18 home remedies that cure pimples fast
Consistent use of any of these remedies will guarantee you a place among people with smooth, flawless skin and the good news is that most of these remedies can be found in your kitchen and around the home.
1. Reducing stress
The American Academy of Dermatology lists stress as a possible cause of acne flare-ups.
Stress causes levels of the hormone androgen to increase. Androgen stimulates hair follicles and oil glands in pores, increasing the risk of acne.
Tips for managing stress include:
- talking to family, friends, a doctor, or other supportive people
- getting enough sleep
- eating a healthful, balanced diet and avoiding skipping meals
- exercising regularly
- limiting alcohol and caffeine consumption
- practicing deep breathing, yoga, mindfulness, or meditation
2. Choosing the right cleanser
Many regular soaps have an acidity, or pH, that is too high and can irritate the skin, making acne worse.
Choose cleansers, rinses, and washes with a pH closer to the skin’s natural pH of around 5.5 to reduce the risk of acne flare-ups and let sores heal.
3. Using oil-free skincare
Oil-based or greasy products can block pores, increasing the risk of them becoming clogged and forming acne sores.
Look for skin care products and cosmetics labeled as ‘oil-free’ or ‘non-comedogenic,’ which contain ingredients that allow pores to breathe.
4. Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is a natural, waxy substance extracted from the seeds of the jojoba shrub.
The waxy substances in jojoba oil may help to repair damaged skin, which means it may also help speed up wound healing, including acne lesions.
Some of the compounds in jojoba oil might help to reduce skin inflammation, which means it may reduce redness and swelling around pimples, whiteheads, and other inflamed lesions.
In a 2012 study, researchers gave 133 people clay face masks that contained jojoba oil. After 6 weeks of using the masks 2 to 3 times per week, people reported a 54 percent improvement in their acne.
How to use jojoba oil
Try mixing jojoba essential oil with a gel, cream, or clay face mask and applying it to acne. Otherwise, place a few drops of jojoba oil on a cotton pad and rub this gently over acne sores.
People can buy jojoba oil at health stores or online.
5. Garlic
Many traditional medicine practitioners use garlic to treat infections and boost the body’s ability to fight germs and infections.
Garlic contains organosulfur compounds, which have natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Organosulfur compounds can also help to boost the immune system, which helps the body fight infections.
How to use garlic
To fight the inflammation and infections caused by acne, people can add more garlic to their diet. Some people chew whole garlic cloves, rub it on toast, or make it into a hot drink.
People can also buy garlic powders or capsules from most grocery stores and natural health stores.
Although many online sources recommend that people apply garlic directly to pimples, this may cause further skin irritation. Garlic can burn the skin, so always use it carefully.
6. Green tea
Make a cup of green tea and drink first thing every morning to give you a clear, glowing skin.
7. Lemon detox
Drinking a glass of warm water with squeezed lemon every morning also helps get rid of pimples and give a clear skin
8. Bitter leaf
Wash 5 leaves and rub in between your hands to extract the juice, apply to your face 30 minutes before having a bath everyday
9. Aloe vera gel
Apply the gel for 30 minutes daily and rinse off with warm water
10. Honey
Honey has been used to treat skin conditions, such as acne, for thousands of years. It contains many antioxidants that can help to clear waste and debris from clogged pores.
Doctors use honey in wound dressings because of its antibacterial and wound-healing properties.
How to use honey
Using a clean finger or cotton pad, rub a little honey into pimples. Otherwise, add honey to a face or body mask.
11. Papaya
Get a very ripe pawpaw fruit and mash some with yoghurt, apply to face 3 times a week for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water
12. Sleep
Ensure that you get 8 hours sleep daily and your stress induced acne would be a thing of the past
13. Purified bee venom
Purified bee venom has been shown to contain antibacterial properties.
In a 2013 study, researchers found that purified bee venom can destroy P. acnes bacteria. People who used cosmetics with purified bee venom for 2 weeks had improvements in the number of acne lesions.
In a 2016 study, people who applied a gel containing purified bee venom to their face for 6 weeks saw a reduction in mild to moderate acne lesions.
Purified bee venom may be a useful future ingredient in acne medication, though more research is needed.
14. Yoghurt
Get yoghurt and apply a generous amount on the face. This unclogs pores which makes it great for the treatment of pimples. Eating yoghurt is also very beneficial to the treatment of pimples
15. Apple cider vinegar
Mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water and store in a bottle. After washing your face, use a cotton wool to apply this mixture all over your face. If you find it a bit harsh, please gradually increase the water content until it is fine on your skin.
16. Banana peel
Rub the insides of a banana peel on a pimple overnight to shrink it.
17. Coconut oil
Like other natural remedies, coconut oil contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds.
These properties mean that coconut oil may destroy acne-causing bacteria and reduce redness and swelling of pimples. Coconut oil may also speed up healing in open acne sores.
How to use coconut oil
Try rubbing pure, virgin coconut oil directly to the area with acne. Look for coconut oil in the natural foods section of grocery stores or online.
18. Onions
Squeeze out juice from an onion and rub directly on the pimple for 20 minutes before taking your bath.
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