– Papaya – Neem – Aloe Vera – Rice Water – Tea Tree Oil –

– Lemon – Jojoba Oil – Lavender Oil – Garlic – Raw Honey –

– Cinnamon – Turmeric – Rosewater – Multani Mitti – Aspirin –

1. Papaya for Acne:

Papaya contains the proteolytic enzyme papain, which is a natural solution for treating acne. This enzyme has exfoliating effects on the skin, as it removes the dead cells that clog your skin pores. That’s not all! Papain can also remove the scars and pimple marks to make you look spotless (2). Adding honey to papaya pulp can lighten the skin by working as a natural bleach.

Ingredients:

• Raw papaya cubes – 1 cup.
• Honey – 2tbsp.

How to Prepare and Use:

• Grind papaya cubes along with Honey to form a smooth paste.

• Apply the paste on clean and dry skin
• Leave it for 20-30 minutes.

How Often You Should do: Twice a week.

Suitable Skin: Dry and Normal Skins.

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2. Neem for Pimples:

Neem is a traditional acne remedy for its powerful antibacterial properties. It can kill the microbial growth to bring down the size of the lesion and offer quick relief. Also, Neem can control the production of excess sebum to reduce the chances of acne. It can also lighten the spots to give you a flawless look. Combining with other agents like Tulsi and Rosewater enhances its anti-acne action.

Ingredients:

• Fresh Neem leaves – a cup.
• Tulsi (Basil) – a cup.
• Rosewater – 1tbsp.

Preparation and Use:

• Grind neem leaves and tulsi leaves with a little amount of rosewater to a paste.
• Apply the paste on the affected areas and leave it for 20-30 minutes.
• Wash it off after it is dry with cold water.

How Often You Should do: Twice a week.

Suitable Skin: Combination to Oily Skin.

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3. Aloe Vera for Pimples:

Aloe vera gel can reduce the appearance of zits with its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. It keeps your skin hydrated, along with cleansing the pores to remove impurities. Studies also suggest that a mix of aloe vera gel and OTC cream like Tretinoin, when applied topically for 8 weeks, can treat mild to moderate acne (3).