5 Home remedies for treating acne

Acne is a skin condition that happens when the hair follicles attached with oil and dead skin cells get clogged. This clogging also causes whiteheads and dark spots. Genes, diet, stress, hormonal changes, and infections can also cause acne. Acne mainly affects young people. For most people, acne is usually over when they are around the age of 30, but some people in their forties continue to have this skin problem.

Acne can be debilitating at times. The good news is that over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs can soothe acne and help stop the new pimples from popping up. The bad news is that some acne products can cause side effects such as redness, discoloration, or dryness. For this reason, some people choose to treat acne at home with natural remedies.

There are many clinical treatments for treating acne but some home remedies are also very effective. You can try these home treatments and get stunned by their results. I myself have cured my acne by using some of the remedies listed below. On the positive side, you can also free yourself from the stress of getting side effects. None of these remedies can cause any kind of harm.

1.  Tee Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a popular remedy for curing acne due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is thought to reduce redness, swelling, and inflammation. It can also help prevent and reduce scarring, leaving you with smooth and clear skin.

How to use it?

Dilute 3 drops of tea tree oil to 2 ounces of hazel. Use it as a toner all day. You can also use a face wash, moisturizer, and any other treatment that contains tea tree oil.

2.  Aloe Vera Gel for Acne

Aloe vera gel is used in many skin products that are being sold for treating acne. This plant has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which has led to its use in the treatment of acne. Aloe vera has been shown to work in combination with traditional acne medicine. People can apply aloe vera to blisters on their faces and other parts of the body. It can be used alone or in combination with other natural products.

How to use it?

Spraying the skin with a diluted aloe vera solution can help exfoliate the skin without causing additional oil. One can mix about two parts of water and one part aloe vera to make a spray. The solution can be placed in a spray bottle and sprayed on the affected area, avoiding the eye area.

One can use pure aloe vera cream instead of a traditional cleanser to prevent acne breakouts. This works because the antibacterial agents in aloe vera remove germs from the skin, reducing the risk of developing spots. To treat acne, some people apply aloe vera to the affected area and leave it overnight. It is important to wash it in the morning.

3.  Green Tea for Acne

We know green tea for many health and skin benefits.  It contains compounds grown in plants called ‘Catechins’, which have anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The fact that green tea does not undergo the same process of drying as black tea, oolong, and other types of tea make it retain its biological benefits. Excessive oil overflow leads to the formation of small acnes and fills the pores on your skin with oil. Green tea contains polyphenols that help reduce acne and prevent fats from producing excess oil.

How to use it?

Green tea can help even if people drink it or use it on their skin. After drinking green tea, you can also make DIY green tea masks and get two benefits. Putting green tea is easy, just boil the tea leaves, strain them and make a paste with the addition of baking soda and honey. This helps to cleanse the pores and clean the dust from your skin. When used regularly, it has excellent effects on the skin.

4.  Garlic

Many traditional treatments include garlic for improving the body’s ability to fight off germs and diseases. Garlic contains organosulfur compounds, which have many natural anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Organosulfur compounds can also help boost the immune system, helping the body fight infections.

Garlic has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiseptic properties because of allicin present in it. Allicin helps kill germs that cause acne. It also helps reduce inflammation and improves blood circulation. These beneficial effects allow the skin to absorb more nutrients. Garlic contains other vitamins and minerals that are believed to fight acne, such as vitamin C, vitamin B-6, selenium, copper, and zinc.

How to use it?

Mix 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with 1 teaspoon of water. Mash 5 crushed cloves and simmer for 10 minutes. Use a thin cloth to squeeze the juice from the crushed cloves. Mix garlic juice with vinegar and water. Apply with a swab directly to the acne. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. Rinse with water.

5.  Honey is an excellent home remedy for acne

Using honey to get rid of acne is the best way. Honey has antiseptic properties. Honey is an excellent home remedy for acne and scars. Hydrogen peroxide is produced by honey in small amounts that kill germs present on your skin. The sugar content of the honey prevents germs from replicating. Honey is an excellent home remedy for its anti-inflammatory properties. This quality helps to reduce the swelling and redness that comes with acne. If you think your acne scars will never go away, it is time to break your deception. Using other chemical products to treat acne can damage your skin, and honey is pure and a natural remedy for acne. You can use it for external as well as internal use.

How to use it?

Wash your face gently with soap and warm water. Massage your face with your hands gently. Let your face dry (don’t use a towel). Once your face is completely dry apply honey to your face gently and leave it for about 20 minutes. After this, wash it off. Now it is time to feel your fresh skin.

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