Home Remedies
for Pimples
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 Pimples
are a form of acne, which are actually infected whiteheads
and blackheads that contain pus. It is among the most common
skin problems that affecting adolescents, teenagers and also
adults, especially those aged between 12 to 24 years. It is
really unpleasant to have pimples all over your face as they
are sometimes quite painful.
Whiteheads appear when skin pores being clogged by dirt,
sweat and also oil secretions. They will then turn into blackheads when
exposed to air. The clogged pores are good breeding grounds for bacteria.
Infected blackheads or whiteheads will then turn into painful pimples. When
a pimple erupts, the surrounding skin areas will inflame and become red. A
tiny cyst filled with pus will pop out and erupt.
There are many ways to get rid of the painful pimples, you
can use the easily available over-the-counter acne products or you may also
try using home remedies for pimple.
Here are a few suggested home remedies for
pimple:
 Garlic:
Garlic is safe and effective in treating pimples as it contains antibiotic
properties. Mash whole fresh garlic and apply on the affected pimple area
cautiously, avoid contacts with eyes. Leave it there for 15 minutes and wash
off using a soft warm cloth.
Raspberries Mask:
Mix 1oz of raspberries paste with 1 teaspoon of ground oatmeal plus 1
teaspoon of plain yogurt to make raspberries mask. Apply onto face and leave
for 10 minutes and then wash off. It will help reduce the blemishes and
improve the skin.
Raspberry Leaves:
Boil about 50g of the leaves in 1 liter of water for 3 minutes and
infuse for another 5 minutes. You may also use the leaves of strawberry or
blackberry. Use it for washing itching skin caused by pimples. It will be a
very pleasant and soothing wash and help reducing pimples.
Raw Papaya Juice:
Blend whole raw papaya fruit, including the skin and seeds to
create a juice. Apply it on swelling pimples.
Milk-Fresh Lime Juice:
Add fresh lime juice to boil milk. Let t cool a bit and use as facial
wash for cracked skin, blackheads, and pimples.
Groundnut Oil-Fresh Lime
Juice: Mix an equal amount of groundnut oil and fresh lime
juice. Apply it on the affected area for 15 minutes and wash it off. It also
prevents blackheads.
Rose Water-Lime Juice:
Mix an equal amount of rose water with lime juice and apply for about
half an hour and then wash it of with lukewarm water.
Ground Sesame Seeds:
Mix ground sesame seeds with a little of water to make a paste and apply on
the pimple.
Cinnamon-Honey Paste:
Mix honey and cinnamon powder. Apply onto your face before sleep and clean
up the next morning. Repeat every night for 2 weeks. This will prevent the
popping of pimples.
Raw Potato:
Peel and grate a raw potato. Rub potato slices directly to your face
to get rid of blemishes and pimple scar.
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