10 More Home Remedies for Acne and Pimples

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In the last article we discussed 10 natural home remedies to cure acne breakouts. Below you will find 10 more remedies for acne and pimples. Instead of using harsh abrasive ointments and creams, try using these preventative measures and alternate natural solutions to better skin.

1.Vitamin B

Skin irritation and inflammation is often a sign of Vitamin B deficiency. Improving your dietary habits but eating more whole grains and vegetables such as asparagus and broccoli can dramatically improve your skin. Folic acid, or B-6, in particular is essential for great skin and overall good health.

2.Low Glycemic Diet

That right, you can dramatically improve your skin by eating whole grains and complex carbohydrates rather than simple sugars. The increase in insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) from high glycemic foods will increase your body’s testosterone production hence increase acne and pimples.

3.Nutmeg and Milk

Mixing ground nutmeg and milk together and applying it to your skin for 1 to 2 hours will remove blemishes and pimples.

4.Lime Juice

Create a face wash from lemon juice and boiled milk. Once it cools down a bit splash some on your face to clean deep in the pores to remove blackheads and dead skin.

5.Raw Papaya

Raw papaya, like other fruit such as strawberries, will relieve the swelling and inflammation from acne.

6.Orange Peel

Make a paste with orange peel and water and apply to your face. Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

7.Baking Soda

This one is great for blackheads! Apply a thick paste of baking soda and water to your for for about 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and you will notice you skin is much less oily. The baking soda removes the excess oil from you face. Apply some moisturizer after rinsing

8.Stop Popping Pimples

I know we all love to do it but the bottom line is that squeezing pimples and whiteheads just further aggravates the skin. It not only makes your skin look worse but it often impedes the healing process by making the pimple more inflamed. Do yourself a favor no matter how bad you want to and do not pop your pimples!

9.Change Your Makeup

For all you women out there who cannot pinpoint the origin of your acne your favorite makeup may be the culprit. Oil based makeup can make already oily skin even worse. Switch to a brand that is not oil based and you might notice a world of difference.

10.Clean Your Face

With all the dirt and germs out there it is easy to clog our pores with grime. Find a nonabrasive face wash and use it everyday to keep your skin clean and clear. By washing your face you are taking an mportant preventative measure in your fight against acne. There are many amazing natural brands on the market so you never have to worry about the ingredients.

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The information supplied in this article is not to be considered as medical advice and is for educational purposes only.