Natural Way to Treat Pimples and Pimple Marks

Blackheads or Pimples are always a big problem for teenagers and adults alike. And sometimes we get so irritated with the pimple that we make a mistake of plucking it with our bare hands or trying to scratch it off in turn making a mark on the spot. Once this is done you are relieved of the problem but what about the spot. You need to clear that up too. Like many other experts in skin care I would never ever recommend anyone to pluck the pimples or blackheads in any way.

One way to reduce the irritation is to apply an over the counter cream that contains Salicylic Acid or Sulfur, that contains anti-inflammatory properties, or Benzoyl Peroxide that kills the bacteria.

Now coming to removing the spots. There are several home remedies for such problems. These are some of which I got from my mom, friends and relatives.

1 Cucumber and lemon juice

This is by far the best solution I had for my pimple marks. A mixture of 2 tablespoons of cucumber and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice applied all over the face for half an hour and then washed it off with cold water. You will see visible difference on your face within 1 or 2 weeks. Lime juice is a natural bleaching agent and cucumber does not let your skin dry because of the drying quality of lime juice, and when used in conjunction they work wonders to your skin.

2 Ripe Papaya

Apply smashed ripe papaya to your face. Even this works like a bleaching agent reducing the black spots on your face or body.

3 Curry Leaves and Turmeric Powder

If your pimples are filled with puss then you can use a mixture of curry leaves and turmeric powder, grind them both together into a paste and apply overnight on the spots. This will not only reduce the inflammation or puss fast, it will also help in not letting any marks happen in its place.

4 Sandalwood Powder and Turmeric Powder

A paste of sandalwood powder and turmeric powder applied on the spots or on the face will help reduce the pimples and also remove the marks. Make sure you wash the paste off your face before it dries out completely if not this can dry your skin a lot. Then apply a nice moisturizing cream/lotion on your face to reduce dryness.

5 Honey and Lemon Juice

If your skin is not oily then you can use a mixture of equal amount of honey and lemon juice and apply it all over your face. Wash it off after 10-15 Min's. This will reduce the marks left by pimples. Its effective just like the cucumber and lemon juice mixture.

Sandalwood powders, Turmeric powder or Curry leaves can be found in any Indian store near your place. If not try it in some local grocery stores or else you can even order them on-line.