Acne or occasional breakouts is the most common problem in the world. If you are suffering from this you are not alone. More than 85% of people have gone through this once in their lives. The intensity may vary from mild, moderate to severe, and if you have a very severe acne type we would suggest you visit a dermatologist as home remedies do not control severe acne.

If you have a mild or moderate type of breakouts initially start with home remedies to counter the problem. Conventional acne treatments are not always effective and not to forget how much money we need to shell at them. On the other hand home remedies don’t demand you to spend a fortune. Home remedies are natural and if it doesn’t provide you effective results we can bet you that it will neither harm nor exaggerate your problem. All you have to do is rush to your kitchen to get the best counter products that will keep your acne or pimple eruptions at a bay.

When it comes to home remedies the internet is brimming with so many that claims to be effective but is it so? In this feed, we will provide you the best home ingredients that are effective on acne and backed by science. But before jumping into the products make sure you do a patch test first as some skin might be sensitive to the products.

Apple Cider Vinegar-


Apple cider vinegar like other vinegars has the ability to kill the bacteria’s that cause acne or breakouts. It is the most effective over-the-counter acne treatment product that surpasses inflammation thus preventing your skin from deep scarring. Lactic acid, succinic acid are a few organic acids present in the apple cider vinegar that effectively controls breakouts and if you have post-acne scarring it also lightens and fades them with regular use. Excess sebum production is the leading cause of acne eruptions and apple cider vinegar controls excessive sebum production.

We would suggest you use apple cider vinegar two times a day in the morning and evening. Don’t apply it directly to your skin. You have to dilute it in water before applying it to your skin. Mix apple cider vinegar and water in the ratio of 1:3 and gently apply to the affected area with cotton. Keep it for 15 minutes and rinse it off.

Honey and Turmeric Mask-


Both the ingredients are readily available in your kitchen. Honey and turmeric are a rich source of antioxidants. It might surprise you that honey and turmeric are even more effective than some of the conventional acne ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and retinoids.
Turmeric and honey have anti-bacterial properties that help to fight acne-causing bacteria that trigger the acne. Both are also effective in controlling inflammation and acne scarring.
Mix one tablespoon of honey and half a tablespoon of turmeric together. Clean the affected area before applying the mask. Keep it for about 20 minutes and rinse it off with cold water. We would advise you to apply it once a day.

Apply Green Tea-


You might have heard the health benefits of drinking green tea. But very little know the wonders it causes to your skin. Directly applying green tea to the affected area can minimize the occurrence of acne breakouts and reduces inflammation. The flavonoids and tannins present in green tea help in fighting the bacteria and fade the post-acne scarring. The major antioxidant present in green tea has shown significant results in reducing sebum production.
Boil water and add green tea to it. Boil it for about2-3 minutes and allow it to cool down. Take a cotton ball and apply the mixture to the affected area. Keep it for about 15 minutes and rinse it off.

Spot Treatment With Tea Tree Oil-


Tea Tree oil is an essential oil that has the ability to fight acne-causing bacteria and reducing inflammation that both trigger acne. Studies show that applying a concentration of about 5% tea tree oil is really effective in controlling acne. We would advise you to dilute tea tree oil before applying it to the affected area of your skin.

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