Acne isn’t just a teenage problem anymore. It’s estimated by the American Academy of Dermatology that adult onset acne can be brought on by a variety of reasons. Some of those include hormone fluctuations, stress, a family history, and even certain skin and hair care products are making the condition worse. It doesn’t seem fair that so many people are having this skin issue later in life. It should be over after your teen years! We feel your pain at the unfairness and are happy to help with the problem. Here’s the real deal. The only way to treat acne is through treatments that are going to target and prevent. It’s just that simple. You can invest in lots of expensive products to treat the issue, or you can make some lifestyle changes to try a few home therapies that might work. Here are 15 home remedies to fight against pimples and acne for better skin health.
Solution #15: Egg Whites
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It’s the protein and vitamins in egg whites that can help your skin repair itself. This is especially helpful after a nasty breakout phase to heal the skin. It can increase cell turnover to promote newer skin revealing itself. All you have to do with this one is separate a couple of egg whites from their yolks and whip it up with a folk. Apply it all over your face, letting it set for 20 minutes. Then just rinse. This treatment also helps to absorb excess oil which can clog your pores.
Solution #14: Papaya
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As a tropical fruit, papaya tastes delicious. For acne prone people, you can use it for a topical treatment since it’s loaded with papain. This helps with inflammation and can actually prevent pus from forming. Gross, right? To make your own treatment, mash up the fleshy part of the papaya and apple all over your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse.
Solution #13: Tea Tree Oil
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Tea tree oil is an antibacterial powerhouse. You will find it on the ingredient listing in many acne related skin care products, from toners to cleansers and everything in between. Buy pure tea tree oil from your local health food store, or drugstore. You don’t want to put it directly on your skin, but the best way to use it as a spot treatment. Mix it with a touch of aloe vera and dab it directly on the pimple. Do this nightly until the spot is gone for good.
Solution #12: Apple Cider Vinegar
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Another natural solution that you can buy in your grocery store for under two dollars is apple cider vinegar. A bottle of this simpe solution can be one of your greatest acne fighters when used right. It can kill the bad bacteria that causes acne. Get a small spray bottle and fill it with a quarter cup of the apple cider vinegar and a cup of distilled water. Spray directly onto your face after you cleanse as an astringent. It will also help to absorb excess oil, so make sure you balance your skin with an oil free moisturizer that’s safe for acne prone skin.
Solution #11: Strawberries
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Strawberries naturally have a high level of salicylic acid, which is one of the main ingredients used in acne fighting skin care. Salicylic acid encourages exfoliation in the skin which can speed up turnover to battle blemishes better. Take a handful of strawberries and blend them in a blender until smooth. Fight the urge to just drink the tasty strawberry mixture! Your face needs it more. Then mix in a tablespoon of honey. Apply the concoction all over the face as a mask. Leave on for 20 minutes and then rinse well. This should be done a few times a week for the best acne busting results.
Solution #10 Banana Peel
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The peel part of a banana contains lutein which can help with inflammation and redness.This is going to sound a little silly, but if you have acne you know you’ll go to any lengths to make those little troublesome spots go away. Take the inside of the peel and rub it all over your face. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes before rinsing. By the way, make sure you eat the banana. It’s good for you!
Solution #9: Green Tea
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Green tea is loaded with good for you antioxidants. It’s also a great solution to put on your skin to reduce inflammation and redness. Make your own green tea toner, by boiling 8 ounces of water and steeping 10 tea bags into it. Then allow it to cool and pour it into a spray bottle. Mist it lightly over your face in the morning and at night before your nightly skincare routine. After a few weeks you’ll notice less blackheads and whitehead popping up.
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Solution #8: Honey
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As an antibacterial, honey is terrific. When you think about what causes acne, it’s bad bacteria most of the time. So the honey can be used in a variety of skin care masks to help tone down breakouts. A very simple one to try is just honey and lemon. Squeeze a half of a lemon into a tablespoon of high quality honey. Then smooth all over your face and let set for 20 minutes. Rinse well and hydrate with an oil-free moisturizer. You can rest assure the honey with its antibiotic properties will target those pesky pimples in no time flat.
Solution #7: Mint
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Mint is loaded with menthol, which is terrific at soothing the inflammation brought on by cystic acne. You know those deep down, painful red bumps that haven’t come to the surface of your skin yet? Mint is going to fight those bad boys with a powerful punch. Make a mint paste with ground up mint leaves, baking soda, and a touch of aloe vera. The combination is going to even reduce the pain caused by the cyst. Leave on overnight as a targeted treatment. Then rinse in the morning to a bump that isn’t as big or painful as it was before.
Solution #6: Aspirin
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Aspirin the medicine contains what else? Salicylic acid. Once again it’s one of the best ingredients to fight any kind of acne issue, from blackheads to deeper blemishes. Crush one tablet of aspirin with a few drops of water. Apply on the bump directly as a paste. Use this overnight as a treatment, because it does show up white on the skin, so you can’t walk around like that!
Solution #5: Witch Hazel
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Witch hazel is a proven astringent to fight acne. It’s in countless skin care products that can get rather expensive. Just go directly to the source and buy a bottle of regular old witch hazel. It comes from a plant that is native to North America, so it’s fairly available at most drug stores. Just soak a cotton pad with the witch hazel and apply it directly all over your skin as you would a toner.
Solution #4: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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When you are thinking about home treatments, one that you can take internally to help improve your skin is an omega-3 fatty acid supplement. You can also eat foods that are high in omega-3s, like salmon, eggs, mackerel, chia seeds, soybeans, and spinach, just to name a few. When you eat well and get the right vitamins and minerals into your diet plan, your skin is bound to improve from the inside out.
Solution #3: Eye Drops
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This one is pretty cool. Think about what eye drops can do for your eyes. They take away redness, right? So it makes total sense that eye drops can do the same for a sore red blemish bump. Just dap a few drops on the affected area a couple of times per day. You’ll notice the redness will be significantly reduced. You can even apply your concealer directly over the spot to cover it after you treat the zit with your eye drops.
Solution #2: Toothpaste
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As an old school treatment, toothpaste is great for acne. You just dab it directly on the spot and let it sit overnight. The reason it works is the paste is able to dry out the oil. This can help the zit go away much faster when it’s not so clogged with oil. Plus, this is a treatment that basically everyone has on their bathroom vanity. You do brush your teeth everyday, don’t you?
Solution #1: Cucumbers
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Cucumbers are full of Vitamin C, can reduce swelling, and will also help tone down redness. You can put a slice of cucumber directly over the blemish and let it sit for 15 minutes. If you have problems all over your skin, slice up enough to cover your whole face. Just lay down and relax as you place the cucumbers all over your skin. It’s cooling and relaxing to feel the touch of the cucumber on your skin. Plus, when you are done, you’ll have less inflammation and redness.
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