5 Home Treatments To Combat Pimples

With very easy-to-find ingredients you can make great masks and lotions to stop unsightly pimples and show off perfect skin. Try them!

To combat pimples and other skin imperfections, it is essential to follow the dermatologist’s instructions. However, as a complement, you could resort to some specific home treatments, as long as the professional authorizes it.

Below we will discuss some of the home treatments to combat pimples that are proposed to cleanse the skin and free it from imperfections, without mistreating it, but first we will tell you a little more about pimples.

What are pimples?

Blackheads occur when the pores of the skin become clogged from dirt, sebum, and dead cells. They usually appear in the T-zone of the face, but are also common on the cheeks, back, and other parts of the body.

They appear as small white or yellow comedones, which can turn black from exposure to oxygen.

Those most likely to develop them are those whose sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more fat than normal. However, anyone can get them, especially during puberty.

Although it is not a condition that affects health, acne is considered a problem from an aesthetic point of view. For this reason, those who have them seek various solutions to try to reduce or eliminate them.

1. Honey and cinnamon to fight pimples

It is said that the combination of honey and cinnamon can provide a useful homemade facial to reduce blackheads, since both ingredients are attributed antibacterial and astringent properties.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (5 g).
• 1 cup of natural honey (125 g).

Process

• Put the two ingredients in a bowl and mix them until you get a thick paste.
• Spread the product on the affected areas of the face, leave it to act for 10 minutes. During this time you can perform gentle, circular massages with your fingertips.

• Rinse with plenty of lukewarm water.
• Avoid repeating this treatment more than once a week and ask your dermatologist what is the most recommended exfoliation frequency for your case.

Note – People with dry skin should avoid using large amounts of cinnamon as it can cause irritation.

2. Papaya

Although there is no evidence that papaya is an especially useful fruit for treating acne, due to its texture and nutritional value, many people believe that it can help soften the skin, while eliminating the amount of blackheads.

Such benefits are attributed to papain, the enzyme that has attracted the attention of various researchers around the world.

Ingredients

• 1 slice of papaya.
• 1 teaspoon of oatmeal (5 g).

Process

• Crush the papaya slice and combine it with the oatmeal.
• Apply it to your face and massage gently and in a circular motion for about ten minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

Note : There are those who use a banana instead of a papaya, as it has a similar texture.

3. Oatmeal to fight pimples

Suitable for all skin types, oatmeal is a gentle natural exfoliator, which can also help relieve inflamed pimples, redness, and other minor discomforts.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of oatmeal (40 g)
• 5 tablespoons of unsweetened plain yogurt (50 g).

Process

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until you get a creamy paste.
• Always at night, apply the product with gentle circular massages and leave it to act for 20 minutes.
• Rinse and finish using a facial toner.

4. Oat milk

The combination of oat milk and cornstarch is believed to be a gentle exfoliator, suitable for the most sensitive skin with comedones and blackheads. In addition, it is believed that it can reduce excess oil on the skin, reduce the size of pores and keep the complexion smooth.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of oat milk (40 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (10 g).

Process

• Mix the oat milk with the cornstarch and create a natural cream.
• Next, spread the product all over your face and let it work for 20 minutes.
• When it dries, do gentle circular massages and remove it with warm water.

5. Chickpea flour

Although it is less known especially when it comes to home treatments for pimples, chickpea flour is a product that could also be useful when exfoliating the skin, without mistreating it. It could also help remove dead skin.

Additionally, it can be used as an alternative to remove unwanted facial hair.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour (20 g).
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric (5 g).
• 5 tablespoons of natural yogurt (75 g).

Process

• Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix them until you get a smooth paste.
• Apply them on the face and let them act for 30 minutes.
• Before rinsing, do gentle circular massages to enhance its exfoliating effect.
• Clean with lukewarm water and use it at least three times a week.

Finally, remember to complement the use of these home treatments for pimples with good facial hygiene, in addition to the guidelines that the dermatologist gives you.