Home Remedies for Pimples

If you find a pimple on your face a few days before any special occasion then all you can do is use some home remedies. There exist many home remedies for pimples but the term must be clearly understood. An effective home remedy for pimple should transcend the usual image of messy poultices whipped up from exotic vegetables in the kitchen blender. There is no limit to creativity on this one: potatoes, basil, garlic, vinegar, lemon and limejuice and even toothpaste have all been tried. Many levels of success have also been claimed. Basically, anything that does not involve prescription medicine or surgery and can be carefully utilized without medical supervision is considered a home remedy.

To this effect, there are certain domestic therapies that have proved very effective in controlling pimples. Sunbathing is one of them (a more refined version is an ultraviolet lamp, but overuse of this apparatus can result in complications, particularly if certain medicines are being taken). Sunbathing is a long-term measure and must be incorporated into one's regular schedule to be successful. Also, the affected skin must be cleansed of all topical applications such as therapeutic creams and makeup before sunbathing.

Tea tree oil has recently found increased support with certain dermatologists and can be safely used at home. Whether its use in aromatherapy is as beneficial as direct application is arguable, but topical application is now highly recommended. However, it must be borne in mind that tea tree oil causes the secretion of extra sebum, and skin must be washed carefully after a certain time.

Based on medical evidence, it was observed that clove oil and fenugreek was very much effective in controlling pimples. Aloe vera gel was also found to be effective. However, it must not be assumed that the above substances can be used without any side effects; always consult a dermatologist before using any home remedy for pimples.

In short, the home remedies for pimples are listed below:

Switch from oil-based makeup to water-based makeup because the oil in many makeup products can clog your pores and lead to pimples.

Wash all of your makeup off every night before sleeping. During sleep your skin excretes oil, if you are still wearing your makeup this can mean pimple-causing clogged pores.

Switch your product choices i.e. experiment with different kinds of soaps, shampoos, lotions, and sunscreens -- anything you use on pimple-prone areas.

Stop washing your face frequently. One or two times a day should be enough; any more and your skin will start producing extra oil to replace what is lost with every washing. This means that if you stop washing your face you will become over-oily.

Avoid anything that stays in contact with your skin. Another cause of breakouts is tight clothing. The brim of a hat or waistband can halt your skin's natural cleansing processes and lead to more pimples.

Medication and commercial acne-remedies can be life-saving in an emergency, but it is a good idea to focus your treatment on the above causes of your pimples instead of the symptom itself as your skin will often adapt to whichever remedy you habitually use leading to dependence.

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