Skin Care Tips: 7 Home Remedies for Pimples & Acne

Almost everyone has experienced getting pimples in their lives; some, even acne. When the pores of our skin get clogged due to sebum, dirt or dead skin cells, it can lead to pimples and acne according to Mayo Clinic.

Pimples are a natural part of puberty affecting both males and females. Many teens get pimples and acne, and adults are no exception too, notes kidshealth.org. The site also explains that the most common area for pimples and acne are in the face, but it also affects some areas of the chest, neck, shoulders and even the back.

Just because you have pimples and acne does not mean you have to suffer from it. You can follow these 10 simple home remedies to help ease this skin problem.

1. Oatmeal Paste

Who knew that the oatmeal we eat is also a nifty skin care remedy for pimples and acne? Oatmeal, according to zigverve.com, has natural absorbing qualities that can draw in excess oil and unclog pores. It's also a good exfoliant. To create an oatmeal paste, mix a teaspoon of honey, a dash of lemon juice and a cup of cooked oatmeal. Apply to skin gently and rinse.

2. Green Tea

If you're an avid green tea drinker, you can utilize your used green tea bags to relieve pimples and acne. Green tea is known for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Everydayroots.com shares this simple procedure: Cool left over green tea bags in the fridge and leave on cleansed face/areas of the skin that are laden with pimples or acne.

3. Honey

According to Pure Health Guide, honey is a versatile home remedy. You can directly apply honey as a face mask or combine with oatmeal paste as an exfoliant.

4. Egg Whites

Egg whites are full of protein and essential vitamins that can help fade scars or blemishes left by pimples and acne. Everydayroots.com writes: to create egg whites mask, separate 2-3 egg's worth of egg white from yolks, whip until frothy and apply the mixture to face. Allow the mask to dry up before rinsing with warm water.

5. Baking Soda

Baking soda is a known pH neutralizer, explains New Health Guide. It is a great exfoliant that has anti-inflammatory properties. Soothe your pimples and acne with baking soda paste. Mix baking soda and water and apply, wash after a few minutes with warm water.

6. Tea Tree Oil

Huffington Post explains that, "tea tree oil is particularly good for you from the neck up". Tea tree oil is a soothing remedy for pimples and acne. Apply a small drop directly to affected areas twice a day to lessen redness and inflammation.

7. Sugar Scrub

Sugar is a gentle way of getting rid of excess dirt, sebum and dead cells from the skin, according to homemadesugarscrub.net. You can use either white or brown sugar to mix with olive oil, plain water or honey to gently scrub affected areas. Leave for a few minutes until all granules are dissolved, rinse with warm water and pat to dry gently.