Basic kitchen ingredients to treat acne

Bid adieu to pimples/acne by following these simple remedies with basic ingredients from your kitchen.

kitchen ingredients to treat acneSalt and honey: Create a paste of epsom salt and water and apply to unwanted breakouts using a Q-tip. You can use it as a spot treatment or mix it with honey to gently exfoliate the skin that  helps treat pimples by deep cleaning dirt or oil from skin. It also helps dry-up pimples, making them noticeably smaller.

Lemon and rose water:  lemon juice ideal for keeping your skin free of bacteria, but it can also help to treat any marks left from past breakouts. You can also use a lemon toner for a clear skin.

Baking soda: Baking soda has mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties to calm skin and cool out inflamed acne. It also works as a gentle exfoliate for the skin to buff away dead cells. Cleanse your face and use baking soda with honey to gently exfoliate damp skin with your fingertips. Rinse with tepid water to remove completely.

Ginger: Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, thus making it a remedy against an inflamed pimple. Slice some ginger and place the ginger pieces on top of your pimples. You can also use ginger tea to be applied for acne, make sure it is applied to the areas that need treatment and rinse off.

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Honey and Tomato Remedy: Mix tomato juice and honey for amazing skin. Leave the solution on your face for around fifteen minutes and wash off with luke warm water, then with a cold water rinse to help control acne and lighten ace scars.

Home remedies are easy to make and use however it is best to do a patch test before applying any of the ingredients to check for any allergic reactions.