Home Remedies for Pimples
As far as skin conditions go, acne is by far the most common disaster to strike the face and body. When pores and oil glands get clogged, the result is a pimple. Depending on the cause of this highly unwanted blemish, there could be pimples popping up everywhere; no one is safe from their unsightly nature. In a lifetime, we will have all encountered an outbreak or two, and what’s worse is pimples have a real knack for appearing during all the wrong times: prom; weddings; job interviews; school pictures; and first dates.
What are Pimples?
When hairs, sebum, and skin cells group together, they may form a plug, which serves as a breeding ground for bacteria. Soon, swelling sets in and as the plug starts to “break down,” the result is an unattractive pimple. There are no age limitations when it comes to pimples. While teenagers and young adults suffer a greater chance of reoccurrence, there are some individuals who never lose their susceptibility. Men and women in their 50s and 60s may still show signs of acne outbreaks [1].
While there are many different kinds of pimples, the most common types you may encounter, include:
a) Whiteheads:
Pimples that remain under the surface of the skin.
b) Blackheads:
Pimples that appear on the surface of the skin and have a black appearance. Sometimes, individuals have mistaken their formation as a direct result of dirty skin, but this is not the case.
c) Papules:
Small lumps that are tender to the touch, which are pink in color.
d) Pustules:
These distinct pimples are red at the bottom and contain a visible amount of pus on top.
e) Nodules:
These pimples are rather large and painful, found deep in the skin. They are also solid to the touch.
f) Cysts:
When these deeply seeded pimples appear, scarring may occur. This type of pimple is quite painful and filled with pus.
Symptoms
The signs of pimples are unmistakable and may appear on the face, neck, shoulders, back, or chest. Whiteheads and blackheads are the most common type of pimples you will encounter. Additional signs or symptoms associated with the pimple include:
a) Pain:
Blemishes on the face can be quite painful because of the pressure associated with clogged pores.
b) Pus:
Pus is a sign associated with an infected pimple. Pustules, nodules, and cysts most commonly bring about this symptom.
c) Scarring:
When pus-filled pimples appear on the body and face, there is a chance that scarring may occur. This outcome is often helped along when an individual doesn’t properly care for their face. Picking at and squeezing infected pimples only increase the chances of suffering scars.
d) Extreme Redness:
Infected pimples, such as pustules, nodules, and cysts display rather red features.
Causes of Pimples
Pimples form when skin pores become blocked. There are numerous factors associated with the cause of pimples that you may or may not have already heard of. Some of these causes can be managed through lifestyle changes and healthy hygiene habits, while others simply lead to an unfortunate luck of the draw. Below you will find a list of possible pimple causes:
a) Hormones:
As if being a teenager wasn’t hard enough, the raging hormones in the body increase during this time in a young man or woman’s life. This increase is responsible for the higher incidence of clogged oil glands, which cause an outbreak of pimples. The final result: every teenager’s nightmare – acne.
b) Pregnancy:
The hormones of a woman run wild during pregnancy, prompting changes in the body that produce pimples.
c) Birth Control Pills:
When starting a new form of birth control pill or stopping their use altogether, some products have been known to cause pimples. If this is a concern for you, asking your gynecologist to help you select pills that do not have this side effect is recommended.
d) Menstruation Cycles:
Teenage girls and adult women are at risk for pimples as they approach the start of their next period. This is when hormone levels start to fluctuate.
e) Medication:
Some prescription drugs are known to cause blemishes on the face, neck, and back.
f) Cosmetics:
The type of makeup you put on your face can clog your pores, which could lead to an acne outbreak. When selecting cosmetics, you should seek out hypoallergenic items, as well as non-greasy or oily beauty products.
g) Heredity:
Family trees are pretty strong and if your parents had their fair share of pimples in the past, chances are you will too.
Now that you know the main causes of pimples, you should also familiarize yourself with some of the factors that makes this condition worse. Wearing tight clothing or head gear, such as bike helmets and sweaty bandannas could apply too much pressure for your pores to handle. In times of high humidity and pollution levels, pores may also suffer when you spend too much time outdoors.
