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Every second advertisement we see on TV these days addresses image related issues. It is all about looking good and presentable in today’s times. There is immense pressure on both the sexes to have a clear and fresh skin. We have innumerable skin care products in markets claiming to fight acne, reduce dark spots and give a clear and fresh skin but somehow, natural cures always seem better than chemical laden ones. Also, with the present weather change, break-outs are inevitable in the crazy humidity. Use these measures and better stay safe than sorry! Here’s 8 amazingly simple natural ways to deal with the dreaded acne attack!
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1) Sandalwood
The powder or oil is an effective remedy which has cooling and soothing effect and has anti-inflammatory properties which make it an ideal choice in curing acne. You can use pure sandalwood too. Just rub the wood using some rose-water to make a paste and leave it on your face for 10-15 minutes till it dries off. Wash off with tap water and pat dry your skin.
2) Orange peel
Easily obtained and natural product to cure acne. It also improves skin tone as it contains vitamin C. You can dry some orange peels in the sun and grind them into a fine powder. Either use this powder in your face-pack or add some malai to the powder along with some water or rose-water and use as a scrub/face-wash. It will clear your spots and leave your skin glowing!
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3) Fuller’s earth
Commonly called multani-mitti. It is a very well-known product and home remedy for oily skin. It absorbs excess oil and opens pores by avoiding any clogs. It also improves skin tone. Mix multani mitti with some warm water or rose-water or tomato/lemon juice and leave on the face for 10-15 minutes till it dries off. Wash with luke-warm water and pat dry. Don’t forget to moisturise your skin after using multani mitti.
4) Lemon Juice
It removes the dead skin cells and helps the skin in regrowth and regeneration. It dries the acne and also reduces its chances of occurrences. You can either apply the juice of the lemon or rub the skin on your face. But always remember to dilute the lemon juice as it is too strong to be used directly on the skin.
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5) Soothing Aloe Vera
It has amazing skin benefits. It stops any fluid discharge and makes skin smooth and supple. You can either use the pure aloe-vera plant and rub the juice on your skin. Alternatively, use an aloe-vera based gel that is free of chemicals and fragrances as these can irritate skin further and lead to break-outs.
6) Cinnamon-Honey mask
Cinnamon has anti-bacterial properties and along with honey it eliminates dirt and bacteria. Honey provides the soothing effect to irritation. Use this mask twice a week, regularly for best results.
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7) Toothpaste
Surprise ingredient there! Put some toothpaste on the acne and let it dry then wash it off with cool water. But remember, don’t over do it or it can excessively dry your skin and lead to patchy looks.
8) Gram Flour paste
Take some Besan or Gram Flour, put some milk and a pinch of turmeric powder. Make a nice thick paste of it and apply it on your face. You can even use this paste as a scrub daily or whenever you feel like. You can even add some methi powder or replace the gram flour with moong dal flour for similar results. Also, do not use too much turmeric or it will stain your skin yellow.
Article by Anwaya Mane
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