Pimples, acne, whiteheads and blackheads can be usually found on oily skin due to clogged skin pores. It’s quite impossible to control factors causing acne breakouts but it’s possible to take precautions and required measures to reduce the problem.
Dermatologists suggest antibiotics and various creams. It’s good to use them but at the same time there are many natural and homemade treatments are also available that can help you get rid of breakouts or at least reduce the problem.
Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil is an excellent antiseptic and antimicrobial and so it is very good for skin.
You can make a face mask with two tablespoons of distilled water, one table spoon of baking soda, one tablespoon of honey and 5 – 6 drops of tea tree oil.
Apply it once a day if you have severe acne problem. Leave it for 10 – 15 minutes and rinse well. Use it based on your acne problem.
Baking Soda: Baking soda is one of the best home remedies for acne since it can sooth itching and inflammation. It can also remove whiteheads and blackheads very effectively.
Mix 1tbsp of baking soda with 2tbsp of water and apply it to your face leaving so for 10 – 15 minutes. If you want you can add honey as well since honey is a good skin moisturizer. After rinsing your face, if your skin feels dry and stretchy, then apply any oil free moisturizer.
Honey and Cinnamon: Take some cinnamon powder and make a paste with some honey. Apply it on the pimples before going to bed. Next morning, rinse it with lukewarm water.
Coriander and Mint: Application of a teaspoon of coriander or mint juice on the pimples can reduce it well. If you want, you can add a pinch of turmeric powder to it as well. This will become more effective in curing pimples and blackheads. Use it every night before going to bed.
Salt and Lemon: Lemon has drying effects and if you want something even dryer, then simply add ½ tsp salt to 2tsp lemon juice. Rub this juice on the zits and leave it for 20 – 30 minutes and then rinse it off. Make sure you don’t go out after applying since lemon juice has bleaching effect and so it may cause sensitivity to skin.
Bruise Cabbage Leaves: Mash few leaves and rub it to the affected area. Leave it for around 30 minutes and then rinse well. Apply a good astringent and observe the results in few days.
These are few natural remedies to reduce or cure acne or pimples for oily skin. These homemade masks are quite easy to make with your kitchen ingredients and they work very effectively.