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MoreHaving acne, and particularly facial acne, can be very frustrating; it takes away from your appearance alongside making you conscious and miserable. While there are various medical and cosmetic means of treating acne-prone skin, not everyone is comfortable with taking these measures for improving their skin. If you have such nature of inhibitions as well, home treatments for acne would be a better option instead. Not only are they less invasive and safer, they are easier on the pocket as well. Many individuals swear by these home remedies and thus, here is a list of DIY acne treatments that you can try as well.
Try Some Healing Masks
Dealing with acne is hard; but acne sufferers can heal their skin and hydrate it well using a healing mask. Two of the most common healing masks to try for acne treatment are yogurt honey mask and cinnamon honey mask. Prepare yogurt and honey mask by mixing 1tbsp of raw honey in 1tbsp of yogurt. Smoothly apply this mixture to your face, taking care of acne prone areas. After 10 minutes, wipe it off using a damp cloth.You can also opt for cinnamon and yogurt mask by adding 2tsp of raw honey in 1/2tsp cinnamon. Also, add 1tsp of coconut oil and apply it over the face. Keep it for 5-10 minutes and remove it gently.
Rub Apple Cider Vinegar Astringent
Keep apple cider vinegar handy as it is a natural remedy for treating acne and pores. It may not be the ‘best’ remedy for everyone, particularly the ones with sensitive skin, as it has extremely strong astringent properties that can irritate the skin. Apple cider vinegar kills the major reason causing bacteria and maintains the pH level of the skin. Besides, it also removes excess oil from the face and dissolves dead skin.All you need to do is dissolve 1 part of vinegar in 3 parts of water. Then using a cotton ball, apply the solution on your pores and blemishes to see visible improvement within a few days. Don’t forget to moisturize your skin after using this astringent on your skin.
Dab Some Lemon Juice
Lemon juice makes for exceptional acne treating home remedy that helps get rid of breakouts effectively. The astringent properties and Vitamin C content in the lemon juice helps exfoliate the skin properly. This natural skin whitener minimizes redness and releases oil from the blemishes.For best results, you must wash your face properly with plain tap water. Once done, dip a cotton ball in lemon juice and apply it over your face. In case it hurts a bit, add a small amount of yogurt to lemon juice and then apply it.
Steam It Out
Water, when brought to steamy temperatures can soothe numerous maladies, including acne. This remedy can help diminish acne and its glaring visibility by draining out impurities from deep within the skin.Get a pot of water to boil; transfer the water to a large bowl afterwards. Use your towel to cover your head and face and move your face over the bowl so as to trap the steam properly. Within 15-20 minutes, take off the towel from your head and you will feel refreshed. Do this once a day to not get rid of your acne but also for getting a rosy glow.
Whip Up Some Egg Whites
An egg mask is a super-easy and an effective way of clearing up acne and fading away the scars. As eggs are packed with proteins as well as vitamins, they can be really beneficial for the skin. They can soak up excess sebum (oil), thereby making it difficult for the bacteria to feed on. Just don’t forget to remove yolk from egg when making an egg mask. Properly whip the egg whites several times and using a Q-tip, brush the liquid on all acne-prone areas. It is best to apply the mixture on your face at night and leave it like that overnight. Wash away the egg pack in the morning with lukewarm water and apply a nice moisturizer afterwards to notice a marked difference.
Green Tea Ice Cube
Cure acne easily using an all-time hit remedy i.e. green tea. As it is great for both skin and hair, you can use green tea to get rid of acne and associated redness. Fill warm water in an empty cup and put a packet of green tea in it. Allow the green tea bag to remain soaked in the water for about 5-7 minutes and then transfer it into an ice cube tray. Let the tray remain in freezer for the entire night and early next morning take out an ice cube and apply it on the acne prone area in circular motions. You can then wash your face using lukewarm water and see a visible difference in the blemishes.
Scrub It Out Using Baking Soda
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) can help shorten the infliction period of acne, owing to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It dries up excess oil from the acne-prone skin and exfoliates skin through microdermabrasion.Add 1tbsp of sodium bicarbonate to water and make a paste. Then in circular motion, rub the paste over all the blemishes, finally rinsing it all away using warm water. Don’t forget to moisturize your skin as baking soda is alkaline in nature.
Make Papaya Paste
A popular topical treatment for hydrating your skin and removing acne is by preparing a smooth paste of mashed papayas and applying a chunk over the acne-prone area. Papaya is known for removal of dead skin cells from the skin. The fruit also contains papain, an enzyme that prevents formation of pus and lessens inflammation.Wash your face properly with water and once it dries out, apply papaya paste on the skin. After 10-15 minutes, rinse off the mask with warm water. Apply a moisturizer suiting your skin type afterwards.
Soothe It With Aloe
One of the most effective treatments for acne is indeed aloe. Aloe can be used on its own for treating burns and soothing irritation that follows a breakout. It is always nice to have a gel-based plant at home, for it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. All you need is Aloe Vera gel to cover the problem areas. You can cut a small tip of aloe plant and apply the gel over the affected area. Let the gel dry down and wash it away after 10 minutes. If you do not have a plant at home, you may buy 100% natural aloe from the market. Both ways, you’ll get immediate relief.
Freshen Up With Mint
Another home remedy that is soothing to inflamed and irritated skin is perhaps the use of mint. As mint contains menthol, the anti-inflammatory properties act as a pain killer, and reduce inflammation. It may not help diminish the acne immediately, but it can definitely reduce the redness and help ease the discomfort associated with swelling.You need a handful of fresh mint leaves to treat acne. Simply crush out a few mint leaves using a blender and rub the juice from these leaves on the face. After 10 minutes, rinse away the mixture with cold water.
