Four most effective Home Remedies for Pimples:

Here’s a round-up of the 4 most effective Home Remedies for Pimples:

1. Cinnamon & Honey Mask:

Cinnamon has anti-microbial properties, so it can help stop acne from spreading and since honey is a natural antibiotic, this mask is a match made in heaven to fight acne.

What you need:

• 2 table spoons Honey
• 1 tea spoon Cinnamon

Directions for use:

1. Rinse your face with lukewarm water.
2. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together until they are thoroughly blended and have formed a sort of sticky paste.
3. Apply the mask to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes.
4. Rinse off completely, and pat your face dry.

Result: Soft and supple skin. The spicy fragrance of cinnamon is like espresso for your skin.

2. Aloe Vera & Garlic Mask:

While aloe vera gel and garlic paste have excellent anti-bacterial properties, Garlic paste must never be applied onto your skin without diluting it first. Aloe vera helps by soothing and works as an anti-inflammatory, decreasing redness and swelling.

What you need: 

• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• A tea spoon of aloe vera gel

Directions for use:

1. Make sure the aloe vera gel you use has no additives.
2. Extract the juice from 2-3 cloves of garlic and mash it to a paste with a tea spoon of aloe vera extract.
3. Let it soak for 10 minutes.
4. Cleanse your face thoroughly.
5. Using a cotton pad, soak up the mixture and gently dab on the problem spots.
6. Rinse off thoroughly after 15 minutes.

Result: The magical properties of this killer combination ensure your acne vanishes the next morning.

3. Basil & Mint:

Basil has powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that heal acne lesions while mint is anti-inflammatory helping the redness and pain fade away.

What you need: Basil and mint leaves in equal parts

Directions for use:

1. Take a handful of fresh mint and basil leaves.
2. Soak them for 30 minutes in warm water.
3. Cleanse your face thoroughly and using a cotton ball, apply the extracted liquid all over the affected area.
4. Keep it overnight so it can dry automatically.
5. Rinse off in the morning.

Result: It reduces skin’s secretion of oil and gives visibly clear complexion. 

4. Oranges or Lemons:  

Lemons and oranges are rich in vitamin C which is an essential skin nutrient. The citric acid helps exfoliate the skin. They are natural astringents which accelerate the drying process of the zit. They also act as bleaching agents and reduce the redness.

What you need:

• Freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice
• Q-tips or cotton balls

Directions for use:

1. Start by washing your face with warm water as this helps to dilate the pores.
2. Dip a cotton ball in the juice and apply it on the acne.
3. Now wash your face with cold water, this will constrict the pores and prevent further clogging.

Result: This promotes growth of new, healthy skin cells, inducing a fresh glow.