Home Remedies for Pimples
a) Vitamins:
Pimples have been known to positively react to the addition of niacin (100 mg; three times per day), and vitamin A to a diet. 400 mg of vitamin E taken once per day also works wonders. You may also take 50mg of therapeutic zinc in tablet or capsule form (three times per day).
b) Fenugreek:
A useful paste can be created from the leaves of this vegetable, which is then applied to the face before you retire each night. At the start of the morning, the paste should be washed off using warm water. Pimples, especially blackheads are treated with this home remedy.
c) Orange Peel:
When orange peels are pounded and combined with water, an effective home treatment for pimples is created. Apply to affected areas and watch the results.
d) Lemon:
Apply lemon juice to pimples to reduce their size and intensity.
e) Garlic:
If you rub raw garlic on problem areas several times a day, you can clear up skin. You may also eat three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month to see results. The garlic seeds purify the blood, which aids in keeping pimples at bay.
f) Coriander and Mint Juice:
A helpful herbal remedy for pimples includes the mixing of one teaspoon of coriander juice, combined with a pinch of turmeric powder. Every night, after thoroughly washing the face, apply the juice for an effective home remedy. Mint juice may also replace the coriander for this home treatment for pimples.
g) Hot Epsom Salts Bath:
It is believed that a hot Epsom salts bath taken two times per week will ease all cases of acne [2].
h) Cucumber:
Try applying grated cucumber over the face, neck, and eyes for the treatment of pimples and blackheads. This process should only take 15-20 minutes of your time.
Pimple Prevention
When you are looking for skin care measures that could prevent pimples, you might want to:
a) Practice Clean Skin Habits:
Keeping the skin well cleansed will deter the formation of pimples. Using a mild cleanser at the start of your day, in the evening, and before bed is recommended. Avoid scrubbing your skin, which has the potential to make matters worse.
b) Keep Your Hands Off:
Touching your skin passes extra dirt, oil, bacteria, and grime that can trigger acne and other skin irritations. Also, if you see a pimple start to form, you should refrain from squeezing, pinching, or picking.
c) Shave With Caution:
The way you shave can also irritate the skin to provoke pimples to form. Depending on your skin sensitivity, you may have to find a balance between electric and safety razors.
d) Read All Skin Care Labels:
When purchasing skin care products, you should be on the lookout for words, such as “oil-free,” “greaseless,” “hypoallergenic,” and “noncomedogenic” [1].
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I have found that the more water I drink and the more I work out, I get less breakouts and my skin has a even tone.
The best way I have found out to stop breakouts is prevention rather then all these medical products on the market for acne treatment.
Just don’t pay too much attention to your pimples..If you do,there is an instance that you will pop it.
Mix baking soda with your favorite face wash. It’ll even out your skin tone and since baking soda is a natural cleaner…it’ll help unclog your pores. You’ll feel so fresh afterwards!
I always use astrigent twice a day on my face after I wash it. It usually keeps my face clear, and if I do get a pimple it clears it up quickly.
Also, getting sun helps keep my face dry, thus preventing oily pimples…but* practice safe sun…use spf!!!
If you have an annoying pimple that you want to get rid of, then put a little bit of toothpaste on it. The toothpaste has a lot of acids in it, so it cleans the pimple thoroughly. Just put a little bit of toothpaste on your finger. Rub it on the pimple and let it be for 7 minutes. Wash toothpaste off with water. You should see a change in the pimple by the next day. Repeat twice a day.
When my pimples get red I pour some peroxide on a cotton ball and dab my face with it.. It disinfects it well and prevents pus.
To help keep my skin clear, smooth and soft, I like to exfoliate regularly. Since I live in a small town without much choice for skin care regimens from expensive stores and such, I found my own recipe. All you need is some white granulated sugar, as well as some brown sugar (about 2-3 tablespoons each). After cleansing your face, apply the brown sugar and scrub for 1 minute. Rinse, and then scrub with the white sugar for an equal amount of time. Since the brown sugar has larger granules than the white sugar, it scrubs deep, then the white sugar polishes your skin and reveals your fresh, plump skin cells beneath and helps keep your skin free of toxins lying on the surface. This remedy also works for an all-over body treatment… results guaranteed!
If you find something that works and doesn’t irritate your skin, keep using it. Don’t try every new product on the market, some of them can dry you skin or give you an allergic reaction. So, again, if you find something that works for you keep using it.
I have pimple problem in my face and my face is oily face. Please, what kind of face cream should i used?
I have oily skin, so I use rubbing alchohol on my face. Not only does it help dry my face it also helps keep the zits from forming. When I pop a zit i use rubbing alchohol and dries it up, but sometimes it scabs.
