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There are several natural acne remedies that can be done at home. The harmful chemicals usually present in acne treatment products that damage the skin can be avoided by using simple and natural remedies for acne. These often include dryness, redness and discolouration of the skin. So it is best for people to try these given home remedies for treating acne.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This is one of the most popular acne home remedies. Citric acid, which is found in fermented, unfiltered juice made from pressed apples, has antibacterial and antifungal properties. If you want to use it on your face, it is always recommended that you do a patch test first. It is one part vinegar to three parts water and use a cotton ball to apply it and wash it off after five to twenty seconds.
Honey And Cinnamon Mask
Honey and cinnamon together have antibacterial properties and can do wonders for your skin. Make a paste made from two tablespoons of honey and one tablespoon of cinnamon. This can be used as a mask. Apply it and leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then thoroughly wash it off. It is advised to conduct a patch test before using cinnamon on the face in this instance, since it may cause skin irritation for some.
Green Tea
Green tea contains polyphenols that combat bacteria and lessen inflammation. Acne is usually caused by excessive sebum production which is an oil that comes from the skin's pores. Green tea usage lowers sebum. You can use cotton to apply green tea that has been steeped in water for three to four minutes to the affected skin, then wash it off after it has dried.
Grapes
Resveratrol-rich red grape skin inhibits bacteria growth in sebaceous glands (which produce sebum oil) and cuts acne-causing bacteria in the pores of the skin. You can reduce acne by rubbing half-cut grapes on your face or neck, followed by a rinse, to reduce bacterial activity in your pores.
Cucumber Face Mask
The moisturising properties of cucumbers reduce acne-related inflammation, but they are ineffective at addressing the root causes of pimples. Applying yoghurt and cucumber to the skin for 20 to 30 minutes reduces acne-related facial inflammation. The mask then needs to be removed with water.
Make sure you don't have any allergies to any of the above natural ingredients before using them. If you have allergies, then you must avoid that specific ingredient. Otherwise, these are effective remedies which could be tried out to great benefit.
