Homemade Skin Care for Pimples

Use natural ingredients like honey to get rid of pimples.

Pimples plague many people, from their teenage years into adulthood. Acne creams and systems that claim to get rid of pimples for good may not work for everyone and are too expensive. Nature has provided some of the best acne treatments available. Homemade skin care products for pimples are inexpensive and effective.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Lemon
• Tomato
• Honey
• Yogurt
• Aspirin
• Tea tree oil
• Papaya juice
• Cool water

1. Cut thin slices of tomato and lemon. Lay the lemon slices on the areas of the skin affected with pimples, and then lay the tomato slices on top of that. Both of these naturally acidic fruits fight off infection and pimples. Leave them on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse the skin with cool water. If your skin is sensitive, use only one of these fruits at a time instead of both.

2. Create an acne fighting mask by mixing equal parts plain yogurt and honey. Apply it to the face and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Yogurt is cleansing and will ward off bacteria that causes pimples. Honey is also antibacterial, and it soothes irritated skin, helping broken skin heal.

3. Mix a little yogurt with aspirin crushed into powder to form a mask. Aspirin is great in the fight against acne and pimples because it contains beta hydroxy acid that helps unclog pores and kill infection. Apply the mask to the face and leave it for about 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

4. Apply a few drops of tea tree oil or fresh papaya juice to pimples. Both of these fight infection and bacteria that clog pores and cause pimples.

Tips & Warnings

• Always rinse the face or other acne-prone areas of the body with cool water. It closes pores and helps protect them from reinfection.

• Before applying these treatments, place a warm wash cloth over the face to open the pores and allow the ingredients to really get in and clean them out.

• Perform the skin masks only twice a week. Doing so more often may be harmful to the skin.

• Do not try to treat cystic acne at home. Consult a doctor.

References

• Beauty Cosmetic Guide: Homemade Remedies for Acne