6 Ways to get Rid of Acne

Here’s how to get rid of acne.

1. Baking soda

Baking soda is a well-known natural remedy for pimples. Its antiseptic properties make it effective in destroying bacteria in the affected area. Also, baking soda has restorative function as it stimulates the growth of new skin cells.

Directions

1. Mix equal portions of baking soda and water to form a thick paste
2. Apply the paste on your skin for 30 minutes
3. Rinse it off with warm water

2. Honey mask

The stickiness of honey helps remove dirt from your skin.
In addition to being delicious, honey is a natural antibiotic which makes it perfect for healing and reducing pimples. As an added bonus, its stickiness helps to remove excess dirt and impurities from your skin. You can utilize honey by making a simple mask.

Directions:

1. Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon and two tablespoons of natural honey (preferably Manuka honey)
2. Rinse your face and pat it dry
3. Apply the paste to the blemishes and leave it there overnight

3. Garlic

Garlic is fantastic for fighting acne due to its high levels of antioxidants, as well as its’ anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties. There are two ways you can use garlic to clear up acne. The first is a preventative measure, which is simply by adding more garlic to your diet. This helps your general health as well as purifies your blood, which can help to stop future break outs. For more immediate results, take a peeled clove of garlic and rub it on the troubled area several times a day. If your skin is sensitive, try crushing the garlic and mixing it with some water.

4. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is renowned for being good for your skin. In addition to this, it also contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which makes it highly beneficial for acne treatment. In fact, studies that compare tea tree oil to the acne medication benzoyl peroxide shows it to be just as effective. But please remember to dilute tea tree oil before you use it; otherwise, your skin may get irritated.

Directions:

1. Mix tea tree oil with water in a 1:9 ratio
2. Wash your face with warm water
3. Apply the diluted mixture to the affected areawith a cotton wool ball or Q-tip

5. Cucumber

Cucumber works as an anti-inflammatory, which is why people use cucumber slices to combat puffy eyes! They work just as well for pimples and will help to reduce the angry redness of them. You can make a cucumber face mask for instant effects

Directions:

1. Peel one-half of a cucumber and chop it into pieces
2. Toss the pieces into a blender
3. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel
4. Add 1/2 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
5. Apply the mixture on your skin and leave it for 10-15 minutes
6. Rinse it off with warm water

6. Egg white mask

Egg whites are effective in removing pimples and scars formed by pimples. They contain vitamins and amino acids that help rebuild the skin cells.

Directions:

1. Separate 3 egg whites from their yolks
2. Whisk the egg whites for 3 minutes
3. Apply the egg whites to the affected area with your finger tips
4. Wait for the egg whites to dry and then repeat the whole process for 4 times
5. Leave the mask on your face for 20 minutes
6. Rinse the mask off and apply skin moisturizer afterwards

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