How to get rid of acne?

A few months more of winters and summer season will be here. With summer comes to skin problems such as acne, and pimple breakouts, which require special care. The reason behind regular acne breakout is rising androgen levels that cause the oil glands to grow under the skin. The glands produce sebum, which breaks the cellular walls in the pores and allows the bacteria to grow.

To prevent regular acne breakout, you need to eat healthy vegetables and eliminate certain food products from your diet. If your skin type is sensitive and is exposed to pollutants on daily basis, then you need to follow some strict skincare regimen. Use natural products available on your kitchen shelves get rid of the acne scars.

Here are a few natural remedies that might help you to take care of your acne:

1. Cinnamon and honey mask

Cinnamon and honey are best natural antioxidants to reduce acne. Both of them have antibacterial properties, which makes it a great natural remedy to treat pimples and acne. It also reduces inflammation in the skin. All you need to do is mix 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of honey. For best results, wash the face mask after fifteen minutes with hot water.

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is a great remedy to reduce inflammation in the skin as it has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It reduces dryness, swelling, redness, and acne scars, leaving your skin clear and smooth. Make sure you mix the tree tea oil with some other essential oil.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar can do wonders to the skin as it contains organic acids and antifungal substance. Moreover, it helps in drying excess oil, which causes acne. Dissolve the apple cider vinegar in rose water, and apply the mixture on the skin with a cotton ball. Make sure you use the mixture in a small proportion.

Amla Juice

Amla, popularly known as Indian gooseberry, is the best natural remedy to reduce and keep the acne marks at bay. Mix amla juice and aloe vera gel in equal proportion, and apply it on your face for 10 minutes. Being a powerhouse of nutrients, amla prevents the formation of acne and exfoliates the skin. Drink amla juice as it’s a good source to consume vitamin-C, which is a natural antioxidant.

Muskmelon pulp and gram flour mask

Muskmelon, a summer fruit, has the anti-pitta quality, which saves the skin from pigmentation and heals acne marks. Mix 2 tablespoons of muskmelon pulp, 1 tablespoon of gram flour, and a pinch of lemon juice. Apply the semi-thick paste on your face, and wash it after ten minutes with cold water. You can also rub some melon on your face at bedtime, and leave it overnight.

Apart from these natural remedies, you can also consume Vegetarian Omega 3 Supplements as it has essential fatty acid, which converts in the body into antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory substances. Moreover, it exfoliates the skin and provides essential nutrients.

Radhika Mittal is a registered dietitian and nutritionist at Curae Health. She is a fitness lover & a certified nutritionist with 8 years of experience.