7 Home Remedies for Acne ...

Honey and Cinnamon • Lemon Juice and Garlic • Organic Unsweetened Plain Yogurt • Toothpaste • Olive Oil and Brown Sugar Scrub • More ...

7 Home Remedies for Acne ...
By Alda • Mar 24, 2013 MD

For some of us, the fight against acne is a never ending battle. Alda's simple but powerful home remedies will definitely help tilt the balance in your favor. Thank you Alda for a wonderful post!

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1. Honey and Cinnamon

1 tsp of honey and 1 tsp of cinnamon
A lot of women suffer from acne right before their periods and I am one of the lucky few. I usually get acne about 2 weeks before my period and this miracle remedy always helps! Mix the two in equal proportions, leave in the fridge overnight and use as needed. You can even use this mixture to prevent acne. Be careful not to wear a good shirt because it does get drippy from the honey. Keep it on for a few minutes, then wash it off with warm water and wipe your face dry.

2. Lemon Juice and Garlic

I know this sounds kind of gross but I promise it really works! Use 1-2 tsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 clove of garlic. Cut the clove in half, gently rub your face with it and let it dry for a few seconds. Follow that up with the lemon juice. Leave it on for about 15 minutes. Your face may get itchy so try not to scratch it. Lastly, wash your face and wipe gently.

3. Organic Unsweetened Plain Yogurt

A good thing about having a mom that cooks everyday is a mom that makes her own yogurt. I'm in the process of learning this. As a little girl, I always saw my mom put yogurt on her face and her skin is still great and acne free. Yogurt makes your skin feel soft and fresh and also helps reduce the redness of pimples and cools it off. Simply apply the yogurt on your face, leave it on for about 20 minutes and wash it off after.

4. Toothpaste

I'm sure tons of you have heard about this remedy for acne. I usually use a white toothpaste (avoid gel) before I go to bed and I let it sit overnight. Do this for a couple of nights and you will see a difference. Just a gentle reminder, only use it on affected areas and not your entire face. In the morning take a cloth with warm water and wash the toothpaste off without rubbing your face too hard.

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5. Olive Oil and Brown Sugar Scrub

Olive oil alone is great for curing acne and acne scars and it also makes your skin smooth. Combining olive oil and brown sugar together makes it even better. Add ¼ cup of olive oil and add brown sugar and stir it until you see that it’s thick enough to make a scrub. Once it’s thick enough wash your face and start scrubbing your face with the scrub gently. Wash it off with warm water and see the difference instantly. Olive oil and brown sugar scrub also works for flaky, dry skin too.

6. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is no longer just used for cooking. It makes a fantastic moisturizer and regular usage really helps with acne! Plus it smells fantastic!

7. Baking Soda

Yup baking soda is in this list of home remedies of course. Baking soda has been a great product to have at home whether you’re baking or using it to whiten your teeth but it helps with acne too. Add 1 tbsp of baking soda and warm water and mix it together to make a paste and let it sit until it’s completely dry. Sometimes the baking soda might burn when you put it in your face near the acne but that means that it’s working. Keep it for 15-30 minutes and wash it off with warm water. Dab dry.

There you have it, 7 easy to use, fabulous home remedies for acne. Some of these remedies may not work for your skin so try it on a small part of your face to see what happens. Make sure you wash your make up off every night before you go to bed. Please please try not to touch your face during the day. Using these doesn't guarantee that your acne will disappear right away but give it some time and you'll see. What are some of the home remedies to fight acne you use?

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  • Kayla

    2014-08-24T21:15:03.976Z

    So I have a really good truck for acne so first I have oily / combination skin . What's really worked for me is head and shoulders shampoo no scent . You wash your face with it and only that for a week and my acne cleared up that fast :)
  • Carina

    2013-11-24T19:27:57.000Z

    Hi all, just wanted to share some of my little tips and tricks :) I use rose water, then witch hazel with two drops of tea tree oil as toners separately, first is the witch hazel and then rose water ;) also I use coconut oil as a moisturiser after the toner routine (not all over my face but in the driest areas mostly). Also I use mud masks and my skin did clear up a bit but I've a horrible problem with black dots and I'm always popping them so it just makes my acne worse :( maybe you could do an article on how to get rid of the clogged pores? As no masks or scrubs seem to help :(
  • Mely

    2013-03-24T21:23:53.000Z

    I have tried the toothpaste and it works pretty good!!:) hah who would know toothpaste isn't just for your teeth!
  • Mia

    2013-03-28T00:26:03.000Z

    Nice easy recipes
  • Jaime

    2013-03-24T16:20:23.000Z

    I know it sounds strange, but milk of magnesia helped my skin! You can use it as a mask overnight or use under makeup if you have oily skin and it's great! I found out about it from a YouTube beauty guru and it's great!
  • Isabel

    2013-03-24T15:07:20.000Z

    I've used a green tea and lemon toner. Brew up some tea, add about a teaspoon of lemon, wait for it to cool and bottle it up. Use a cotton ball to dab on your skin after cleansing, and before moisturizing.
  • Lindsey

    2013-03-24T17:25:10.000Z

    Is you do try the toothpaste, remember to moisturize after as the toothpaste really dries out your skin and can leave unattractive spots.
  • ceejay

    2013-06-09T15:03:25.000Z

    The honey and cinnamon burned so bad! Horrible feeling! But I love love love the brown sugar and olive oil!
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