Ingredients:

• Multani Mitti – 1/2 cup.
• Rosewater – 1 tbsp.
• Lemon juice – few drops.

Preparation:

• Mix all the ingredients to a paste without lumps.
• Apply the mixture on your face and neck.
• Leave it until it dries out.
• Then wash it off with cold water by massaging in a circular motion.

How Often You Should do: Once or twice a week.

Suitable Skin: Oily to Normal Skin.

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15. Aspirin:

The benefits of Aspirin for your skin are too good to believe. It contains Salicylic acid as its main agent which can remove excess oil and dry out the surface of your skin. This agent also dissolves the clogged skin pores that cause acne. Along with reducing the swelling of the lesions, it can also bring lower the redness and irritation associated with them.

Ingredients:

• Aspirin tablets – 3-4.
• Warm Water – ¼ Cup.

Preparation and Use:

• Crush the tablet to powder, mix it with water.
• Apply this paste on the affected regions of your skin’
• Leave it for 10 minutes.
• Wash off with water
• Follow it with a moisturizer.

How Often You Should do: Once or twice a week.

Suitable Skin: Oily, Combination and Normal Skins.

Caution: Not recommended for very dry and sensitive skin.

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Additional Tips To Prevent Acne in Future:

Acne can be easily prevented (unless caused by internal factors like medicines, hereditary etc.) by indulging in a healthy skincare regime and lifestyle. Follow these tips to keep your pimples in check:

• Wash your face thoroughly with an antibacterial cleanser, twice a day.
• Use an oil-free moisturizer to hydrate your skin and prevent dryness.
• Choose the right skincare products and always go for those which has the label “non-comedogenic”.
• Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
• Avoid using excessive makeup that clogs your pores.
• Never sleep with your makeup on. Use a cleanser to wash off the product traces from your face before hitting the bed.
• Restrain from squeezing out the pimples, as doing so can leave a permanent scar or blemish on the area.
• Stay away from direct sun exposure and always shield your skin with sunscreen and a hat.

Acne is an annoying problem that can take away your beauty and also your self-confidence. Instead of waiting to see a doctor or trusting an OTC medicine, try these home remedies for pimples. Choose a method that suits your skin type after performing a patch test. Even if after two weeks, you do not notice any improvement, it may be the right time to see a dermatologist. So, have you tried any of these remedies before? If yes, do share your experiences with us!