Home Remedies to Treat Acne

There are many simple home remedies that can help prevent and reduce acne:-

1.Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil has properties that kill bacteria and reduce inflammation.

• How to use: Mix tea tree oil with coconut oil (1 part tea tree oil to 9 parts coconut oil) and apply it to acne-prone areas using a cotton ball. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

2.Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar contains acids that kill acne-causing bacteria and diminish scars.

• How to use: Mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water, then apply it to your face with a cotton ball. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water.

3.Aloe Vera: Aloe vera has a calming effect on the skin, reducing inflammation and preventing bacterial infections.

• How to use: Apply pure aloe vera gel directly to your acne, let it dry for 15-20 minutes, then rinse it off with water.

4.Mint: Mint helps remove impurities from skin pores, which can prevent acne.

• How to use: Crush fresh mint leaves and add a little water to make a paste. Apply it to your acne, let it dry for 15-20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.

5.Chamomile: Chamomile promotes healing and helps control acne and pimples.

• How to use: Make chamomile tea, let it cool, then apply it to areas with pimples. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with water.

6.Cucumber Mask: Cucumber can soothe and cleanse the skin, reducing the occurrence of pimples.

• How to use: Blend cucumber to make a paste, then apply it to your face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with water.

Source1:- Bae JY, Park SN. Evaluation of anti-microbial activities of ZnO, citric acid and a mixture of both against Propionibacterium acnes. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2016 Dec;38(6):550-557. doi: 10.1111/ics.12318. Epub 2016 Apr 29. PMID: 26940755. 

Source 2:- Zhong, H., Li, X., Zhang, W., Shen, X., Lu, Y., & Li, H. (2021). Efficacy of a New Non-drug Acne Therapy: Aloe Vera Gel Combined With Ultrasound and Soft Mask for the Treatment of Mild to Severe Facial Acne. Frontiers in medicine, 8, 662640. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2021.662640 

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