Home remedies for pimples are not going to be consistent and they are going to be pretty ineffective to treat large nodules and cystic acne. I spent years going to an all-natural acne specialist in Berkeley California. This was the biggest waist of time and money. I was fifteen when I started going to this place and I went because my mother did not want to give me any harsh acne medications even though I had very bad acne. If you are a parent who feels uncomfortable giving your kid acne medications that are harsh and they have severe acne, reconsider.
The only home remedies for pimples that are effective dry up your skin and get rid of bacteria. This results in smaller pimples and less breakouts. These methods will not cure your acne. They will help reduce breakouts and make your pimples smaller.
A home remedy for pimples that reduces bacteria
1. Turmeric kills bacteria and is used in a lot of home remedy pastes. Tetrahydrocurcuminoids (THC) found in turmeric has the antioxidant properties and the ability to lighten the color of skin.
2. Sandalwood lessons irritations and reduces swelling. It contains beta-santalol, which has antimicrobial properties. This reduces the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and protozoans. This should always be diluted because it is very strong. This can be effective in reducing face acne especially crevasses around your nose which are prone to bacteria.
A home remedy for pimples that dry the skin
Lemon juice contains AHA’s (alpha hydroxy acid). Applying lemon juice, fresh lemon juice is effective in treating pimples. You do not want the kind in a jar because there are often seven or eight ingredients and you only want to use the lemon juice. Buy a few lemons and squeeze the juice yourself this will insure you are only getting lemon juice. Applying the lemon juice over your face with act as an acid peel. This removes the outer most layer of your skin bringing new healthier skin cells to the surface. This will cause some redness and it will make your skin dry. This can be compared most closely to using astringent.
These methods are not proven to be effective, but for occasional breakouts home remedies for pimples could be just what the doctor ordered.