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How to Get Rid of Pimples: 10 Home Remedies

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If you have never awakened to an important day to find a pimple glaring back at you in the mirror, you are definitely one of the few lucky ones. Most of us have fought acne as teenagers, and some of us still break out as adults and often wonder how to get rid of pimples.

Pimples, clogged and infected oil glands that become swollen and filled with pus, are caused by several factors. Sex hormone changes, during puberty or around menstruation, for instance, creates one of the major causes. Others include oily skin, poor skin care, or just skin type.

Skin care regimes can be expensive, and people rarely want to invest money and time in a product that may not work for them. Or, some people always prefer natural remedies to drug store ointments or lotions. The following options show how to get rid of pimples, naturally.

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Apple Cider Vinegar
Honey and Cinnamon Mask
Lemon Juice
Toothpaste
Tea Tree Oil
Green Tea
Witch Hazel
Steam
Turmeric
Aloe Vera
Conclusion

Apple Cider Vinegar

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Apple Cider Vinegar seems to be a miracle elixir credited with aiding weight loss, curing hiccups, lowering cholesterol and lessening the symptoms of the common cold. It is no surprise that this simple substance helps battle acne as well.

Made from fermenting apple cider, apple cider vinegar helps dry up the excess oil that causes acne. The organic acids in the vinegar suppress inflammation caused by pimples and may also prevent scars.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using Apple Cider Vinegar

  • 1
    Dilute the apple cider vinegar with three parts water to one part vinegar, or more water for sensitive skin.
  • 2
    Wash your face and affected skin.
  • 3
    Use a cotton ball to apply to your skin.
  • 4
    Leave on up to 20 seconds.
  • 5
    Rinse and pat dry.
  • 6
    Repeat up to twice per day.

Please note that vinegar can burn skin. Err on the side of caution and always dilute it with water.

Honey and Cinnamon Mask

Honey and Cinnamon

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Using this mask not only makes you smell like cinnamon buns, it also offers antioxidants, found to be more effective at fighting acne than benzoyl peroxide and retinoids. Both ingredients are also known to reduce inflammation and bacteria, culprits in the creation of pimples

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using a Honey and Cinnamon Mask

  • 1
    Make a paste with two tablespoons honey and one teaspoon cinnamon.
  • 2
    Wash your face.
  • 3
    Apply the mask.
  • 4
    Let the mask dry for 10-15 minutes.
  • 5
    Rinse the mask off completely and pat your face dry.

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice

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Citrus fruits, our favorite way to get vitamin C, are not only good to eat or drink. Lemons also aid in skincare. The acid in lemons helps exfoliate the skin and dry out pimples within a couple of days.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using Lemon Juice

  • 1
    Juice a lemon. Packaged juice contains preservatives and do not work as quickly.
  • 2
    Dip a cotton ball in two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and apply it directly on your pimples.
  • 3
    Leave it on for 20 minutes
  • 4
    Wash it off with lukewarm water.
  • 5
    Repeat the process two or three times a day for a few days.

Toothpaste

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Perhaps toothpaste won't smell as good as honey and cinnamon, but it works quickly. White toothpaste dries out acne with baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, and menthol. Whitening, gel or colored toothpastes do not work; the ingredients found in white toothpastes are the best for fighting acne if not bad breath. Also, if you try toothpaste and it irritates or burns your skin, try something else on this list.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using Toothpaste

  • 1
    Apply a little toothpaste directly on broken out skin.
  • 2
    Leave it on for at least two hours or overnight.
  • 3
    Wash it off with a damp washcloth.
  • 4
    Apply a soothing moisturizer.
  • 5
    Repeat once a day.

Tea Tree Oil

essential oils

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Tea tree oil is perhaps less common to have readily available in your home than other remedies on this list. However, it is natural and reportedly works as well, and doesn't dry out, irritate, and burn skin like some expensive drug store remedies.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using Tea Tree Oil

  • 1
    Dilute the tea tree oil with nine parts water to one part vinegar, or more water for sensitive skin.
  • 2
    Use a cotton ball to apply to your skin.
  • 3
    Apply moisturizer if desired.
  • 4
    Repeat this process up to twice per day.

