{"id":10238,"date":"2014-05-05T15:31:42","date_gmt":"2014-05-05T15:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.indianbeautyspot.com\/?p=10238"},"modified":"2015-11-06T16:00:16","modified_gmt":"2015-11-06T16:00:16","slug":"best-natural-remedies-acne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/best-natural-remedies-acne\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Natural Treatments for Acne That Work"},"content":{"rendered":"
Acne is a common skin problem that leaves behind scars and also makes your skin appear patchy, dull and unsightly.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Here are 5 best natural remedies for Acne that work better than over-the-counter treatments<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Lemon & Honey:<\/strong> Use honey to teat acne<\/a> naturally, dab a small amount of honey or mix it with few drops of lemon juice and apply on the affected area and let it work its magic overnight,to fight bacteria and prevent or reduce acne breakouts. Honey does have strong antibacterial properties that effectively treats acne.<\/p>\n <\/a>Ice Tea Tree Oil
\nLemons have natural antibacterial and astringent properties to help clear your skin. Lemons contain citric acid, which disinfects bacteria that cause acne.\u00a0 Cut a lemon in half and gently rub the open-side of the lemon onto the acne or apply fresh lemon juice to your skin and leave on for 5-10 minutes. You might feel a sting which means it’s working. Make sure to wash the lemon juice off, and use sunscreen afterwards before stepping out.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>At the first hint of a pimple, wrap an ice cube in a piece of plastic wrap or wash cloth and hold it to the area at least twice a day for a bout five minutes each time or untill the area becomes numb. The cold will reduce the redness and ease the inflammation making the irritation or inflammation less noticeable.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Tea tree oil is an essential oil and is a well known anti-fungal and antibacterial herbal remedy, making it a great treatment for acne<\/a>. To use it, mix a small amount of tea tree oil with an equal amount of water. Dab it on blemishes to discourage infection and speed healing.<\/p>\n