Skin of an individual is a reflection of his or her mental status and the stress and strain she/he faces. Many people are lucky to be born with attractive skin type but it takes good effort to maintain that beautiful and clear skin. Acne is a major problem that impairs the beauty of the skin and is caused because of the excess oil secretion that clogs the skin pores and attracts bacteria to form pustules.

For centuries Indians were using natural substances to treat acne and its scars but with the introduction of chemical peels, laser treatments and anti-acne creams people forgot about the powers of natural remedies. But now many have realized that traditional or herbal skin care is very effective with less complication and side effects. Most of the substances used in Indian acne treatments are readily available from the kitchen or garden and are very effective and cheap.

Aloe Vera Paste For Facial Acne

Aloe vera is an herb that is widely used for treating acne because it contains polysaccharides that are necessary for repairing the skin. The leaves of this herb are cut open to take the gel which is used in making a pimple paste. The other ingredients required for making the pimple paste are one tablespoon powdered silk cotton tree thorn and one teaspoon of alum powder which are available in most of the Indian stores.

Mix these powders with half cup of aloe vera gel and combine them well to make a thick paste. Clean the face with cold water and apply this paste on the skin. Keep the aloe vera paste for an hour on the face and then remove with warm water. Applying this pimple paste daily helps to provide a clear skin. Even the aloe vera gel alone is beneficial for acne treatment. Even patients can consume half cup of aloe vera gel twice daily to get a clear skin but pregnant women should not take it.

Fruit Mask For Facial Acne

Many fruits like citrus fruits, grapes, apple etc are also used for treating acne. The fruits with mild acidity help the skin to dry off and make the surface layer of the skin to slough off easily exposing the healthier and clearer skin. Moreover grapefruits help to unclog the skin pores while lemon juice ward off the bacteria present deep inside the skin pores.

Include an egg in your fruit mask as it helps to keep the skin tight and thus prohibits the entry of bacteria in to the skin. In order to make this mask get half of a grapefruit, lemon juice from half of a lemon, half of a seeded apple, thirty seedless grapes and two egg whites. Blend the entire contents very well and apply in on the cleaned face. Keep the mask on the face for 15 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

But this won’t be an ideal treatment for people with dry skin as it leaves their skin even drier.Similarly a teaspoon each of turmeric and sandalwood along with milk is a good remedy for acne and also turmeric powder mixed with coriander juice is also beneficial. A mixture of quarter cup of powdered oatmeal and three tablespoon honey on the face for twenty minutes can make the skin clear.

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