Pimples occur in the form of lesions and inflammation. The skin area swells and there is pus formation when the oil glands in the skin become infected with bacteria. There is pimple formation when sebaceous glands become overactive.
Pimples can occur on the face, back as well as chest. Pimples are not infectious. Home remedies can be used to cure pimples. Some of best pimple home remedies are as follows.
Home Remedies For Pimples
Clay Mask
Mix clay mask with water. You can use Redmond clay, bentonite or any other cosmetic clay. Mix a few drops of lavender essential oil to it. You can also add tea tree oil to it. Leave the mask overnight. Wash off in the morning.
Apple
Grate one apple. Add some honey to it. Apply this paste on the face. Wash off after some time. This is a good remedy for pimples.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apply apple cider vinegar on the pimple. Do not dilute the vinegar with water. Leave it like that and do not wash it off. Do not use this remedy more than one or two times daily.
Nutmeg
Make a paste by mixing nutmeg pieces with raw milk and apply the paste on the pimple. Wash off after 2 hours.
Lemon Juice
Apply lemon juice on the pimple. Leave it overnight. Do not use this remedy if you have to be in the sun. Lemon juice can cause skin photosensitivity. Therefore, avoid going out when using this remedy. The best time to use this remedy is at night.
Cinnamon
Mix cinnamon powder with honey. Apply this paste on the pimple at bedtime. Wash off with warm water next day. Do this remedy for 2 weeks.
Mustard
Apply some mustard on the pimple for fifteen minutes and wash it off. You can also mix homey to mustard powder and apply it. Mustard contains salicylic acid, Vitamin C and omega fats, which is good for the pimples.
Orange Peel
Grind orange peel and make a powder of it. Mix this powder with little water. Apply the paste on the pimple. Wash off after fifteen minutes. Orange peel is acidic and removes excess sebum from the skin.
Green Tea
Freeze some green tea in the form of ice cubes. Rub the ice cube on the pimple for few minutes. The green tea decreases inflammation. It has an antimicrobial effect.
Tomato Juice
Apply tomato juice on the pimple. Tomato contains antioxidant and is an astringent. Do this remedy one or two times daily.
Mint Juice
Extract juice from ten to fifteen mint leaves. Apply mint juice on the pimple. Leave it like that. This remedy helps in eliminating pimple and its scars.
Lavender Oil
Apply one drop of lavender essential oil on the pimple. Do not rub excess undiluted essential oil on the skin.
Egg White
Whisk the white portion of one egg. Apply the egg white on the pimple. Leave it like that. For a better effect, apply lemon juice on the pimple and allow it to become dry before applying the egg white.
Fenugreek Leaves
Make a paste of fenugreek leaves by grinding it with little water. Apply the paste on the pimple at night. Wash off after fifteen minutes.
Garlic
Crush some fresh garlic. Apply the crushed garlic on the pimple. Garlic contains allicin, which is an antibiotic ingredient.Garlic heals the pimple and has antimicrobial properties. You can apply garlic juice on the pimple. You can also make a face pack by mixing garlic and yogurt. Using this face pack will cure pimples.
Turmeric
Make a mixture of turmeric powder added to ground neem leaves. Apply it on the pimple for 30 minutes. Wash off.
Sandalwood Powder
Mix some sandalwood powder to rose water. Apply the paste on the pimple for twenty minutes. Wash off. You can also mix lemon juice with rose water and apply it on the pimple for thirty minutes.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.