The following are some home remedies for acne, I hope you will find it very useful:

• Application of mixture of ground drumstick leaves and pod with lime juice in paste form is useful in cure of acnes.

• A mixture of equal amounts of ground nut oil and lemon juice can be applied on face for 15 minutes and then washed off. This is a good remedy for prevention of pimples.

• Application of fresh mint juice in the night before going to bed is good the treatment of pimples.

• A mixture of lemon juice and a glass of boiled milk can be used as face cleanser.

• Application of ripe tomato pulp for an hour and then washing is a good treatment for pimples.

• The moisturizer used should be lightest possible one and one should not over moisturize the facial skin. Also the moisturizer should be oil free.

• Application of a paste of sandal wood powder in rose water for 15 minutes and then washing it off with warm water is good as treatment for pimples.

• Application of mud on face can shrink the pimple. The mask should be such that it has slight drying effect as pimples are due to oily skin. Deep cleansing masks are the ones having this property.

• Application of fresh raw papaya juice is good for pimples.

• Drinking plenty of water is good for pimples.

• Application of tea tree oil on face can treat pimples as it anti bacterial, anti fungal and anti septic properties.

• A paste of honey and cinnamone powder can be applied on pimples overnight and washed in the morning.

• Cleaning the face twice a day is good to prevent pimples. Cleansing should not be more than twice a day as it makes the skin dry and the skin produces more oil to neutralize the drying effcet due to over cleansing.

• Face scrub can be used twice a week as it unclogs the pores, removes pimples and blackheads, debris and dead skin.

• Taking steam on face for 10 to 20 minutes unlogs the pores and treat the pimples. After taking steam face should be washed with cool water.

• Application of a paste of turmeric powder in honey for 15 minutes and then washing the face with cool water can be done for the treatment of pimples.

• Intake saturated partially hydrogenated fats should be avoided. Instead of any other oil olive oil can be used in cooking to prevent pimples. In general intake of low fat foods is good to prevent pimples. Butter and red meat should be avoided.

• Constipation should be avoided. Intake of lots of fresh fruits and vegetables is good.