We’ve rounded up 20 home remedies for acne that actually work for a clear skin!
1. Mint
Mint has potent anti- inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which work wonders on acne prone skin. Blend some clean mint leaves to a very fine texture and mix it into the bowl. Apply the mask to your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Wash off the facial mask with warm water.
2. Nutmeg
Nutmeg can actually help you achieve smoother and healthier skin by helping you treat several skin problems. Prepare a mixture of nutmeg with milk to fight acne. Apply the make and leave it on for 30mins before you rinse off.
3. Orange
Orange peels contain a wide variety of nutrients that help in healing many skin conditions. Make a scrub from orange peels or use orange juice on the skin to clean out dirt from deep inside the pores.
4. Turmeric
Turmeric not only helps with pimple scars and inflammation but also reduce oil secretion by sebaceous glands. Add a few drops of honey and lemon juice to the turmeric powder. Apply the paste on the acne affected area and leave it for about 15 minutes.
5. Rose water
Rose water can help get rid of acne and the scars it leaves behind. The best way to use rose water for acne is to use as a wash or a toner.
6. Yogurt
Organic yogurt is very gentle on the skin and can reduce acne. Spread the yogurt all over my face like a face cream, leave it on for 15-30mins and rinse off.
7. Papaya
Papaya has an exfoliating capability that sloughs off dead skin cells to clear the way for healthy, unclogged pores. Simply mash it or make a juice and apply it to your skin.
8. Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that is ideal to treat acne. Use it as a face wash, scrub or a mask to soothe the skin.
9. Tomato
The natural astringent helps to get clear skin, apply the tomato pulp all over the face, leave it on for 30-45mins and rinse off.
10. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera can help acne by killing the bacteria which causes acne. Use Aloe Vera gel the affected area. The gel works well as a spot treatment and will diminish swelling and redness caused by acne.