This remedy is for those big, ugly infected pimples that we all get from time to time. It will take only a day or two to heal, and this works 3/4 times for me. So, when the pimple first pops up, run a pin through some fire and poke one hole in the middle and try to squeeze before you go to bed. Nothing will probably come out, but you’ve primed the zit for the morning. At night, the pus will rise to the top. When you get up in the morning, dig the same hole out with the pin as you did the night before, and squeeze your hardest. You should get a huge, white hard ball that comes out followed by a lot of blood. You’ve done it!! Now just put a little hydrogen peroxide on the spot so it will scab up and go away!!
Drinking alot of water helps clear your skin, it cleanses your body. Also, try a mask using egg whites 2-3 times a week for 30 minuetes.
The best thing to avoid pimples in the first place is to stay away from hot, spicy, oily foods like Indian curries. Also avoid Indian pickles with lots of oil. Some doctors say avoid tea/coffee as well. Just see after eating which food you get more pimples, stay away from those. Also it is a skin disease, and can respond very well by going to a healer.
blackheads? no problem…elmers glue…puts it on the spot where the blackheads are and let it dry then peel it off. easy said and done!
The flaming pin thing did not work. That hurt really bad!
Squeeze out a little lemon juice, than apply a bit to your face with a cotton ball and it will lighten the appearance of your blemish scars and take away redness. Also, don’t try the flaming pin trick,it hurts and when you squeeze the blemish your pushing the pus back into your pores;it prolongs healing and your more inclined to scar.
Drinking more water and decreasing sugar consumption will help quite a bit…along with some good old fashioned face washing.
Washing your face with DIAL soap. and not applying anything afterwards such as lotion or any kind of liquid helps. Your face might be dry but it helps clear the skin. Do this in the morning and before you sleep
If you want to get rid of pimples on your face, don’t touch your face with dirty hands and try that garlic stuff, it works!
I use baking soda about a quarer size in the palm of my hand with hydrogen peroxide to moisten baking soda to exfoliate the dead skin cells from my face and to cleanse then I use witch hazel, its an astrigent to cleanse and reduce imflamation then I use clear aloe vera gel without alcohol for moisturizing my skin! All of these ingredients are really affortable and have multiple uses too!
I have a major zit on the back of my ear and have tried most of the above and nothing has worked.
How about the pimple scar? What are the remedies for it. Please help me, thanks.
I have a oily skin.
It becomes dark when skin perspires, also my skin tans very easily and i see a new pimple on my face every day…
please help me….Any suggest with some home remedies?
Egg whites work very well as a home remedy. Wash face with good cleanser first then dab on egg whites with cotton ball of Q-tip and leave on either for a few hours or even overnight. You’ll see less redness after one night and good results after a couple days. (For me anyway - I’ve no idea if this works for everyone. Just wanted to share!)
Don’t try the garlic remedy, it hurts badly!
USE TEA TREE FACE WASH! I have been using it and it works really great! Its called “Thursday Plantation”.You can get creams and antiseptics. After 1 week you will be pimple free! Also i used sugar with it! mixed in! Good luck!
Use Neutrogena…i live in India and bought it from the USA…..it works wonders…..u should apply it on the affected area.
I tried garlic remedy; it burned my skin as well as my nose skin was swollen with water beneath the skin. I would not suggest not to use garlic.
Aspirin Mask
Aspirin contains BHA (Beta hydroxy acid) which is a powerful defoliant and great at helping unclog pores and clear blemishes. It’s recommended that you use the Aspirin mask / scrub once a week.
Step 1: Take 6 - 8 uncoated aspirin tablets in cup or bowl and crush them in to a powder.
Step 2: Add a few drops of warm/hot water, allow vera gel or honey, now stir until you have a thick white paste. You may need to add more water to achieve the right consistency.
Step 3: Spread over your entire face, sit back and relax for 10-15 minutes. You’ll know when 15 minutes is up as the mask is likely to start falling off your face.
Step 4: Wash off the mask with warm water and a gentle cleanser, as you wash gently massage, the grains will help exfoliate and reveal softer, glowing skin.
Step 5: Gently pat your face dry.
WORKED GREAT FOR ME, I SAW IMPROVING IN ONE DAY. I CAN’T PROMISE THAT IT WILL WORK FOR YOU, BUT IT DOESN’T HURT TO TRY.
Try to apply some almond oil on the pimple scars, do it daily before going to bed.
It worked well for me
I used to not drink much water and as a result I got lots of oily pimples on my forehead and nose!! I now drink more water and it reduces my oily face!!!
Also i tried to use toothpaste it doesn’t work!!!
