Thursday, October 14, 2010

Pimple Natural Remedies

Having a pimple was one of the worst thing that ever happened to me. It all started with a small red spot in my face then before I even realize it's already all over my face. Pimples are caused when the sebaceous glands located at the base of hair follicles become overactive; the most vulnerable parts of the body are the face, back, chest and shoulders. Pimples are palpable signs of acne, especially when a breakout occurs. Pimples can be treated by various acne medications prescribed by a dermatologist, or purchased at a drug store with a wide variety of treatments. But if you can't afford to go to a dermatologist here are some of the remedies used for treating acne and for the general health of the skin.

Haemafine syrup
This treats acne from the inside as it cleanse the blood and thus gives the skin the blood flow it requires to look smooth.

Neem Vegicaps
Effective in killing the bacteria, which is a cause for Acne. Neem does not only treat acne but also soothes  inflammation.

Strawberries/Strawberry Leaves
Place strawberry leaves over your pimples as the alkalinity in the leaves helps to reduce the swelling of the pimples.

Green Tea
Green tea catechins are anti-bacterial and can decrease hormone activity. This means green tea is an effective way to control acne.

Burdock root
Burdock roots have been known to treat skin related issues especially acne.

Basil tea
Drinking it twice a day can do wonders to the skin.

Turmeric
This remedy is good especially for those who have acne scars as it helps heal them.

Sandalwood
Sandalwood has been known to have properties that make the skin smooth and blemish free.

Calendula (flowers)
Prepare a tincture from calendula flowers and apply on acne affected areas.

Tea tree oil
Massage the acne spots with tree tea oil. This has proved to be a useful acne remedy.

Honey
Honey is a great remedy for pimples and acne. It kills bacteria and leaves the skin pimple free.

Papaya
Raw papaya is the best treatment for pimples. Apply fresh juice of raw papaya on pimples and get a good result.

Garlic
take fresh garlic cloves and after crushing them, apply on your face. Or you can also eat one or two cloves daily in the morning for long-term benefits.

Egg White
This is another but guaranteed effective remedy for pimples. Apply an egg white over your face like a mask covering your face completely.

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