- Turmeric
You Will Need
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Water
What You Have To Do
- Prepare turmeric paste and apply on the acne.
- Leave it on for an hour or so and then wash it off.
Turmeric paste can also be left on overnight.
How Often You Should Do This
Apply this every day.
Why This Works
Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and also a complexion-enhancing agent. It treats the infection that is causing the pimples while improving skin quality, tone, and texture.
Caution
Turmeric can stain clothing. Make sure to wear old clothes when you use this remedy.
3. Lemon
You Will Need
- Fresh lemon juice
- Q-tip
What You Have To Do
- Apply lemon juice on the acne using a Q-tip.
- Leave the juice on an hour or so.
- Rinse your face with water.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this twice a day and every night, before going to bed.
Why This Works
Lemon is renowned for its natural pimple-fighting ingredients, and this is the reason why it is included in so many pimple reduction products. It is antimicrobial in nature. It also brings back the skin’s pH balance, thus reducing breakouts.
Caution
If you find raw lemon juice too strong, you can dilute it with water. Do not use lemon on the entire face as it will irritate your skin.
3. Aloe Vera
You Will Need
An aloe leaf
What You Have To Do
- Slice the leaf and transfer the gel present inside into a container.
- On a clean face, apply some of this gel and massage it in.
- Leave the gel on for half an hour and then rinse it off.
If it doesn’t feel too sticky, you can leave the gel on overnight as well.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this every night, before going to bed.
Why This Works
Aloe vera gel is a wonderful natural remedy which works wonders for a variety of skin as well as hair problems. It helps to reduce acne (or pimples) effectively with its healing properties. It provides the right combination of nutrients and skin-toning compounds to the skin and rejuvenates it.
4. Essential Oils
You Will Need
- 1-2 drops tea tree oil
- 1 drop lavender oil
- 4-5 drops virgin coconut oil or olive oil
What You Have To Do
- Make a blend of the essential oils with the carrier oil.
- Apply this on the acne and leave it on overnight.
How Often You Should Do This
Use this every night.
Why This Works
Essential oils like lavender essential oil as well as tea tree oil work great to reduce acne and even their scars. They have antimicrobial, antioxidant, and oil-balancing properties .
Caution
Essential oils are highly concentrated and do not suit everybody. If you have never used these oils before, then consult your doctor before using it during your pregnancy. Your skin is already sensitive during this phase, and essential oils should be used only if you are sure that your skin is not allergic to them.