I have been putting some lemon juice and it helps me a little!! just try to eat less oily foods …u wont get as many breakouts!
Also try to put your face over a hot tea (green tea recommended.) pot and then cover your face with a towel ….and then try to pop some of the blackeheads!! they pop really easily…this also helps to open pores!!
My daughter is 11 years old and she doesn’t have a monthly period yet. She has a lot of pimples in her forehead, please guys suggest a good remedy for her age. Thank you.
What is the alternative for lemon, if I don’t have it in my home?
Neutrogena really works for the pimples and the scars left by them…..use the ones recommended for acne.
Even toothpaste works for me just apply a small amount, not too much, just pea sized amount is enough for the pimple it will burn in the beginning later it will be fine.
Lemon works a lot for erasing the scar marks. You could also try rubbing in a little lemon juice mixed with honey…honey helps in softening and polishing the skin which can get dry due to acids in the lemon….
For blackheads take a hot water steam..it works!
An old Indian/family remedy: Firts, drink plenty of water. For zits/pimples, wash your face thoroughly with a facial wash(non greasy), rinse with luke warm water. Never use soap on your face because soap will dry and wrinkle your skin with age. Apply witch hazel, then apply prid. Prid draws the pus/blood out of the pimple. You should see results in one to two days depending on the size of the zit/pimple.
I have quite a few pimples on my face, and occasionally i get those ones filled with puss. I just this week used two of the remedies, the toothpaste and hydrogen peroxide:
Toothpaste— I put a thin layer around where most pimples were and left the “mask” on for about 10 minutes. Then I took a warm-water-dampened washcloth to take it all off at the end. No good rating for this remedy, as I had no immediate (First 4 days) results and wasn’t satisfied. And also, it really stings/burns to take off. No wonder why they don’t also advertise this stuff as pimple removers. Don’t waste your time with this unuseful “Remedy”. No results of it at all.
–0/10–
Dissatisfied.
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution— OK, One of the better remedies. One thing first: Don’t use right before any special events or a date; do it before you get in the shower, because it doesn’t smell fantastic. Otherwise, this gives immediate results and bubbles up the puss out of the big-ger pimples and really diminishes the smaller ones. Clears up the face very well!
–8/10–
Satisfied!
Do not use garlic on the pimples …. It burns the skin and leaves dark scars … I tried rubbing it once on the pimple and it got worse . The pimple did not dry at all and it left deep scar afterward. Never user Garlic !
turmeric really helps a lot on pimples apply it overnight… it really works….
You can try using Shahi ubtan( of brand KDH). Its a face pack with mixture of all natural ingridients, like rose petals, turmeric etc.It works great and very quickly. you get rid of your pimples and blackheads in 3 weeks.
I tried using Proactive and it made my face break out even more. I had a date coming up in two weeks ,but I had 1 break out so I bought Proactive. By the time my date came around (after 2 weeks of using Proactive) my face had broke out even more than before I bought Proactive. I had 11 really ugly big zits on my face. I looked horrible for my date.
I have a date Friday, but I have this monster pimple! It is HUGE, I think it is a a Nodule or maybe a Papule. What do I do? I have tried about 10 different acne medications, nothing work (Proactive just made my face break out even more) I have tried the lemon thing and the green tea stem. What do I do. I you have answer that really works plz tell me! thanks!
HI GUYZ! OMG I HAV THE BEST REMEDY FOR PIMPLES! MY DAD TOLD ME AND I TRIED IT, I PUT LEMON ON MY FACE FOR 5-10 MINS EVERYDAY AND BY THE END OF THE MONTH, MY PIMPLES HAD GONE!MY SCARS! HOWEVER, I WOULD JUST LYK 2 SAY DAT EVRY1′S SKIN SO DIFFERENT REMEDIES WORK ON DIFFRENT PPL! GD LUK!
