How to Get Rid of Acne as Fast as Possible using Natural Means

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If you are suffering from acne for a long time or even if it's newly formed and you are not able to find any solution to it then you may try these few natural remedies. As the old people say that nothing works better than natural treatments provided by the product which is given to us by Mother Nature at free of cost. 

You may have tried various products or methods which finally gave your skin irritation and made it dry. There are actually a lot of natural methods which people use to rid of their acne but only a few of them are scientifically proven. So here are a few natural methods by which you can reduce your acne as fast as possible.

1. Apply Green Tea to your Acne :

Many of you might know the health benefits of Green tea when it is taken as a drink. But only a few of you might only know this that it is highly beneficial when it is applied to the skin.

Jasmine Green Tea

Green tea fights against inflammation and bacteria which is the major cause of pimples. This is so because it contains flavonoids and tannins. Moreover, it is found to contains antioxidants such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) which inhibits sebum production to some extent and fight against inflammation which helps on acne prone skin.

You may find a lot of skin care products which may contain green tea as one of its ingredients but it works best when you get it naturally. It is inexpensive and easy to get.

2. Use Toothpaste :

Many people think it's fake or it is not to cool to do this but it has been found that application of toothpaste directly on the acne will reduce it or even make it disappear overnight. Toothpaste absorbs the excess oil and makes the pimples dry. 

An ordinary toothpaste

For it's the best effect, cool your skin with an ice pack. This will open your pores. Then apply the toothpaste to the affected area with the help cotton. Leave it for 30-40 minutes. You can even leave it there for overnight also provided you take care that it doesn't spoil your clothes. 

Note: Don't use Gel type toothpaste at any cost as it contains hydrogen peroxide and other harmful chemicals which can harm sensitive skin. 

3. Apply Lemon Juice:

It's really lemon

Lemon has high benefits to the skin. It contains vitamin C and citric acid which fight against the acne-causing bacteria. You should use fresh lemon juice for this process. The application is quite simple. Squeeze 1-2 lemons (according to your requirement) in a bowl then soak a cotton ball in it. Apply the juice to the affected areas. 

Note: When you apply the lemon juice on your skin, you must not go out in the sun. This will cause a burning effect on your skin. So its advisable to use this method at night or in a dark room from where you will not go out. Moreover, use fresh lemon. Don't use the lemon juice which is sold in the market.

4. Use Cucumber :

This is another great natural way which is an easily available and inexpensive method to get rid of pimples.

Three Cucumbers!

Cucumber soothes the skin and heal the skin and prevent acne. Cucumber has various beneficial ingredients such as vitamin A, E, and C which prevents oily skin and hence prevent acne.

It is easy to use. Just cut the cucumber into thin slices and massage them on your face gently for 5-10 minutes. Keep that for about another 10 minutes and finally wash your face with cold water.

5. Use Aloe Vera :

Fresh Aloe Vera Leaves

This is a gift to us by Mother Nature for which we should thank her every second (Just Kidding but it's great). Aloe Vera fights against bacteria on the skin, makes the skin smooth, reduce inflammation, heals wounds, reduce excess oil and a lot more thing it does. 

As Aloe Vera has various beneficial natural compounds such as urea nitrogen, lupeol, phenols, salicylic acid, and cinnamonic acid, this gift is really helpful in reducing excess oil and hence acne. It is necessary that you should get fresh aloe vera if possible. It may be easily found in your nearby areas. 

Use a spoon to scrape out the pulpy part of aloe vera. Rub it all over your face for about 10 minutes. This will make your face smoother. Do this for 2-3 times per week for best results.

6. Use Honey:

Honey contains antioxidants which are highly beneficial for skin treatment. It acts as an antimicrobial remedy. 

Honey!

Honey never loses its properties. So you can get honey easily from your nearby supermarket. It would be great if you apply Manuka Honey as it has high benefits than normal honey. 

To use it just soak a cotton ball in it and apply all over your face. Honey also makes your skin smooth therefore it is a great facial. Leave that on your face for about 30 minutes and wash it with cold water.