Stop feeling sorry for yourself just because you are afflicted with acne. Your skin condition is not the end of the world. You might not know this but there are a huge number of things that can be done to cure your pimples. Read on to know some acne do’s and don’ts and some effective home remedies to treat acne.
Avoid These Situations
• Never go to sleep without washing your face with a mild cleanser. The skin heals itself while you sleep. And in such an event, if you have some make up or dirt on your face, then you are sure to wake up with even more acne.
• Do not use soap on your face as it tends to dry the skin. Instead, use a gentle and a good quality facial cleanser at least 2-3 times a day, especially before you go to bed at night.
• Avoid resting your head directly on the pillow while sleeping. The dirt and dust on the pillow could rub onto your skin and you could get acne.
• Never ever pick at your pimples and zits. This habit of yours will aggravate the problem.
• Make it a point not to apply make-up over blemishes. Doing this would clog the pores further and cause irritation in the existing acne.
Some Things To Do
• A benzoyl peroxide or salicyic acid cleanser is the best solution for pimples. Cleanse your skin with any of the above mentioned products, followed by a toner. Follow it up with the acne treatment prescribed by your dermatologist.
• Use toothpaste directly on the pimple. It is said to dry the pimple overnight.
• Dab some egg white directly on the acne. Egg white contains vitamin A which is highly beneficial for skin.
• To decrease the redness of the acne, apply eye drops directly to the affected area. You can also reduce the redness of the inflamed area by using hydrocortisone cream. If none of these options help in reducing the inflammation, then just pop two Advil pills.
Home Remedies For Acne
It is certainly not easy treating acne. Still home remedies are definitely better than the chemical products that can cause even further damage. Treating your skin naturally would ensure that you get acne free skin even though it might take a little longer.
Besides, home remedies are cheaper and easy on your pocket too. Here are some options.
• Make oatmeal a part of your daily diet as well as your beauty regime. You can make a facial mask out of oatmeal. This mask is known to draw deep impurities and absorb excess oil.
• Apply some diluted apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball and dab it the affected areas. Let it dry. Wash off after a couple of minutes. This helps balance out the pH level of the skin and kills the present bacteria. Use lime juice if you do not wish to use vinegar. The citric acid present in the juice would help fade the spots faster.
• The benefits of tea tree oil for the treatment of acne are known to all. Just apply it directly on the affected areas and see the difference it makes. You can also combine the treatment with jojoba oil.
Hope the above tips and suggestions will help you win your battle against acne. Best of luck!