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apply toothpaste ( i use pepsodent gum care )on the affected area(somewhat thick layer and moisten it with water ) every night before you sleep it is a mild paste as compared to the others in the market so does not sting so much ….keep it on till morning …it will have dried up use water to moisten and gently remove it off….it will help subsiding the smaller ones and the larger ones will not look inflamed anymore ….also try a pack ever day for an hour or so ….!
it works …..!!!
i want to say that do not use cosmetics which contain high concentration of chemicals,it badly effects your skin and has also so many ill effects on your body.it also causes chronic diseases.
toothpaste-this does work but u have to make sure to use one with baking soda
hydro.peroxide-works but smells
facial mask-i found this realy great ava cado and oatmeal mask at wal-mart and in less than 4 days it will resolve minor zits and almost fully remove big ones
11 yr old-use any of these and it should work but if it doesnt take her to a health spa and let her have a facial 1-4 a month(works wonders)
hopes this helps:)
ihave quite a few spots, with no head but they cluster together and after a week or so they are squeezeable but go red and horrible and they keep coming back, i try creams and lemon and natural facial masks from shops, but now i’m really frustrated as i can’t help but squeeze em and they just get redder and now some are scabby and it’s all on the left side of my face. so my right side is flawless and the left side has like nine scabby spots. i used some leftover lemon, 6 crushed aspirins, water and honey mixed together and i’ve applied it, i’m leaving it on for a bit, i also put antiseptic cream on top of the spot/scabs with cotton bud i’ll see how it goes.
Hey guys…for a quick zit fix…Make a paste of equal parts of orange rind, lemon juice, crushed white Aspirin, and a bit of water…Coat the problem area with the mixture…..Wait a half hour or until mixture begins to flake off, then remove it gently with warm water and a facecloth. You can do this twice daily, morning and night.
You can also hold an ice cube to the area for 5-10 minutes, 3-4 times a day to help bring down the puffiness/redness.
Hope that helps!
i have a pimple problem, i tend to squeeze them out with this painful tool but it hurts. i tried soe of the remedies and they dont work on me. ive tried all the creams and masks…it just seems like nothing is working… ive had the same pimples in the same spots for so long i cant remember a time when my face was completly clear. help me get my face back!!!!
Hi everyone
To reduce acne or to prevent acne formation,KEEP DRINKING WATER,as it helps to remove toxin from the body.Believe me,if u avoid acne appearing on face in first place,you don’t have to worry to about getting rid of it.
TO avoid:
> Eat fresh fruits or juices.
> Eat plenty of green vegetables.
> Use Neutrogena soap twice.
> Wash your face frequently.Also,apply ice cube once a day at least,even though you don’t have pimples.
> Use astringent daily twice.
> DRINK WATER more than 8 glasses.
> Apply mosituriser before bed.
To reduce size and redness:
> Apply lemon juice on the face.
> Keep your face very clean.
> Apply ice cubes,this really helps.
> Use neurogena once day.
> Use gram flour once a day to help your skin get clear.
I have tried all of these and I have a very good skin now.
Good Luck!!
this pimples are small, but are monsters specialy 4 girls they have so many problems like periods,boyfriend tensions(as my elder sister is having),studies,to be on top on their friends circle,to attract some1 etc…
my sister had tried ASPRINS and it has worked on her face.i would suggest u to try it .1st try it on ur faces’ small part.
hope 4 the BEST please also send other suggestions as my sister is very worrid about her pimples
Eating greasy foods doesn’t break you out…ALTHOUGH when you eat, say, a slice of pizza- you get all the oil on your hands and you touch you face with your hands, thus getting disgusting grease on your face which has bacteria in it that forms the zits. It’s not like the food that you eat is coming up from your body out of your skin (eww doesn’t that sound gross) Soo wash your hands with antibacterial soap before even thinking about touching your face.
hi guy can any body tell me a home remedy for these just tiny pus like pimples all over my face when i get up in the mornin .they come stay for the whole day . night when i was my face few tend to go n morning i see them coming again in the same place n also more.
i jus dont know wat to do pls pls could u help me . i drink 8 glass of water , i wash my face with cold water 3-4 times a day , i use tommato .i dont touch them.
guys i hav done every thing pls pls pls help me. my skin is oily
Hey guys i know how to get pimples away in like in 2 days and less its optional to pop ur pimple or not but i use hand sterilizer in my pimples because it kills germs it will kill the bacteria in the pimple so it wont grow use it like every hour or more like every day so the bacteria dies it really works iv been using it for months now
oh yeh it may sting at first.
hey guys.
i used to have about 11 pimples on my face they were spead out but mostly on my forhead, cheaks and chin:(
i used nutmeg and milk mixed togoether ina paste and it works in about 3 hours the pimples went, well for me anyway.
gor others it might take a cuople of days but i definately suggest it!
another one is a slice of a freash lemon, run it on your face and it should reduce swelling and clear it up!
hope it works.
if your face starts to sting, ur burning ur face.
dont over do it!!
good luck ….
