Actual cause of having pimples is still not very clear but we believe that hormonal change happening in our body during adolescence and stress may lead to it. The hyperactivity of the skin is also a cause of the pimples. The pimples cannot be easily treated with the help of any ointment of skin cream but the natural ways are always the best ways to get rid of these problems.
Honey has lots of curing as well as cleansing properties. Open pores in face by applying warm water or mild steam and then apply honey. Wait for few minutes before washing it first using warm water. Cold water can then be splashed on face to close open pores.
The hormonal malfunctioning can be treated easily by reducing the high calorific diets during the adolescence. It must be remembered that the oil blocks of the skin pores are very difficult to treat.
Extract juice of one lemon and mix it together with an equal amount of rose water. Stir and apply the mixture on your face (or any other affected area) and leave it on for approximately 30 minutes. Then wash your face with fresh, lukewarm water. Do this once a day and after about two weeks you should see a significant improvement in your skin. Many of those who have tried lemon juice report excellent results.
Make a paste of rose water and sandalwood and gently apply it on your acne scars. Leave the paste on your skin overnight then wash it with cold water the next morning. Do this regularly together with other natural treatments for acne scars to get rid of the scars as quickly as possible.
People generally do not give toning any importance and it is often left out. Do tone your skin after cleansing as it clears face of any leftover cleanser. If residue is left on face, that clogs the pores resulting in acne. Toner can be easily applied by soaking a cotton ball in it and running over face.
It is very important to intake raw garlic to ensure that the anti oxidants of the body work in your favor to combat the free radicals which cause pimples. The superficial application of cucumber, clove and garlic pastes or face masks can be very helpful to eliminate excess of oil from the face.
Rub them with ice cubes: Lots of people use ice cubes to get rid of their acne scars at home. Wrap an ice cube in a piece of cloth and rub it on affected areas for 10 to 15 minutes every day. This should lessen the inflammation on your skin, making it look smoother.