10 simple home remedies for treating Acne

Here are some of the simplest home remedies for treating acne and getting rid of pimples.

1 - Egg whites can be used to get rid of acne. Apply it on face and leave overnight. Wash off in the morning.

2 - Orange peel has been found very effective in the local treatment of acne. mixed well with water on a piece of stone, the peel should be applied to the affected skin areas.

3 - Hot fomentation can be applied locally to open up the pores on skin and to bring out the waste matter. The affected parts should then be washed with cold water. Take sun and air baths by exposing the whole body to the sun and air.

4 - Cornstarch when combined with water can be used as a mask to absorb oil which is one of the main causes of acne.

5 - Before going to bed apply ice on the face. This will reduce the inflammation and burning sensation on the skin and also help get rid of acne scars.

6 - Fresh limejuice mixed to a glass of boiled milk can be applied to the face as a face wash for pimples, blackheads, and cracked skin.

7 - Cornstarch when combined with water can be used as a mask to absorb oil.

8 - Tomato can also be used for the treatment of blackheads, pimples, zits and to open the pores of the skin. Cut the tomato and rub it on the skin. Leave on for fifteen minutes. Wash it off with water.

9 - Mix 1-tablespoon groundnut oil with 1-tablespoon fresh limejuice to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples.

10 - Slice a lemon in half and rub it on the effected area and leave it over night and rinse your face in the morning or squeeze the juice and mix it with rose water and apply to the effected areas.