5 Home Remedies For Acne

Acne is most common skin problems in the world, it affect approx 85% of young adults. Acne can be very stubborn and it seems to pop up on your skin and mostly on face and it make your face look worst. Many conventional treatments can get rid of pimples, but that may cause side effect, such as skin irritation, dryness and redness.

Many study found that natural home remedies are here to cure acne, and more than 77% of acne patient had tried alternative acne treatment.

Some Natural ways to get rid of pimples fast:

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is taking out from the leaves of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia, which is native to Australia. This oil is very much beneficial and it is natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory it means that it has ability to kill P.acnes, bacteria that cause acne.

Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties that mean it can reduce the swelling and redness of pimples.

According to some studies it was found that 5% of tea tree oil was almost four times more effective at reducing acne bruise. Another study says a gel containing 5% tea tree oil was proven equally effective at reducing pimples as a lotion containing 5% benzoyl peroxide, a common acne medication.

Green tea

Green tea is used for drinking by lot of people for its health benefits, but now we get to know that it can also be helpful when applied to skin directly. Green tea is very high in antioxidants, and drinking it can promote good health.

It may also help reduce acne. This is likely because the polyphenols in green tea help fight bacteria and reduce inflammation, which are two main causes of acne.

How to use it

1. Steep green tea in boiling water for 3–4 minutes.
2. Allow the tea to cool.
3. Using a cotton ball, apply the tea to your skin or pour it into a spray bottle to spritz it on.
4. Allow it to dry, then rinse it off with water and pat your skin dry.You can also add the remaining tea leaves to honey and make a mask.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a tropical plant whose leaves produce a clear gel. The gel is often added to lotions, creams, ointments, and soaps.

It’s commonly used to treat abrasions, rashes, burns, and other skin conditions. When applied to the skin, aloe vera gel can help heal wounds, treat burns, and fight inflammation

How to use it

1. Scrape the gel from the aloe plant out with a spoon.
2. Apply the gel directly to clean skin as a moisturizer.
3. Repeat 1–2 times per day, or as desired.
You can also buy aloe Vera gel from the store, but make sure that its pure aloe without any added ingredients.

Apple cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple cider, or the unfiltered juice from pressed apples.

Like other vinegars, it’s known for its ability to fight many types of bacteria and fungi. Apple cider vinegar contains organic acids, such as citric acid, that have been found to kill P. acnes

How to use it

1. Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar and 3 parts water (use more water for sensitive skin).
2 After cleansing, gently apply the mixture to the skin using a cotton ball.
3.Let sit for 5–20 seconds, rinse with water and pat dry.
4.Repeat this process 1–2 times per day, as needed.

Honey and Cinnamon mask

Honey and cinnamon have the ability to fight bacteria and reduce inflammation, which are two factors that trigger acne.

A 2017 study found that the combination of honey and cinnamon bark extract exerted antibacterial effects against P. acnes. Other research has indicated that honey on its own can block the growth of or kill P. acnes.

Although, this finding doesn’t necessarily mean that honey effectively treats acne.

How to make a honey and cinnamon mask

1.Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to form a paste.
2.After cleansing, apply the mask to your face and leave it on for 10–15 minutes.
3 Rinse the mask off completely and pat your face dry.