Acne Treatment, The Natural Way (Adeel Qureshi)

To beat all the acne and related skin troubles, several over the counter ointments and medicines are available. While some show instant results, some may not work and some unfortunate ones may have several side effects. With chemically treated products, there is always an impending risk. To avoid that, and to have a cost effective and safe acne treatment, just look in your kitchen closet! Here are a few remedies that have been tried and tested over years to yield the best possible results:

Oatmeal: Oatmeal has the amazing property of absorbing oil from the skin and cleansing the pores completely. You can use it as exfoliate to get the best results for your skin. To make a pack for your face, cook a cup of oatmeal. Mix a spoon of honey and half a lemon into it. Rub this mixture over your skin. Allow it to dry and wash it off with lukewarm water.

Lemon Juice: Any ingredient that has a slight acidic property will cleanse your skin and free it from acne. Lemon has citric acid that is very effective on your skin. All you need to do is rub a small slice of lemon over the affected area and let it dry for a few minutes before you wash it off. You can even mix in a small amount of honey in the lemon juice to get rid of marks caused by acne.

Orange Peel: Like lemon, orange also has strong acidic properties that make it great for acne treatment. Vitamin C that is high in the orange peel makes it more effective than the juice itself. Let the orange peel dry out in the sun. Grind the dry peels with water to make a paste. Apply this paste to the area that is affected and let it stay for about 15 minutes. Wash your face with lukewarm water for best results.

Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera has always been known for its medicinal properties. Using homemade or even store bought Aloe Vera juice has extremely effective results when it comes to healing the scars caused by acne. It is also great for existing acne as it acts as an antiseptic. The inflation on the skin is reduced when Aloe Vera juice is applied. It must be applied twice each day for best results.

Neem or Indian Lilac: Neem is one of the most powerful antiseptic and antifungal ingredients found in nature. It is effective not only against acne but is useful for various skin problems. To use Neem, soak it in water overnight. When the leaves are tender, grind them into a paste and apply them on the affected area. Let the paste dry. You can even leave it overnight if the infection is severe. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

With any home acne treatment, the results are not immediate. You have to be patient and diligent while using home remedies. It is also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent further outbreaks. In case the infection is extremely severe, you can opt for modern medical solutions.

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