Home Remedies for Pimples
Monday, October 29, 2007
Home Remedies to treat pimples - It generally takes one to four weeks time to get rid of pimples.
1). Apply a paste made of nutmeg, pepper and a little water. Apply on the pimples and allow to dry. Then wash off.
2).Mix 10 grams juice of white onions with 5 grams honey and 1 gram rock salt and apply on pimples.
3).Wash your face thrice a day and apply calamine lotion on the pimples.
4). Apply a paste made out of ground mint leaves on the pimples and leave overnight. This will ease the pimples and clear other blemishes also.Never pick pimples for if you do so they leave scars.
5). Take a little each of rice, poppy-seeds & almonds and grind to a fine powder and mix it with 2 tablespoons of curd and apply to your face. Allow to dry for 10 minutes and then wash off and see your skin glow and the pimple marks fade away slowly.
6). In gram flour add curds (yogurt) and make paste and apply on face, before it dries completely rub that. Do this for every two days.
7). Take fresh cinnamon powder and put it in tightly sealed bottle and take little powder mix with water and apply this only on pimples. Wait for some time and wash your face. Do this for at least 10 days.
8). Take ripe papaya and mash then apply on pimples.
9). Take out the fat from the curd and apply this curd to pimple and face and take shower after 15 minutes.
10). Warm honey and mix gram flour and apply this paste to face. Wash with warm water after it dries.
11). Grind mint leaves and apply on pimples and wash after 5 minutes.
12). Tulsi is a great medicine. Grind tulsi leaves and apply on pimples.
13). Take tender neem leaves and rub with fresh turmeric this will make a best medicine for pimples. Apply this paste on pimples. Do this for at least 10 days.
14).Avoid taking oily food, sweets, fries, and potatoes. Take fresh fruits and other fresh vegetables with your diet. Don’t take more non-vegetarian. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.
15). Always drink plenty - 8 glasses minimum and more is better. Water helps the body flush it self better and more efficiently.
16). Apply white vinegar to the face, neck, and back. Let is sit for 5 minutes then rinse off with warm water.
17). Use lemon as an exfoliate treatment to remove dead skin cells that clog the pours. Apply the lemon to the infected areas. Let dry for 10 minutes then rinse off with cool water. You might feel a bit of a burning sensation when you apply it. If you can’t take it then dilute the lemon a little bit.
18). Eat a well balanced diet that is high in fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid unhealthy foods such as greasy or fast foods whenever possible.
19). Take a good quality multi vitamin daily. As well add zinc supplements to your daily intake. Zinc has shown remarkable results in clearing acne.
20). Use Grape seed extract or Echinacea to help boost your immune system to better fight acne causing bacteria.
21). Use Dandelion or Burdock to detoxify your liver and kidneys.
22). A paste made from one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric mixed with milk, is very good.
23). A paste of nutmeg and water is also beneficial.
24). Half a cup of Aloe Vera pulp can be taken internally (Do not take internally if pregnant) or applied externally to the skin.
Dosage: Twice a day. Before going to bed, wash the face thoroughly and then apply a paste of 1 Tsp. coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder. For pimples, apply a paste made from one teaspoon of cumin seeds. Remove after one hour. A paste of fresh fenugreek leaves, applied and washed off with warm water before going to bed prevents pimples.
25). Brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds are fantastic for acne because they contain selenium (Brazils) and zinc (pumpkin seeds).
26). Exercise — especially Yoga, Pilates and T'ai Chi. By exercising you increase blood flow to the skin and aid healing. But you also improve the health of your internal organs enabling them to get rid of waste more effectively. • Relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises and meditation.
27). Reduce your intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates. Eating refined carbohydrates (white bread, pasta, rice, flour etc) and sugar leads to a surge in insulin and an insulin-like growth factor called IGF-1. This in turn leads to an excess of male hormones, which encourage the skin to excrete large amounts of sebum. This grease-like substance encourages the growth of bacteria responsible for acne.
28). Reduce your intake of caffeine. Caffeine increases the levels of stress hormones in the body and can aggravate acne. Avoid coffee, tea, chocolate and other stimulant containing drinks.
29). Reduce your intake of dairy and red meat. Did you know that dairy products and meat are hard to digest, and form acid in the body? Remember, your internal health is reflected by your skin. If you eat too much animal protein, your body won't get rid of waste products effectively, and they will be released via the skin as acne. Dairy and red meat also contain high levels of hormones which can result in more acne. Many people can’t consume dairy products do in part to being allergic to it.
30). Sunshine and fresh air. You may not believe this, but the best form of natural healing, other than water, is good sole sunshine. Yes sunshine stimulates the creation of vitamin D in the body — an essential vitamin for healthy skin. A little bit of fresh air and sunshine every day will also reduce stress and increase oxygen to the skin. Even when it's overcast, the sun's rays reach us, so take a 10 minute walk outside every day.
31). Blend a cucumber, apply externally, leave on for 20 minutes, then wash off.
32). Rub watermelon rind on the acne.
33). Apply Aloe Vera.
34). Eat watermelon or drink watermelon juice.
35). Drink tea made from carrots including the tops and beet tops.
36). Drink lukewarm water with 2 teaspoons of honey every morning on an empty stomach. This effectively lubricates the intestines. If one does not evacuate the intestines regularly, the toxins either end up in the liver or come out in the skin.
37). Homeopathic treatment - Essential Oils or Herbs:
~Belladonna— for people who experience flushes of heat to the face or who have inflamed pustular acne that improves with cold applications
~Calendula— for skin conditions involving pustules or blisters
~Hepar sulphur— for painful, pus-filled acne
~ Kali bromatum— for deep acne, especially on the forehead, in persons who are chilled and nervous ~ Silicea— for pustules or pit-forming acne
~ Chaste Tree Berry taken each morning can help prevent premenstual breakouts.
~ Lavender or Tea Tree Essential Oil can be applied directly to the blemish up to 3x daily.
December 9, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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