Mix Multhani metti with rose water and make it like a paste. Apply evenly on your face. Keep it for 15 to 20 mins or once it become very dry. Don’t talk when you have this face pack it may create wrinkles. Once it become dry you can wash it with ordinary water. Apply once in a week. U may feel so bright…….It will also reduces pimple marks.
Try the daily 3 step rule to GREAT SKIN. IT REALLY WORKS!!
CLEANSE, TONE AND MOISURIZE.
Step 1: Wash face morning and night with a foam wash.
Step 2: Tone face with a toner that is made from fruit extracts or something that isnt to harsh. Apply with cotton wool.
Step 3: Moisturize skin using an oil fee moisturiser
* You will need to exfoliate skin once a week with a gentle exfoliater. This will remove dead skin cells and renew skin
Okay. Im 13 and Have been looking for remedies that work. I went on a site and found one about lemon juice for my scars. I tried it and the scar started to lighten the first day!
The thing is;
I accidentally left the lemon juice on the scar for more than 15 minutes because I lost track of time.
BIG MISTAKE.
The first day I thought everything was fine. and then by night time I had a HUGE rash. It looked as if my face had been burnt.
My father is a doctor so I asked him what to do. He said to put hyrdocotisone on[sorry if i spelt that wrong] to try and stop the rash from getting bigger, and to stop it from drying out.
and guess what…
The Hyrdoc. worked! by the second day I applied it the rash/ dry skin began to peel off.
So i suggest that if you plan on using lemon juice… keep track of time and shoot for about 10 minutes at first then after that if u want to leave it on longer;; WATCH UR TIME.
and if you do end up with the same problem as me then try using Hydroc.
and just to let you know: after the dried out skin/rash peeled off the scar did go away (:
Does anyone have any suggestions, I’ve got an infected pimple. I picked it when I should have left it alone, and now it looks like a sore, and it’s pussy. Does anyone know a remedy? Thanks
I used the toothpaste method and at the begining it worked but after awhile it started to leave my pimples with a brown spot. I don’t know if it’s the brand or what but I recommend just leaving it on for at least ten min. don’t leave it over night or cover it with little papers.
the best way to prevent pimples, observed your diet, try to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day,then try to eat green leafy vegetables and fruits, avoid foods with oils, and any contaminated foods for 1 month.
try one of the remedies that had been mentioned above,apply on your face if you observed there is a good reaction, then continue…don’t try them all..take note maybe those mentioned remedies are effective for them..but for you is not…try one at a time..don’t be in abrub to remove the scars it takes time..the more you want your pimple and scars to remove the worse it will become..have patience…slowly but surely..watchout all the creams that you are using..
I used toothpaste and it left a mark on my face and burnt the area………….SO NO TOOTHPASTE
i have picture day on tuesday and it is sunday i have a really big pimple by nose what should i do
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I was having many ugly scars no my face and i just read that lemon tip i tried it & it really works try to keep a time track of about 10 when you are using it for first time second time you can put it for some more time
how do i get the stupid black heds and zits off my face!!!!!help me plz
USED ALOCHOL ON MY PIMPLES AND IT DAMAGED MY SKIN AND LEFT WHITE PATCHES. AND DON’T USE SALIDIC ACID ACNE WASH IT BURNS YOUR FACE AND LEAVES IT ALL DISCOLORED. LIV18
ME AGAIN! MAKE SURE YOU DRINK ALOT OF WATER. AND ALSO TRY PUTTING A TEASPOON OF VINEGAR IN YOUR WATER. I KNOW IT MUST SOUND SO GROSS,BUT THE ACID IN THE VINEGAR HELP KEEP YOUR ACNE UNDER CONTROL. LIV18
ME AGAIN! SORRY! OK. Y’ALL KNOW ABOUT THOSE ACNE SCUBS THEY SELL IN THE STORE. WELL I BROUGHT SOME REALLY EXPEDSIVE SCUB AND IT CLOGGED MY PORES AND INFLAMMED MY SKIN WORSE. AND ABOUT USING SALITIC ACID WASH ON YOUR FACE. DON’T! I KNOW I ALREALLY SAID THAT,BUT WHEN I USED IT I HAD A REALLY BAD ALLEGIC REACTION TO IT MY FACE GOT THESE PAINFUL AND ITCHY BUMPS WHICH LASTED FOR WEEKS!!! I TOTALLY GOT MY MONEY BACK WHEN WALMART SAW WHAT THE PRODUCT HAD DONE TO MY FACE.LIV18
I have heard rubbing raw garlic on acne is helpful.
