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Acne can be distressing for the scars it leaves behind. Most acne is caused by bacterial infection in the oil glands of the skin. Sometimes due to hormonal imbalance there can be over secretion of oil which when contracted with bacterial agent's cause acne.
Acne can be treated at home easily and to have a clean, clear and smooth skin permanently is an achievable dream. Red on to learn the home remedies to treat acne by some natural remedies.Before you try one of the remedy please do check that you are skin is not allergic to the natural beauty aid you are going to apply.
Most common and time tested remedies for treating acne
Toothpaste - yes the toothpaste can do wonders to your look. It helps to reduce the swelling of the pimples to a great extent and is most commonly used as acne cure. But take care always use the white toothpaste and it should not be gel based.
Lemon juice and rose water - Take equal qualities of lemon juice and rose water and mix it properly. Apply this mix on your face and leave it for 30 minutes Wash after with simple tap water and wipe slowly. Do this continuously for a week or two you will feel the difference and off course see the difference yourself. Lemon juice and rose water also help to reduce blemishes to a great deal.
Garlic - If you can tolerate garlic smell then try and apply fresh garlic on the pimples. Garlic is one of the best natural remedy for acne. It helps a lot to make the pimples disappear. It is also s a perfect remedy to treat acne scars. Just crush two or more bulbs of garlic and apply it to the affected areas twice daily. The other easy way is to chew and swallow one or more bulbs of garlic daily only.
Orange - you can use orange peel to get rid of acnes. Make a orange peel paste by grinding it with some water. Apply it on your face and leave for 10 minutes. Later just wash normally. A time tested remedy to get rid of acne.
Neem Leaves - Make a paste of neem leaves mixed with turmeric powder. Apply on the affected area and wash after half an hour with some lukewarm water. It's an effective natural remedy used from generations to generations.
Egg White - Take the egg white and beat it for some time. Apply the egg white to your face and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Then wash your face with simple tap water and wipe it slowly. The egg white mainly helps to remove the excess oil from your face and helps to avoid pimples and acne. And most of all if you have acne scars you can use egg white to lightens the scars too.
Drink lots of water - Water is considered to be the best natural remedy to treat the acne scars and it helps to heal the scars naturally. When you drink plenty of water it helps to shed the dead skin cells and makes the new skin to grow and water also makes the skin hydrated. So the most easy and simple way is to drink lots and lots of water. So from now on always carry water with you and do not forget to keep a water bottle at your work desk.
I hope that these home remedies work out for you. So go get going and try out the natural cure. And get ready to get complements for a beautiful, clean and clear skin.
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