Taking care of the skin is one of the tasks that we often forget. With everyday dirt, dust, and pollution our skin becomes even more affected, resulting in pimples, acne, rashes, etc. Spending at least 15 to 20 minutes after the skin will keep it fresh and glowing. In this article, we will discuss about ten homemade remedies you can follow to make your skin healthy and problem-free. Â
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| Remedy | Benefit | How to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Yogurt & Honey Mask | Exfoliates, reduces inflammation | Mix 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp yogurt. Apply for 10 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water. |
| Tea Tree Oil | Antiseptic, antibacterial | Apply a few drops to affected areas, rinse with lukewarm water. |
| Iced Green Tea | Reduces sebum production | Steep green tea bags, freeze the tea in ice cube trays. Rub on face after steaming. |
| Green Coconut Water | Heals scars, reduces acne | Soak cotton pads in coconut water, wipe face, rinse after 5 minutes. |
| Aloe Vera | Moisturizes, prevents irritation | Apply gel from aloe vera leaf, leave for 5-7 minutes. |
| Tulsi, Sandalwood & Rosewater Mask | Reduces redness, oiliness, fights infection | Mix crushed tulsi leaves, sandalwood powder, rosewater into a paste. Apply, wash with cold water. |
| Turmeric | Antiseptic, brightens skin | Mix turmeric powder with lemon juice, apply paste, rinse with lukewarm water. |
| Apple Cider Vinegar | Reduces acne | Mix 1 part vinegar with 3 parts water (more water for sensitive skin). Apply with cotton pad, rinse after 15-20 seconds. |
| Methi Seeds & Rosewater | Antiseptic, nourishes skin | Soak methi seeds, grind into paste. Mix with rosewater, apply, wash with cold water. |
| Chickpea Flour | Absorbs oil, prevents pimples | Mix chickpea flour with water into a paste. Apply, wash off when dry. |
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1. Yogurt and honey mask
Yogurt contains lactic acid which acts as a natural exfoliant that helps remove dead skin cells. Honey has antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and pain.
How to use: Take 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Blend it to make a fine paste. Then apply the paste in the form of a mask and let it sit for around ten minutes. Rinse off the face with lukewarm water. Â
2. Tea tree oil
Tea tree is widely used in Australia for treating wounds and scars. It is a natural antiseptic and also contains antibacterial features that help to cure skin infections, sores, scars, etc.Â
How to use: Pour a few drops of tea tree oil into your palm. Apply the oil to your face and the area affected with pimples. Then take some lukewarm water in a container and soak some cotton pads in it. Now gently wash off the extra oil from your face. Keep doing this periodically for better results.
3. Iced green tea
Green tea is beneficial for drinking as well as for applying it to the skin. It contains catechins which are a group of polyphenol antioxidants. Antioxidants help in curing pimples by reducing sebum production.
How to use: Take some green tea bags dip them in a cup of warm water and leave it for some till the whole flavour is extracted. Once the flavor is extracted, take out the tea bags from the cup. Now pour the tea on an ice tray and put it to freeze. Once the ice cubes are ready gently rub it on your face. Steam your face well beforehand, that will help in opening the pores. The iced green tea cubes will work more effectively if applied on open pores.Â
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4. Green coconut water
Coconut water is very beneficial in keeping the skin lively. It contains antioxidants and cytokinins which are beneficial for healing scars on the skin. It also helps in reducing acne, pimples as well as skin sagging.Â
How to use: Take a bowl of fresh green coconut water. Now take a few cotton pads and soak them in the coconut water. Now wipe the full face with the soaked cotton pad. Rinse your face after 5 minutes with lukewarm water. Keep following the process to find the difference.
5. Applying Aloe VeraÂ
Aloe vera is a natural moisturizer. It not only moisturize the skin but also help to elimate pimples and prevent skin irritation. Aloe vera is also used to prevent premature aging.Â
How to use: Take an aloe vera strand and cut it from between vertically. Now apply the aloe vera gel on the full face or the pimples. Do not rinse it off and keep it for 5 to 7 minutes till it starts feeling sticky on the skin.Â
6. Tulsi, sandalwood, and rosewater mask
Sandalwood has been used to cure pimples for ages. It helps in curing redness as well as reduces oiliness. Tulsi fights great with fungal infections as it contains antibacterial elements.Â
How to use: Take a few fresh leaves of tulsi and crush them. Take some sandalwood powder and mix it with the crushed tulsi. Now take the required amount of rosewater to make a paste of these three ingredients. Once the paste is ready, apply this paste thoroughly on the face and let it dry. Wash off your face with cold water once the face has absorbed all its moisture.Â
7. Use of turmeric
Turmeric has been in use for more than 100 years. Turmeric is a natural antiseptic that cures cuts, pimples, rashes, etc. It reduces skin irritation and helps in brightening skin.Â
How to use: Take some turmeric powder and add a few drops of lemon juice to it. Make a thick paste of it and apply it over your face or the affected area. Let it dry. Rinse off your face with lukewarm water.
8. Apple cider Vinegar
It has the presence of organic acids, zinc oxides, etc helping in curing skin acne and pimples.
How to use: Mix 1 portion of apple cider with 3 portions of water. Take more water if you have sensitive skin. Apply this mixture on your clean skin using cotton pads. Leave it for 15 to 20 seconds then wash it off with normal water. Repeat the process twice daily to get better results.Â
9. Methi seeds with rosewater
Methi seeds are antiseptic. It eliminates the growth of pimples and allergies on your face. It also nourishes your skin keeping it fresh.
How to use: Take a small cup full of methi seeds and let it soak in water for a minimum of 5 to 6 hours. Now pound them and make a thorough paste. Mix 5 to 10 drops of rosewater in it and apply the paste on your face. Let it dry completely and then wash it off with cold water.Â
10. Chickpea flour
It absorbs excess oil from the face and prevents pimple formation.
How to use: Take chickpea flour and mix it with water. Apply the paste on your face and leave until it dries. Wash it off with normal water.Â
Mentioned above are some simple and easy methods that you can apply to get rid of your pimples or acne. The products mentioned are easily available at home. Try out these methods to make your skin look healthy, fresh, beautiful, and problem-free.