How to get rid of pimples

You have pimples all over and you don't like it and it seems like the more pimples you get the more blackheads, to the extent you cant leave your home with a makeup free face. Don't worry there are ways this can be treated and you will have a glowing face in no time.

But, before I go into how to treat them, let's talk about what a pimple is.

A pimple is a common skin condition that affects the face, back, neck, chest, shoulder, upper arm e.t.c.

It commonly occurs during puberty when the sebaceous glands begin to activate. 

The human skin has pores that connect to oil glands under the skin. Follicles connect the glands to the pores. Follicles are small sacs that produce and secrete liquid.

The glands produce an oily liquid called sebum. Sebum carries dead skin cells through the follicles to the surface of the skin.

Pimples grow when these follicles get blocked, and oil builds up under the skin. They are not dangerous but it can leave scars, blackheads, cysts and nodules if not treated properly.

There are alot of lotions and medicines which are used to treat this but there are home remedies that you can do to treat pimples and this saves cost and acts fast, faster than the medicines you buy.

Here, are 5 ways of getting rid of pimples.

1) ICE
Yes, ice. Ice can be used to quickly reduce the redness and swelling of the pimples. It tightenes the skin pores and removes dirt and oil accumulated on the skin.

• So, how to go about this is to crush the ice, wrap it in a piece of cloth and keep it on the affected area for a few minutes, then repeat the process for about 3-4 times.

2) Toothpaste
White toothpaste not gel toothpaste is effective in treating pimples.

• So, before going to bed, apply the white toothpaste over the affected area. Early in the morning, wash it off with water. 

You can do it in the daytime if its convenient for you but make sure it stays for about an hour on your face.

3) Lemon
Lemon is rich in vitamin C and is very effective in getting rid of pimples. It dries them up. It is preferrable using a fresh lemon juice not bottled juice because the bottle juice might be added with preservatives.

• Get a cotton ball, soak it in lemon juice and apply it to your pimples before going to bed.

4) Honey
Honey is a source of a natural antibiotic that speeds up the healing process, as well as prevent infections. 

• Dip a clean cotton swab in honey, put it directly on the affected area and leave it on for half an hour.
• Wash the skin well with lukewarm water.
• Do this a few times a day.

5) Cucumber

Cucumber is a rich source of potassium and vitamins, i.e Vit C, Vit A, Vit E. It also has a cooling and a soothing effect on the skin.

• Cut one or two fresh cucumbers into pieces and soak them in water for about an hour. The nutrients, such as vitamin A, potassium will transfer to the water.
• Strain the water And drink it or use it to wash your face.

And the final result is a Glowing skin