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Though pimples are very common among teenagers and young adults, yet, people know very little or nothing about it. It’s not a serious problem as perceived by many, however, it’s very irritating and can persist for a long time if not treated properly. Over the time, many products, creams and various other cures have been evolved to treat such skin problems to the core, however, nothing can beat the reliability provided by home based remedies that can help you prevent pimples in a natural manner.
One can follow the below mentioned home remedies to get rid of acne pimples in order to get a flawless skin.
- Apply fresh lime juice on pimples on a daily basis.
- Rub garlic on affected area several times a day.
- Apply a paste of salt and vinegar on pimples. Leave it on for at least 20-30 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.
- Egg is one of the most effective home remedies for getting rid of pimples. Apply egg white on the affected area and leave it for at least 20 minutes. It helps in drying up the pimple.
- Rubbing ice on the pimple as soon as it is discovered will make the pimple shrink and vanish.
- Apply a mixture of rose water & lemon juice (mixed in equal quantities) on a daily basis.
- Make a thick paste of natural yoghurt and fine oatmeal, apply and leave it to dry and wash your face with lukewarm water, then, pat dry. Afterwards you can apply any antibiotic lotion that suits your skin type.
- Pimples can also be treated by applying a mixture a groundnut oil and lemon juice in equal quantities.
- Intake of a spoonful of honey mixed with rose water on a regular basis clears the skin.
- Apply a thin powder of orange peel mixed in water on a daily basis. It prevents a pimple from growing further.
- Apply ripe tomato pulp on the affected area. Leave it for an hour and then wash off.
- A magical home remedy for treating pimples is to grind nutmeg with milk and apply the mixture on the affected area.
- Taking hot Epsom salts bath, two times a week will also ease all cases of pimples.
- Avoid washing face with a strong chemical soap.
- Junk/Oily food should also be avoided.
Self Help Strategies
Cleansing – Try washing the affected area two-three times daily. Do not touch your skin, instead, splash water on your face but don’t overdo it as it can cause dryness.
Make up – Use water based, oil free products. Make up should be thoroughly removed at night, before going to bed.
Medicated Soap – Use medicated soaps for face wash.
Medicines – Talk to your chemist before purchasing any product to determine the most effective treatment for yourself. Do not just rely on advertisements or advice from friends.
Creams
A lot of creams from various companies have also come to the rescue. However, one should not rely entirely on these creams, commercially available creams are chemically potent and can do more harm than good. Besides that, different skin types require different products. Therefore, consulting a dermatologist before using any product is a good idea.
Diet
Stick to a healthy diet. A balanced diet, filled with essential nutrients is very important. Plenty of fresh fruit and green leafy vegetables nourish skin by reducing excess oil. Junk/oily food should be avoided and it’s needless to mention, why.
Healthy Living
Stress can trigger an outbreak of pimples. People have a misconception that skin problems occur because of the external environment, however, the truth is, it all starts within our brain. When in stress, brain releases certain chemicals that can makes oil glands release more oil to the skin. Therefore, take it easy, relax and breathe deeply during exams and other stressful days.
Advice from Doctors
Consult a doctor incase the problem persists. Your doctor can determine the root cause of the skin problem, whether, it’s due to some allergy or any other internal problems like hormonal imbalance. A proper diagnosis by an expert will help you get rid of such problems over a matter of time.
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