Acne Care – Home Remedies

Here are a few tried and tested home remedies, which are fairly inexpensive and have worked for some acne conditions.

• Apple cider vinegar. Mix this with water to the ratio of 1-10. Apply on a cotton ball daily. This will remove excess oil from the skin.
• Cucumber juice or paste. This is soothing and refreshing. It is helpful in healing acne scars.
• Ice cubes rubbed on the skin, can give relief to swollen acne scars, and shrink pores. However, they should not be placed directly on the skin, without covering in a piece of cotton material first.
• Juice of lemons or limes, applied directly to the skin, then washed off after 5 minutes, can help to lighten the blemishes.
• Lavendar oil applied directly to the blemishes twice a day, helps to reduce acne lesions.
• Mint juice applied directly to the skin, can help to reduce any swelling.
• Papaya juice, applied directly, helps to reduce scars.
• Tomatoe slices, rich in vitamin A, applied directly to the skin, can hinder the production of sebum.
• Olive oil can help to hydrate the skin.
• Strawberry leaves can help to reduce swelling.

Information written by Christine Burden TalkAcne - Web Site Manager