Home Remedies For Zits

Home Remedies For Zits

 

There are a few things that you can be sure of happening in your life at some point or the other. You’ll hurt your knee, you will fall in love and get your heart broken and you will get giant zits on your face at inconvenient times such as one day before your prom, one day prior to your wedding day, on the day of an important job interview or just any other day when people will be seeing you. Zits, commonly known as acne or pimples are basically skin inflammations that usually occur on the face but may sometimes appear on the neck, chest, shoulders, scalp and upper back as well.

The condition is mostly seen in teenagers when they are going through various hormonal changes. Zits are caused mainly due to the presence of over-active oil glands on the surface of the skin. This excess oil production gets combined with dead skin cells and blocks the pores of the skin, thus giving rise of bacterial infections resulting in pimples. The good news is that zits can be effectively treated with the help of home remedies using simple ingredients available in most homes.

 

Tea Tree Oil :-

Tea tree oil is excellent for treating acne and pimples. It has antibacterial properties that help fight the bacteria that cause these skin problems.

Plus, its soothing properties help reduce the redness and inflammation of pimples. It also helps dry out blackheads and whiteheads.

• Just dip a cotton ball in tea tree essential oil and dab it on the affected area. Rinse your face after 15 to 20 minutes.
• Another option is to mix a few drops of tea tree oil in 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel. Apply it on your pimples and blemishes, leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse it off.

Note: Steer clear of tea tree oil if you have sensitive skin.

 

Ice :-

Ice can be used to quickly reduce the redness, swelling and inflammation of pimples. It helps in improving blood circulation to the affected area, and in tightening the skin pores and removing dirt and oil accumulated on the skin. You can use ice cubes or crushed ice, whichever is convenient.

• Wrap the ice in a piece of cloth and hold it on the affected skin area for a few seconds.
• Wait a few minutes and repeat the process.

 

Lemon :-

Another quick way to get rid of pimples is the use of lemon juice, which is rich in vitamin C. Lemon juice helps pimples dry up faster. Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and not bottled juice, which has preservatives. There are a couple of ways to apply this remedy.

• Dip a clean cotton swab in fresh lemon juice and apply it to the pimples before going to bed.
• You can also mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and put it on the pimples overnight. In the morning, wash the skin well with lukewarm water. However, this particular remedy is not suitable for those with sensitive skin.

 

Baking Soda :-

• • Baking soda is a great option for clearing up blemishes, it’s cheap, it’s natural, and it doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals or other ingredients.
  • The benefits of baking soda are many: it exfoliates, it reduces inflammation, and it clears up skin.

• All you have to do is use warm water and baking soda to make a paste.
• Then, apply the paste to your skin like a mask.
• Leave it on for up to an hour, and then rinse.
• You will be amazed at the results.

 

Egg Whites :-

• Egg whites also make a great home remedy for getting rid of pimples.
• To use this method, simply separate the egg white from the yolk.
• Then, you can use a cotton swab, cotton ball, or simply your fingers to apply the egg white to your skin.
• Your skin will glow and begin to tighten.
• Leave the egg white mixture on your skin for up to an hour for best results.

 

Tomato Juice :-

• Tomato juice contains vitamin C, which also makes it very effective for getting rid of pimples.
• Try rinsing your face using fresh juice extracted from a tomato when you have pimples.
• Let the juice remain on the skin for at least an hour before washing your face.

 

Fuller’s Earth Clay Mask :-

• A simple clay mask made from fuller’s earth is another extremely effective remedy for treating zits.
• These days, fuller’s earth is easy available under the name cosmetic clay and it is extremely effective for getting rid of pimples.
• Simply take a tablespoon of this clay and mix it with enough water to form a thick paste.
• Apply this paste on the zit and leave till it dries completely.
• You can even leave it overnight and wash off in the morning.
• This remedy is so effective that many people have reported complete disappearance of their pimples overnight.

 

Papaya :-

• • If you are familiar with high end skin care products, you probably already know that papaya is a very common ingredient in acne treatments.
  • However, you can get the same benefits without spending the cash! All you have to do is mash up the flesh of the papaya to form a paste or a lotion consistency, and apply directly to the skin.

• You can leave it on for up to 30 minutes, then rinse and moisturize.