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hey, i know alot of you probably use oilf free acne wash but one little tip is to NOT use it because i use to use it every night like the bottle sais and it made my face all shiny and oily so dont use it. And if your face does get oily just buy the oil pads at walmart or walgreens you just tap it on your face and it magically takes away all the oil.
i'm 15, and have major forehead pimple problems this cleared it up and now i have flawless skin!
the toothpaste thing really works, the garlic thing doesn't. however the asprin thing can be sub. for aleve which works better. thx 4 everything… if you have any questions email me at: kuntrygurl94@gmail.com..thx!!!!
just want to let you know that rubbing alchohol on your face like you have described is horrible for new skin cells that are trying to grow. when you have to use something like peroxide or alchohol it should be like a one time thing in whatever it is your treating. hope this helps
I don't get how to pound orange peels.
Can someone please tell me how.
i have this really nasty, hard, red, pimple in the corner of my nose and it hurts like you wouldn't believe!! it's swollen and changed the shape of my nose! its horrific, especially because i finally got the rest of my face to clear up, and now this ONE HUGE MONSTER one shows up! it's like a screaming red light on a fresh, clean slate! its sooo annoying and painful.
i'm going to try the lemon. i put neosporin on it because i think its infected, and it took the redness away, but its still swollen and painful.
and prom is coming up!!!! this lemon thing better work.
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theres this chinese thing called "white flower embrodication or white flower oil" which can relieve pain etc.etc. and also remove pimples. you can get it at a chinese herbal medicine shop. i think its $12 AUD
just put 1 drop on your finger and massage it onto the pimples and immediately you feel a minty sensation on the skin. when the minty sensation goes away [usually 1/2 an hour or something..] you can see some changes. dont overuse.
toothpaste also works pretty well cos it dries out the pimples, garlic made my pimples redder and more swollen.
This is very unhealthy for your skin.
an alternative for lemon is orange
guys plez if u have pimples dont use garlic it hurts . i have a better remedy for it drink 8-10 glass of water
1 have many oranges
2 take water leafs of mint ,neem and tulsi in equal amount apply and wash wid cold
3 lods of green vegtables
guys blackhead is my problem
i havethem on my nose,and around
plez teelmee a remedy asap.
poornima use amla it is a friut
I was badly suffering from sudden pimples.This was new subject for me.
I tried many medicines from pharmacies but unable to cure.
Following are tips which helped me in curing my pimples.
1- Apply tooth paste ONLY on head of pimple.[it will burn in rest area]
2- Grind fenugreak fresh green leaves,mint fresh,coriender,neem,parsly,basil and allmost all green leaves available in market and set for this liquid/semiliquid mix in ice try to form ice cubes.Apply one cube a day till it melts,let your face dry and wash it up.It really works.one can add lemon honey alo vera in mixure if available.
3-Apply garlic paste ONLY on affected area otherwise it will give bad burn on skin.
Allthe best try this out.
mokkai tips
*a wet tea bag (mint) works wonders if you have some swelling. hold the tea bag on your pimple for about 8 minutes.
*garlic works great too to dry up any pimple. crush up some raw garlic and rub it on the spot. wash it off after about 3 minutes and the next day it is almost gone!!
*drink plenty of water and fruit juices. it helps keep skin clear.
*if you have swelling, take an anti-inflammatory like advil.
*for redness: use a green mask before applying makeup but make sure the green mask is extremely light!! also… you can use a drop of visine.
Apple Cider Vineager!!
Clean the are gently with luke warm water to help relax the pores.
Dab on the vineager with a Q-tip to apply directly to affected area. You do not want to irritate healthy skin too!
Let it dry.
Do your best not to pick, pop, or poke pimples; even if they are painful. They will express when they are ready. Touching them will infect them more. Popping them will irritate the skin around them making them more red and can leave scars that last several months or longer without scar treatment. Pokeing them also irritates the infected area making it more red and opening it to infection.
For scars, try using Bio-Oil. It is an orange tinted oil that is gentle and doesn’t clog pores if applied lightly. It helps scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tones, and moisturizes!
sometimes if i need to get rid of a pimple fast, i use some tea tree oil or cream and rub i tinto the pimple.but dont do it for too long because it starts to burn.