Green Tea

Green Tea

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Just thinking about drinking a cup of green tea makes us feel calmer. But can it also soothe the angry pimple?

Like the honey and cinnamon mask, green tea is loaded with antioxidants and the flavonoids and tannins are reported to fight bacteria and reduce inflammation.

Drinking green tea has been found to lower blood sugar and insulin levels, which also helps fight acne. But you don't have to just drink it, you can wear it too.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using Green Tea

  • 1
    Steep green tea in boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
  • 2
    Allow tea to cool.
  • 3
    Apply tea to skin using a cotton ball-or-
  • 4
    Pour into a spray bottle to spritz on.
  • 5
    Allow to dry on skin.
  • 6
    Rinse with water and pat dry.

Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel

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Corn was not the only useful plant Native Americans introduced to European colonists. Witch hazel, taken from the bark and leaves of the witch hazel shrub, has centuries of known help with a broad range of skin problems including dandruff, eczema, varicose veins, burns, bruises, insect bites, and acne.

Witch hazel is a bacteria-fighting plant that also reduces inflammation and aids healing. This makes it perfect for tackling a break out.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using Witch Hazel

  • 1
    Combine one tablespoon witch hazel bark and one cup of water in a small saucepan.
  • 2
    Soak witch hazel for 30 minutes and then bring the mixture to a boil on the stove.
  • 3
    Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove the mixture from the heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Strain and store the liquid in a sealed container.
  • 6
    Apply to clean skin using a cotton ball once or twice per day, or as desired.

This is more of a process than some of the other remedies, and you may be tempted to buy the witch hazel ointments found in the drug store. That's fine, but it may not be as effective, because some of the benefits are lost in the distillation process. Easier isn't always better.

Steam

Steam

Steam heat opens up clogs and releases bacteria, dirt, and oil trapped in the skin. Plus, all you need is water, a bowl, and a towel.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using Steam

  • 1
    Boil a pot of water and pour it into a large bowl.
  • 2
    Cool the water enough so that the steam doesn't burn your skin.
  • 3
    Position your face above the bowl and drape a thick towel over your head to trap the steam.
  • 4
    After 10 to 15 minutes, remove the towel and pat your face dry.
  • 5
    Apply an oil-free moisturizer.
  • 6
    Repeat this process two times a day for four or five days to reduce pimples and give your skin a healthy glow.

Turmeric

Turmeric

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The anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric have long been touted to counteract the aches and pains of aging. But its properties also help teenagers, particularly teenage skin.

Turmeric also has antiseptic properties that prevent pimples from forming.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using Turmeric

  • 1
    Create a paste mixing one tablespoon of turmeric powder with a few drops of water to make a thick paste.
  • 2
    Apply the paste on the affected skin and leave it on for a few minutes.
  • 3
    Rinse it off with cold water.
  • 4
    Do this twice daily for a week.
  • 5
    You can also add one teaspoon of turmeric to a glass of warm milk and drink it regularly before going to bed to prevent pimples.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

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Along with a good book, sunglasses and sunscreen, aloe vera gel is commonly found in beach and pool bags. Maybe it should be in the medicine cabinet as well.

Aloe vera is known to help treat burns and fight inflammation. But lesser known ingredients of the tropical plant, salicylic acid and sulfur, are both used in treating acne.

How to Get Rid of Pimples Using Aloe Vera

  • 1
    Scrape the gel from the aloe plant out with a spoon.
  • 2
    Apply gel directly to clean skin as a moisturizer.
  • 3
    Repeat 1-2 times per day, or as desired -Or-
  • 4
    Buy aloe vera gel from the store, making sure it is pure aloe without any added ingredients.

Conclusion

Pimples rear their ugly heads for any number of reasons. It could be hormones. It could be oily skin. The good news, is there are at least as many ways to fight it.

As all skin types are different, some of these natural remedies might work better on your skin than others. However, that is not such a financial risk when experimenting with home remedies. As long as you are cautious, you also don't have to worry about skin irritations that sometimes come with drug store treatments. Try a few and see how to get rid of pimples, naturally.

By Aric Mitchell Filed Under: Natural Beauty, Remedies

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