Home Acne Remedies

I’m sure most everyone has experienced the sudden appearance of unwanted acne. Maybe it is because of stress but you go to bed with a clear complexion and then the next morning a big pimple is staring you in the face when you look in the bathroom mirror. Nobody want to wake up to even a small pimple on their face. It certainly gets the day off to a bad start but fortunately there are some quick homemade acne remedies that can alleviate the swelling of a pimples and ensure you get to work or school on time with a minimum of fuss.

Acne is probably the most common skin disorder that humans suffer from. It is not a serious condition that can harm the health in any way but it certainly affects a persons self esteem and confidence. It causes the biggest self esteem issues when it occurs on the face but it can also occur all over the body, typically on the neck, back, chest, arms and shoulders.

Common acne that results in pimples and blackheads is known as Acne Vulgaris. It is the result of clogged pores due to changes in hormonal levels. In most cases it will go just a easily at it came but it can last a few years, which is cold comfort to the person that is suffering from it. Thus people look for remedies and treatment for the condition.

There are many prescribed and home made remedies for acne but in most cases these remedies will not fix a sudden acne flare up. All you can do if this happens is try to soother the part of the skin that is affected. Here are a few things you can try to do this.

Milk

Another option for treating pimples is to create your own quick homemade acne remedies. These often require simple ingredients found in your fridge or pantry. One popular treatment is a hot milk compress. Soak a clean washcloth in a mixture of 1 cup water and 1 cup milk. Place this over the face for five minutes to reduce redness and calm the skin.

Ice

Or to reduce the size of a new pimple, treat it with ice. Place ice directly on the pimple for two minutes; this should reduce the swelling. A warm compress can be used to bring a pimple to a head. Apply a hot compress for a few minutes, several times. Gently press (don’t squeeze!) the pimple to remove pus. Clean the area out with soap and water to keep bacteria from spreading.

Tea Tree Oil Etc.

Other quick homemade acne remedies include tea tree oil, oral and topical vitamins A, C, and E, aloe vera gel, and zinc oxide.

These quick homemade acne remedies will alleviate any swelling around sensitive whitehead pimples and may soak up an dirt and oil that might be coming from the pores with blackheads.

Acne Vulgaris is normally the result of hormonal changes or dietary problems. A long term solution to your acne problems is to ensure you drink at least 64 ounces of water. This can help to flushyour system of. Maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress are other natural ways to keep acne at bay.