Acne Home Remedies

Since acne is such a common thing many people throughout the ages all across the world have tried their own methods of trying to cure the ailment. Some of these methods help the person with the acne feel less irritation and helps them relax. Others reduce the swelling caused by acne and remove it and others may prevent it all together.

One of the more common home remedies is to cook oatmeal, apply it to the effected area, leave it on there for a little while and then wash it off. This helps clean the area as well as reduces irritation and itching (it is also used as a remedy for chicken pox).

There are several home remedies for acne involving a paste which is similar in viscosity (liquidness) to oatmeal. One of these is creating a mix of yeast and lemon juice and applying it to the acne. Mix 1 tablespoon of yeast with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and apply it to the effected area. Wait until the paste hardens, then peel it or wash it away with warm water.

You can also directly apply lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar) to your acne using a cotton ball. You may wash it off immediately or leave it on for a period of time (like overnight). Lemons help cure acne and reduce blemishes. Rose water also has similar effects as lemon juice, so you can do the same things with rose water as well or you may even want to use both rose water and lemon juice. Lime juice may work well, although lemon juice is more commonly used.

There are also many different fruits and vegetables which you can apply to redcue blemishes and blackheads. These include applying ripe tomato pulp, raw papaya juice, potato skins, blended cucumber, fresh garlic, ground radish seeds (with water), and mint juice with turmeric. These vegetables/fruits can be applied for as long as you want (leaving them on too long won’t hurt you) and they can all be made into pastes by blending if you desire. Applying a mixture of grinded nutmeg and milk has also had positive affects for people. Honey can also help because it naturally fights bacteria (which many types of acne are caused by).

To reduce swelling conventional methods such as putting ice on the acne may help. Several sources recommend icing acne before going to sleep. By the time you wake up the swelling should be less than it was when you went to sleep.

If you aren’t into putting things on the acne area, you may want to add a few things to your diet instead. Fresh vegetables and fruits can help your body getting the vitamins it needs to keep your skin (including any area infected with acne) clean and healthy. Drinking plenty of water is also a good idea.
There are many different options when it comes to home remedies of curing acne. There is something for everyone, you just have to try different things and see what works for you.