If Youu Put Face Wipes in the fridge for 15 minutes before using themm, it reduces redness + puffyness, on spots + stuff, so it doesn’t look ‘arf as bad
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if you have oily skin use a witch hazel toner at least 2 times a day.its very inexpensive and you should be able to find it at your local drugstore.100% tea tree oil works on those big zits if you keep reapplying throughout the day.I noticed a difference within a couple of hours.While proactiv may cause more breakouts the refining mask works every well since it has 6% sulfar which helps to dry out the zit.I wouldnt suggest using lemon everyday since it is acidic, but it does help if you mix it with honey and oatmeal on oily skin.
I have had acne all my life off and on. I have tried every acne system out there only to see results for about 2 weeks then back to the same breakouts. My acne has varied in severity from small chain like breakouts to one deep monster zit that throbs.
I have tried home remedies, proactive, acnefree, the works…
My thought is that prevention is definitely the best answer, however it is difficult to pinpoint problem causing elements especially when ones face is clear, when you get a zit you have to think back as to what might have caused it. I think mine are caused by #1 stress and hormonal changes, both of which are difficult for me to control. Secondly, a reduction in my sugar intakes seems to have a positive effect. Eliminating sodas and sweets and I SHOULD eliminate carbs but that is hard.
Anyway, I have began to drink TONS and I mean tons of lemon water. I fill a glass then squeeze 1/2 of a lemon into it…I love it and I know it helps.
Also, a sliced up cucumber with some fresh mint leaves in a pitcher of water in the fridge makes for an instant cleansing and refreshing beverage. Doing this helps me stay away from soda. By the way, even diet soda is problematic…the chemicals and artificial sweeteners are bad for your body and skin.
I have a dark acne scar on the side of my face that I have been treating with mederma at night with a bandaid and have seen some results but its taking a long time. I think I am going to try aloe vera and lemon juice instead.
I had an idea that I am going to try and thought I would share to see if anyone else wants to try…if ice is helpful to reduce inflammation then I am going to use my juicer (a breville) to make lemon, parsely or cilantro (coriander) and aloe vera juice, then pour the mixture into an ice cube tray. Then when its frozen put the cubes inbaggies and store in the freezer and use them whenever neccessary.
Anyway, I also buy the liquid gel capsules of aleve and pop a hole in one and sqweeze its juice on to a bandaid and leave it on a zit all night.
My sister told me to apply Tea Tree Oil with a Q-tip on my pimple and then apply Vasoline on top of the Tea Tree Oil. It mixes together and works great! My pimple was gone in a few hours–the redness was gone and there was no bump.
I have verrrrrry sensitive skin, so therefore I get skeptical about what I use on my face. I am 43 YOA and have flawless skin. I don’t wear makeup but I do tend to get a pimple from time to time on the lower portion on my jaw. Believe me just one pimple to me is like having a terrible outbreak to others.
I don’t trust the toothpaste thing cause I don’t anyone personally that it has worked for. And as far as some of those other things, ooh so scary. I have tried the “VISINE” trick. By soaking the cotton ball of a Q-tip with a few drops & then apply a little pressure on the pimple only for 30 seconds. It will sting just a little, but by doing this for maybe two(2)days depending on the size, it will dry the pimple and leave no scar. I recommend this to everyone I care about.
P.S.
It’s best to use the “VISINE” or any off brand eye drops of your choice, at first sign of pimple (i.e. itching, irrittain).
I used to get these ugly little red zits all over my chest in the summer time and i tried those body break out washes and they didn’t work.I started using the dove unscented bar soap on my face and body and im telling you it really works and its cheap.
It is a really bad idea to use a lot of acne products. The thing is it works but it leaves you with scars. But, who knows some vanishing creams may work.
I dont get a lot pf pimples but the ones I do are huge and nasty. I have to restrain myself from squeezing them.
I was looking at all these tips and tried putting Dettol hand sanitizer on my lateset pimple. That was only a couple of hours ago and it has already gone down. Wow, should definitely try it.
I also have sensitive skin and it hasnt irritated it at all
toothpaste really does work, wash your face or body properly and coat the infected area with a little amount of toothpaste and leave over night, GENTLY wash off the toothpaste in the morning and your spot should have reduced in size and the redness reduced. ONLY squeeze spots when there is a visible yellow/white head as this is a sign the puss will come out easily, if there is a yellow head but is still painfull to touch or squeeze LEAVE IT ALONE as it is not quite ready, i know this is hard because lets face it who wants to walk around with a big pussy zit but if you dont want scabbing or scaring leave it be. after squeezing the spot till a little blood comes out (when it bleads you have got rid of the core) dab a little alcohol or any anti bacterial solution to stop the spot re-occuring.
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