With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Zits
Zits are also termed as pimples. This is a common problem found in people. Fighting with zits is a tough job because it is not only responsible for unattractive looks but also gives continuous pain. Not all forms of pimples are extremely that bad. Some of them are mild and can be cured with a little care but when pimple turns into the worst form, it is not so easy to treat it. The zit is one of the worst forms, but you can treat it with home remedies.
The zit is formed when a layer of dead skin cells is formed over the pimple and pimple is fills with puss and infections. In this situation, it is hard to clean the pimple and take out the bacteria. Home remedies can make this easier. Try these home remedies for it. You can trust these remedies because they are effective and they are free of side effects. Therefore, the only thing you will get with these remedies is a better treatment.
Honey and Aspirin - Aspirin is used to treat zits as an effective method. Take some aspirin and crush it. Mix it into the water to dilute it and exfoliate your face with it. Wash your face with normal water afterwards and apply honey, which would moisturize your skin. Honey also functions as an antibacterial agent.
Apple Cider vinegar - A very well known home remedy for zits is apple cider vinegar. It helps to balance the pH of the face and reduces the pimple problem. Apply the apple cider vinegar on face with a cotton ball and wash it off after some time.
Baking soda - A very basic home remedy can be made with baking soda to treat zits. Mix baking soda with water and apply on face. It will remove all the excess oil to give you a problem free skin. Mixing a little amount of sea salt in it will make a very effective treatment for zits and pimples.
Aloe Vera - Aloe Vera is very famous and a commonly used herb for treating pimples. Apply aloe vera juice or aloe vera gel on the affected area directly.
Mango - Very few people know that mangoes make a good remedy for zits. Take mango paste and add some lemon juice and water in it. Apply it like a pack on face and allow it to work for few minutes. Wash off the face after around half an hour and you will find your skin cleaner. Use this pack twice a week. Regular use of the pack will help to make your skin pimple free. You can also use neem and turmeric powder and make a paste of them to apply on the infected area.
Groundnut Oil - Mix equal amount of groundnut oil and fresh limejuice and apply this on your face. This solution is very helpful for pimple treatment.
Lemon - Use lemon juice with your face pack. This helps remove the extra oil from the face and keeps the skin oil free all through the day.
Tea Tree Oil The easiest way of its use is to just take undiluted tea tree oil and dab a cotton ball in it. Apply directly onto the blemishes and pimple spots twice a day after cleansing with warm water (without soap). Continue for 3-5 days. You will notice improvement quickly.
Besides all these treatments, you need to keep some care of your face and skin. This is really required to avoid the problems of zits. If you are not careful enough with your skin, treatments are also not going to work in an effective way.
Use a mild cleanser to wash your face. Wash the face twice a day at least. This will stop the pores to be clogged with excess oil.
Always remove the make-up before bed. This is very important as make-up blocks the pores and your skin can not respire. If you avoid washing face before sleeping, use any cleansing milk or cleanser to take off the makeup.
Junk food, fried food, chocolate, starch aggravates the situation of pimple in body because these foods are not easy to digest.
Avoid eating junk food, fried food and specially chocolates, starch and sugar.
Add plenty of fresh green vegetables and fruits like apple, orange and banana in your diet. This diet is good for health.
Take plenty of water every day. Drinking a lot of water can make your skin more glowing and problem free. Drink at least 5 liters of water in a day.
A good and calm sleep is the best way to get a good morning. If you want a good morning, sleep peacefully at night. This also helps to avoid skin problems.
Avoid taking stress. Stress is the first step towards many diseases. Be happy and do not take stress.
If you are facing pimple problems, you should change your pillow covers and bed sheets within two days. Your bed sheet and pillow covers catch all in infection of your skin. This spreads the infection and prevents your skin from being cured.
Do not touch the affected area repeatedly. This will spread the bacteria to other parts of the skin.
At the end, we would like to suggest you to take care of your skin and to go through the proper treatment. Avoiding the problem will never make a solution. Home remedies for zits will definitely help you to get rid of this problem.
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