Home remedies are generally the stronger preference over antibiotic medicines that now seem to be fighting for their existence on the market shelves. Natural treatments win the battle almost always as these don’t seem to have any side effects unlike most anti-acne drugs. One can always try them out without any pocket pinching and toil. Some of the most popular therapies are listed below:
• Herb magic: Applying a paste of fenugreek leaves on the face every night to curb the budding of pimples, blackheads and wrinkles. When fenugreek with corn hair is boiled in water and consumed, it yields great results. Aloe-Vera is also a wonder herb for treating acne.
• Remedial Oils: A mixture of groundnut oil and lime juice prevents pimple formation. Almond oil can also be used daily to protect the skin from acne. Using lavender oil also helps.
• Garlic: Raw garlic if applied daily on skin solves persistent acne problems not only in teenagers but also in adults without leaving any scars. Raw garlic pods when consumed regularly with water also keep skin infections at bay.
• Mint and lime juice: Fresh mint juice prevents zits after an overnight application on the face. Fresh lime juice mixed with a glass of milk and 1 tsp. of glycerin acts as an anti-pimple face wash.
• Other easy remedies: Apart from the above, here are some more kitchen made remedies:
1. Grind a dried orange peel and form a paste in water- this when applied on pimples gives remarkable results. Even a fresh orange peel when applied gives the same results.
2. Grounded sesame seeds mixed with water prevent inflammation and scratching of pimples.
3. Application of green papaya juice on the affected region prevents swelling and pus formation. Papaya gives a glowing, smooth skin.
4. Raw potato is rich in many vitamins and nutrients; hence, it is a very effective antiseptic agent for the skin and cures acne.
5. Grated cucumber or its juice serve as an excellent remedy for pimple treatment.
6. Washing the face with a neem based soap and lukewarm water help prevent spots. Consuming neem leaves also helps to keep skin healthy.
7. Just when you are going off to bed, apply toothpaste on pimples for several days or till it disappears.
8. Stick to a balanced diet and eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables along with drinking plenty of water.
9. Repeated application of a mixture of lime juice and rose water for 15 days cures acne.
10. Keeping your face clean by wiping off dirt using cotton wool that’s dipped in rose water every day.
These remedies are not over-the-counter products, rather they are from-the-kitchen shelf treatments. These do not have any side effects and can be used in the long run to keep the skin glowing and smooth. Antibiotic medicines face tough competition from these easy to make and use remedies.