Lucknow: Planning to attend a party and a small red pimple just screwed up your plans ?
We totally understand!
Come summers and the most common problem with us is pimples. Though not a critical condition, pimples can make a person feel miserable due to their appearance.
Imagine if you have bought some dresses to reveal the sensuous you for a day light party with your friends and just a day before the planned trip your face gives you a red-headed tiny shock...
Here are some quick home remedies to counter the problem that irritates almost everyone of us sometime of the other...
In slides ahead: Check out the remedies...
ICE:
Ice can be used to quickly reduce the redness, swelling and inflammation of pimples. It helps in improving blood circulation to the affected area and tightens the skin pores.
- Wrap the ice in a piece of cloth and hold it on the affected skin area for a few seconds.
- Wait a few minutes and repeat the process.
LEMON:
Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and helps pimples dry up faster. Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and not bottled juice.
- Dip a clean cotton swab in fresh lemon juice and apply it to the pimples before going to bed.
- You can also mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and put it on the pimples overnight.
- In the morning, wash the skin well with lukewarm water. Sensitive skinned people should avoid using the remedy.
TEA TREE OIL:
Tea tree oil is excellent for treating acne and pimples. It has antibacterial properties that help fight the bacteria that cause these skin problems.
- Just dip a cotton ball in tea tree essential oil and dab it on the affected area. Rinse your face after 15 to 20 minutes.
- Another option is to mix a few drops of tea tree oil in 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
- Apply it on your pimples and blemishes, leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse it off.
- It also helps dry out blackheads and whiteheads.
TOOTHPASTE:
It is most effective when used following the ice remedy. Do not use gel toothpaste for the purpose.
- Apply some white toothpaste over the affected skin area before going to bed.
- In the morning, wash your face with water and you will see a significant improvement in the swelling.
STEAM:
Steaming is wonderful for your skin at any time, but particularly when you have pimples.It will open up the pores and release extra oil from your skin.
- Fill a large container with hot water and allow the steam to come in contact with your face for a few minutes.
- Rinse your face with lukewarm water and, after drying, apply an oil-free moisturizer.
GARLIC:
Garlic is an antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic and antioxidant agent that can help in the fast treatment of pimples. It promotes quick healing of the pimples. Eating a garlic also purifies the blood thus, reducing possibilities of pimples popping up.
- Cut a fresh garlic clove into two pieces.
- Rub the garlic on the pimples and leave it for five minutes before washing the skin with lukewarm water.
- Repeat the treatment several times a day.