Home Remedies for Pimples

Pimples are very embarrassing and they can reduce yourself confidence to zero. If you have pimples, all you want to do is to hide under a blanket and never go out of the house. However, even with pimples, life continues, and sadly it does not wait for the pimples to disappear. There are classes, business meetings and other important events that a person must attend to. There are different medicines and topical creams for acne. These things, coupled with visits to the dermatologist for treatments, can be very costly. This is not always an option for people who are a little hard up for cash.

It is bad enough that we have a lot to worry about with our hair; we also have to worry about pimples. Women spend a lot of money to buy Paul Mitchell flat iron and Paul Mitchell shampoo; they also spend a lot of money for acne treatments.

There are home treatments or effective home remedy for pimples which cost little to nothing. Most of these are things or ingredients who can find in your kitchen or in the household. You can get a lot of information from the Internet on for acne treatments as well as how to get rid of acne scars. However, it is a must to remember the cardinal rule, and that is, never pop that pimple. Most natural products can be found over the counter to treat pimples. Some of these are tea tree oil, aloe vera and vitamin A. Remember though, that for pregnant women, a doctor’s consultation is a must even if these are home remedies.

• Tea Tree Oil. This is very effective home remedy for people. This is great in reducing the acne causing bacteria on the skin. It has a chemical called Terpenes which prevents acne. The Terpenes kills the bacteria and weakens them. Tea tree oil has very few side effects, which makes it very good for people who may be allergic to medications.
• Aloe Vera. This is a watery, mild gel from a plant. This helps the skin regenerate itself and it is considered one of the most effective home remedies. The gel has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It also helps detoxify the body.
• Vitamin A. This makes skin naturally healthy because it helps strengthen the immune system. The immune system fights off bacteria in your body, and this includes the skin.
• Lemon juice. This can be applied with a combination of an equal amount of groundnut oil. This is used to prevent as well as cure acne problems. This can also be added to sandalwood powder to create a paste. 
• Raw papaya juice. This can be applied on the pimples directly.
• Apple. This can be grated and combined with honey to make a facial mask.
• Orange peel. The peels can be pounded and combined with water. Just apply to infected areas.
• Cucumber. Apply grated cucumber on the face, neck and eyes for the treatment of pimples and blackheads. This process will take about 15-20 minutes.

• Clean pillowcases, washcloths, towels and make-up brushes to avoid transferring germs and bacteria
• Clean pimple affected parts and wipe with a soft towel
• Drink lots of water and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
• Read skin care labels, look for words like oil-free and noncomedogenic
• Keep your hands off your face

If you are not one of the gifted people who have perfect skin, you are not alone. There are millions of people like you who suffer from acne. No matter how hard you work to keep scars from forming, they still show upon your face. Scars will fade and become less visible over time because the skin renews itself. However, there are times when the scars do not disappear. Some household products listed below can help fade away scars.

• Olive oil. This improves condition of the skin and reduces scars. Massage the oil on affected parts of the skin every day. It has moisturizing properties that soften the texture of the skin and reduce the prominence of acne scars.
• Lavender oil. This is an ingredient which is widely used in cosmetic products. Apply lavender oil on the scars and gently massage on the skin.
• Tomato. This is rich in vitamin A and it is very effective in stopping overproduction of sebum that causes acne as well as scars.