cinnamon mask

Garlic

Step 1: Mix together one teaspoon cinnamon powder and two tablespoons honey

Step 2: Mix well to form a smooth paste

Step 3: Cleanse your face and then apply the mask all over your face or simply on the acne spots. You can either use a face brush or your fingers to apply the mask evenly

Step 4: Let the mask sit on your face for about 10-15 minutes

Step 5: Rinse with lukewarm water and pat your face dry

Benefits: What makes honey and cinnamon the best combination for acne treatment at home is that they’re both rich sources of antioxidants and contain antibacterial properties. Both honey and cinnamon help reduce inflammation and fight bacteria, which are the two essential factors that trigger acne on the skin. And that’s not all! If you’re someone who has acne-prone skin, then using this natural face mask once or twice a week can reduce your chances of acne.

Tea tree oil

Garlic

Step 1: Mix together one part tea tree oil and nine parts water

Step 2: Dip a Q-tip or a cotton swab into the mixture and apply it to the acne spots

Step 3: Leave it to dry for about 10-15 minutes before rinsing with cold water

Step 4: Finish off by applying moisturizer

Benefits: The benefits of using tea tree oil for acne treatment at home are many. From fighting bacteria to reducing skin inflammation, tea tree essential oil is a wonder ingredient that effectively reduces acne. Tea tree oil contains anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help reduce inflammation associated with acne and prevent acne lesions. Applying tea tree oil once or twice every day religiously can prove to be beneficial in treating acne.

Aloe vera

Garlic

Step 1: Extract the gel from an aloe plant with a spoon

Step 2: Apply the gel directly onto the affected areas with your clean fingers

Step 3: You can either use it as a moisturiser or leave it on overnight and rinse it with cold water the next morning

Benefits: Aloe vera gel has healing properties that makes it an effective acne treatment at home. Aloe vera also contains sulfur and salicylic acid, which are both used extensively to treat acne. Its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help control and reduce acne-causing bacteria. The gel can be used topically to soothe burned and irritated skin. Apply aloe gel once or twice every day to get rid of acne and to prevent any breakouts especially if you have acne-prone skin.

Epsom salt

Garlic

Step 1: Mix one teaspoon Epsom salt with half cup water

Step 2: Mix it well

Step 3: Take a cotton ball, dip it in the salt water and apply it on the affected areas

Step 4: Leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing with warm water

Step 5: Rinse again using cool water

Step 6: Follow it up with a hydrating moisturiser because Epsom salt can be slightly dehydrating for the skin. We suggest you use the Ponds Light Moisturiser Non-Oily Fresh Feel which is lightweight, has a non-oily formula and leaves skin soft with a fresh glow all day

Benefits: Epsom salt exfoliates dead skin cells and kills bacteria thereby leaving your skin cleansed and free of acne and breakouts. Epsom salt also balances the skin’s pH levels, and this is what makes it one of the best acne treatments at home. Use this remedy once or twice daily to get rid of acne.

Garlic

Garlic

Step 1: Mash two to three garlic cloves

Step 2: Add some water to form a coarse paste

Step 3: Apply the paste directly on the acne spots with the help of your fingertips

Step 4: Wash off the garlic after about 10 minutes

Benefits: Garlic contains antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic and antiviral properties from allicin, which in turn kills acne-causing bacteria. It also has thiosulfinates, which can act as an antimicrobial that is believed to clear the skin. The best part about using garlic for acne treatment at home is that is suits all skin types.

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Your rights in relation to your personal data how it is processed. You can exercise these rights at any point. We have provided an overview of these rights below together with what this entails for you. You can exercise your rights by sending an email or submitting a request through the “Contact Us” form on our websites.

Where we process your personal data, you have a number of rights over how the data is processed and can exercise these rights at any point. We have provided an overview of these rights below together with what this entails for you. You can exercise your rights by sending an email or submitting a request through the “Contact Us” form on our websites.

The right to be informed. You have the right to be provided with clear, transparent and easily understandable information about how we use your personal data and your rights. Therefore, we’re providing you with the information in this Notice.
The right to access and rectification. You have the right to access, correct or update your personal data at any time. We understand the importance of this and should you want to exercise your rights, please contact us.
The right to data portability. The personal data you have provided us with may be portable. This means it can be moved, copied or transmitted electronically under certain circumstances.
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- to obtain human intervention;

- to express your point of view;
- to obtain an explanation of the decision reached after an assessment; and

- to challenge such a decision.

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