6 Effective Ways to Get Rid Of Acne

Acne is a nightmare. They magically appear just before the date night or the road trip and spoil those memorable selfies. How one wished they could disappear as fast as they appeared! Well, take a deep breathe as we tell you all you need to know about Acne.

How is Acne Caused?

Our skin has pores which are openings for the skin cells. Under these pores are hair follicles which connect the pores to Sebaceous glands that produce natural oil to keep the skin and hair healthy. When these follicles are clogged with excess oil, dust or dead skin cells, these follicles tend to swell. Some studies suggest that genetics also play an important role in causing acne as they determine the activity of the sebaceous glands and the oil secreted by them.

Here are the 6 natural ways to get rid of Acne:

1.     Ice Cubes:

Wrap the ice cube in a clean piece of cloth and massage it in a circular motion around the acne. Repeat it few times to heal the acne quickly. Ice cools the skin and causes the pores to open up causing your acne to dry up.

2.     Honey:

Wash your face with lukewarm and mild soap. Apply a layer of honey on your face like a mask and leave it for 15-20 mins. Rinse it off with cool water.

Honey is effective is not letting microbes grow, due to its antimicrobial properties. Also, it cleanses your pores and helps vanish those old acne scars.

3.     Cucumber:

Blend cucumber until smooth, then apply to your face like a mask and relax for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water. You can also place slices of fresh cucumber on your acne.

Cucumber has cooling and calming properties that reduce redness and inflammation. It also changes the appearance of the acne and cures it.

4.     Sandalwood:

Make a paste of sandalwood and cold water and apply it like facepack for 15-20 mins. You can apply thick dots targeted to the acne prone area. Rinse it of with cool water. Make sure that you use organic sandalwood powder or try making paste with sandal bark by rubbing it on a marble stone. Sandalwood has anti-inflammatory properties and hence reduces the inflammation and also has a soothing effect on your skin which allows the acne to shrink.

5.     Yogurt:

Take a spoon of chilled yogurt and apply it on your face and leave it for 15 mins. Wash it later. The lactic acid in yogurt has amazing properties that it will clear the acne in no time.

6.     Papaya:

Mash ripe papaya with a fork or by hand. Apply a thick layer of it on the face and leave it for 15-20 mins. Wash it with lukewarm water and the follow up with a cold water wash.

Papaya contains papain and chymoapain, two enzymes with anti-fungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties. They exfoliate to unclog pores, and they provide the proteins skin needs to fight the formation of acne.