| Acne is an extremely common skin problem, | | | | be effective. Fresh tomato paste can be used much |
| occurring quite frequently amongst older teenagers | | | | like the orange peel paste as well. The one thing all |
| and young adults. If ignored, acne can cause serious | | | | these fruit-based acne home remedies have in |
| skin problems immediately or later in life. With all the | | | | common is their astringent properties. Removal of |
| different products out there to treat acne, you may | | | | excess oil and dirt is the key to fighting acne. |
| be tempted to try some. But before you go out and | | | | 4. More Plant-Based Acne Home Remedies |
| purchase some of these often expensive products, | | | | In the same vein as the fruits discussed above, there |
| try out some of these acne home remedies. | | | | are many herbs and plants that have also proven to |
| 1. Toothpaste - For Minty Fresh Skin | | | | be effective acne home remedies. A mixture of the |
| Believe it or not, toothpaste can sometimes help | | | | oil extract of witch hazel, sweet fennel, and tea in |
| clear up acne. While there have been no formal | | | | water applied 2-3 times per day has been shown to |
| studies to date, many people swear by toothpaste | | | | be effective in fighting acne. Methi (fenugreek) |
| as an effective acne home remedy. Simply apply | | | | leaves, crushed into a paste, can be useful when |
| directly to your problems spots before bedtime. | | | | applied for 10-15 minutes before rinsing. Crushed garlic |
| Common wisdom holds that this will help control the | | | | works as an effective acne home remedy as well, |
| swelling and redness. Just make certain you use | | | | although most people forgo this one simply because |
| actual toothpaste, not the gel stuff. | | | | of the smell. Aloe Vera has well-documented skin |
| 2. Salt and Vinegar - Pickle Those Zits | | | | healing properties, and acts as an astringent as well. |
| A solution of salt water, with or without vinegar, can | | | | Cucumber, of course, has been a favorite to reduce |
| help clear up your acne both by drying your skin | | | | all kinds of swellings for years. It can be more |
| (removing excess oils) and by helping disinfect. Wash | | | | effective if you apply the cucumber in paste form. |
| your face twice a day with a salt water (and vinegar | | | | But I'll bet you didn't know that ground radish or |
| if you like) solution. Just don't make the remedy too | | | | ground sesame seeds are also another acne home |
| strong, mildly salty is best. For stubborn spots, make | | | | remedy. |
| a stronger solution, apply to the swollen area, and | | | | 5. Support From the Inside |
| leave on for 15-20 minutes. | | | | All these mixtures, concoctions, and pastes are nice |
| 3. Fruits - Healthy Inside and Out | | | | to apply to the outside, but boosting your body from |
| Fruits are also held to be an effective acne home | | | | the inside makes any of these acne home remedies |
| remedy. Try applying strawberry leaves directly to | | | | work that much better. Nettle tea has long been |
| the zit and leave the on for a while. Fresh lemon juice | | | | recommended as a cure-all for skin problems of all |
| (not concentrated) or lime mixed with rose water is | | | | sorts, including acne. Taking a vitamin supplement |
| another acne home remedy you can try. Apply to | | | | with vitamin B5 and zinc promote a healthy immune |
| your face and leave for 15 minutes. Try this one for | | | | system, helping your body fight off acne-causing |
| 15 days and you just might be amazed at the results! | | | | bacteria. Give some of these home acne remedies a |
| Ground orange peel, mixed with water into a pastre, | | | | shot, and you just might be surprised at the results |
| can be effective in treating an outbreak. Apply and | | | | you can achieve without spending a ton of money on |
| leave for 15-20 minutes, then rinse the paste off | | | | specialized skin care products. |
| with warm water. Papaya juice is also widely held to | | | | |