Ways to Get Rid of Acne

There are several forms of acne. One of the most commonly occurring form of acne is acne vulgaris. Pimples, blackheads and whiteheads are all included in this form of acne, and their outbreak takes place mostly during puberty. Acne is such a major problem for many teens that the sight of a single pimple makes them depressed and they desperately start looking for ways to get rid of acne as fast as possible.

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Acne

In this section, we are going to discuss the methods used to get rid of acne overnight. The methods that we are going to discuss here will not be suitable for all of you. Some of them may work for you and others may not work for you. So you have to choose your remedy on the basis of trial and error. Some of the most effective natural acne cures are as follows:

Ice Pack: This is one of the most simple ways to get rid of acne. It has a soothing effect on a redness, irritation and swelling of the acne. However, do not keep the ice pack on the acne for a long period of time. Apply it for 5-10 minutes and then take a break for a few hours before you reapply it. Repeat it 4-5 times a day to obtain the best results.

Toothpaste: You may be surprised to know this but toothpaste works wonder in reducing the acne almost instantly. Wash your face properly with lukewarm water to get rid of all the dirt and grime stuck to the pores of your facial skin. Apply coin size toothpaste on each of the acne on the face and leave it overnight. The next morning wash it off with anti bacterial soap.

Apple Cider Vinegar: This treatment is not liked by many due to the pungent smell of apple cider vinegar. I would like to assure them that the smell will fade within half an hour of its application. To begin with, wash your face and then pat a towel lightly so that the face remain damp. Dip a cotton ball into apple cider vinegar and rub it all over the face with special attention on the acne spots. Do not wash your face and let the vinegar soak well into the skin. The medicinal properties of apple cider vinegar will disinfect and heal up the acne.

Baking Soda: Prepare a thick paste by mixing one tablespoon of baking soda and some plain water. Apply it all over the face with a light circular motion. Allow it to dry on your face for about 5 minutes. Then wash it off with cold water. While washing just take care that you do not rub the skin too much as it can aggravate the irritation. This treatment can give good results within a week.

Getting Rid of Acne Scars

When young people fail to find out how to get rid of acne overnight, they end up pricking and prodding the acne. It not only worsen the acne but at the same time they leave behind ugly acne scars. Here are some ways for acne scar removal:

• Daily application of honey on the acne scar will make a lot of difference to the appearance of the acne scars. Apply it on the scars before going to bed and then cover it up with a bed. Next morning wash it off with lukewarm water.
• Apply fresh lemon juice on all the acne scars twice a day. The bleaching properties of lemon juice can lighten the acne scars in a very short time.
• Tea tree oil can also be used to reduce acne scars naturally. Put some tea tree oil on the scars and leave it untouched for half an hour. Then wash it off thoroughly using warm water and a washcloth.
• Aloe vera juice or gel is also good for acne scars. Again it has to be applied two times daily in order to help the acne scars fade out.

The acne removal methods that we have discussed here can give you the best results, provided they are accompanied by a proper skin care regime. It includes thorough cleansing of the face with a mild antibacterial soap twice a day, followed by toning and moisturizing. It is also important to eat healthy foods, and drink plenty of water in order to flush out the toxins from the system.