Acne is certainly not a desired skin development but most of us get it one time or the other.
There are only a lucky few who never get them. These pesky pimples may generally appear during your adolescence when you are going through puberty, but they may decide to appear at any age.
Like any other skin condition, there are conventional medical treatments to get rid of acne. But these methods may have some side effects. You also have natural remedies that keep your skin without any side effects.
Given a choice most people prefer to go for natural remedies. Some of these ancient remedies are now supported with scientific research to get rid of your pimples.
Go for them!
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How to Get Rid of Pimples Fast Naturally
1. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is an excellent essential oil which can be used for treating many skin conditions. According to a study it is as effective as conventional medicine benzoyl peroxide to get rid of your acne.
Tea tree oil is a concentrated oil which can burn your skin if directly applied. It is generally diluted in a carrier oil for applying on skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis and many other skin diseases.
For the purpose of treating acne you can dilute tea tree oil in water for good results.
- Take a teaspoon of water
- Add 5-6 drops of tea tree oil and mix well
- Wash your face with warm water
- Apply in acne with a q tip or cotton ball
- Leave it there for 30 minutes
- Rinse your face with warm water
- Do it twice daily
2. Honey
Honey helps to get rid of dirt, debris and dead skin cells which along with excess production of sebum contribute to formation of acne.
Honey is also antibiotic and anti-inflammatory.
You can add many other antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory natural products like turmeric and cinnamon etc but we are going to use honey alone for the simplicity of it.
- Rinse your face with slightly warm water and pat it dry
- Take a teaspoon of honey and apply on your face covering the entire acne affected skin
- Leave it there overnight
- Rinse your face with warm water in the morning.
- Do it 2-3 times a week for fast results
3. Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel is a soothing gel which not only reduces inflammation but also removes oiliness from the skin.
A fresh aloe vera gel extracted from the leaf is better. But if you can't get it then buy pure aloe vera gel without any chemicals.
- Wash your face with warm water and pat it dry with a cotton towel
- Apply aloe vera gel on your pimple affected area facial skin
- Leave it there for 30 minutes
- Rinse your face with warm water
- Do it 2-3 times daily
4. Garlic
Garlic is an excellent home remedy for acne as it is not only high in antioxidants and possesses antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal capabilities but also is high in sulphur which helps in getting rid of acne fast.
You can add garlic to your diet for both preventative measures as well as for curing acne.
Another faster way to use garlic to get rid of your pimples quickly is to apply garlic paste on your pimples.
- Peel and crush a clove of garlic
- Add some water to dilute it
- Apply the mix on each pimple with a qtip
- Leave it for 10 minutes
- Rinse your face with warm water
- Do it several times every day
5. Cucumber
Cucumber can give you instant relief from acne redness as it is anti-inflammatory. Cucumber for dark circles is a well established remedy, but it works equally well for acne.
You need to do more than just making cucumber slices. In fact you will be required to make a cucumber mask to get rid of acne fast. Adding other natural ingredients like lemon juice and aloe vera gel makes it even more effective.
Do the following
- Clean and chop a small healthy cucumber in small pieces
- Add fresh juice from half a lemon
- Add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel
- Mix all and toss into a blender
Apply the mixture as a face mask after cleaning your face with mild warm water. Leave it there for 30 minutes before rinsing your face with warm water.
Other Tips and Precautions
Following precautions will help me to get rid of your acne fast
- Sleep well during the night. Rest provided by a goodnight deep sleep helps increase immunity.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables
- Avoid fatty foods and fizzy drinks
- Exercise regularly. A 45 minutes of brisk walk or equivalent of any sporting it athletic activity will improve your blood circulation and send enough oxygen to skin cells.
- Do not use harsh chemicals based treatments as they may leave permanent scars.
With the above lifestyle changes and natural remedies your acne should disappear fast and you get your smooth glowing skin back.