Tired of those oily pimples...? Check out these quick home remedies!

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.