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    How to reduce acne and pimples

    Sabeeka LambeBy Sabeeka LambeAugust 17, 2016Updated:April 11, 202118 Comments6 Mins Read
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    Acne is a skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. They develop when sebaceous glands, or oil glands, become clogged and infected, leading to pimples, spots, zits or black and white heads.

    Pimples and acne are one of the most common occurrences during puberty but not limited to only teens. Often during periods, pregnancy or post pregnancy too pimples and acne occur. Weather changes and humidity too can be a trigger for pimples and so can faulty eating and sleeping habits.

    How to reduce acne and pimplesHere are a few home remedies to reduce pimples and acne occurrences as well as the marks that come along with it. A combination of face packs, a good diet, and some exercises work wonders.

    Diet

    Researchers surprised people when they reported that diet could indeed, affect acne outbreaks. Some foods cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, triggering a boost in insulin. Too much insulin in your bloodstream can trigger changes in your body that can lead to the growth of pore-clogging cells. It can also boost action in your oil glands.

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    Food that should be avoided or consumed in small portions if you are prone to pimples and acne are sugar, milk, high glycemic foods. Also foods like white bread, processed breakfast cereals, white rice, pretzels, potato chips, cookies and too much of fried food.

    These are foods that break down quickly in the body, triggering an insulin spike and raising blood sugar levels. They trigger hormonal fluctuations and inflammation—both of which encourage acne.

    If you are already eating and taking the above-mentioned precautions, then include the following in your diet to help prevent and get rid of pimples and acne faster.

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    • Eating more omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseed which help tame inflammation and improve acne breakouts.
    • Studies show that green tea helps fight acne. Drink more green tea throughout the day, and try applying cooled tea bags or a cloth dipped in cooled green tea to acne-prone areas of your face for 10-15 minutes
    • Probiotics have been found to reduce inflammation in the gut, which may help reduce acne. Since pre and probiotics can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, scientists believe they may help reduce acne breakouts.
    • Fruits and vegetables can naturally help clear up acne. Many fruits and colored vegetables like carrots, beetroot, pumpkin, apricots, plums etc contain beta-carotenes, which naturally help reduce skin oils, and all are naturally anti-inflammatory. Dark, leafy greens like spinach, lettuce etc. also help clear toxins from the body, which can encourage acne.

    Face masks

    Multani mitti (fullers earth) face mask:

    Of all the DIY face masks, parlor facials and spas, this simple face pack is my most favorite one. Super soothing and relaxing and equally easy to make.

    Ingredients: Multani mitti or fullers earth, Rose water, Lemon juice

    Make a paste using 1 tbsp fullers earth with ½ tsp of cold rose water and a few drops of lemon. Apply on the face and leave it till it dries. Using ice cube rub off the face mask and then wash it off with regular water.

    Multani mitti has an inherent property of absorbing oil from the skin and dries off the pimples. Lemon juice acts as a bleaching agent and helps to reduce the scars while rose water helps refresh the skin.

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    Cucumber face mask

    This once again is super simple and very effective.

    Ingredients: Cucumber, Curd

    Grate ½ a cucumber and strain the juice from it so that you have separate juice and pulp. Refrigerate this pulp before use. When the pulp is cold enough use a small quantity of the pulp, dip it in the juice and apply it directly on the pimple. Leave it on till it becomes warm and repeat 2-3 times. Then mix ½ tbsp. of yogurt in the remaining pulp and apply it to the face and leave it on for 15-20 mins.

    Cucumber extracts heat from the body and reduces the inflammation of the pimples. Yogurt is a natural bleaching agent and helps reduce the scars caused by the pimples and acne.

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    Neem face mask

    This mask takes some time to prepare but once prepared you can store the same and use as per your convenience.

    Ingredients: Neem leaves, Multani mitti or fullers earth, Rose water

    Take 40-50 neem leaves and wash them thoroughly. Dab these on a kitchen towel till they are dry and then spread them on a towel and keep them to air dry. This drying might take 2-4 days depending on the humidity in the air and temperatures. Once the leaves are completely crisp and dried, mix 3 -4 tbsp of Multani mitti in this and grind to a fine powder. Now this powder can be stored in an airtight container for multiple uses. Mix 1/2 Tsp of powder with rose water to make a paste, apply and wash similar to the Multani mitti pack explained above.

    Neem has amazing antibacterial properties and along with Multani mitti helps in reducing existing pimples and also if used regularly helps in preventing reoccurrence too.

    Exercise, sleep, and water

    Along with taking care of our diet and using these packs, exercises and sleep also play an important role in the prevention of breakouts and pimples. Physical activity helps our skin by increasing the blood circulation, which sends more oxygen to skin cells and carries cell waste away. But keep in mind that sweat from exercise can also lead to breakouts by irritating your skin. So it’s important to shower right after a workout.

    pimples3“Stress increases glucocorticoid production, which can lead to abnormalities in skin structure and function,” says Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, a dermatologist from Danville. And that can make conditions like acne worse. Thus make sure you get your minimum hours of peaceful sleep and avoid all kind of stress. Click here for some pointers to reduce stress

    Increasing the amount of drinking water is a great way to flush out internal toxins and hydrate your skin from the inside out and thus helping in reducing the chances of causing pimples and acne.

    A combination of all of the above will surely help in reducing pimples and breakouts as well as the scars that come along with it. It takes at least 3-4 weeks of regular application, diet and lifestyle changes to observe visible results. Also, you would need to do some trials to see what works best for you. Small changes will take you a long way in having a nice soft and supple skin.

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    I have been working in the software technology services space for over 15 years. In my professional life I help in implementing quality standards like ISO, CMMi & Six Sigma to make developers and testers jobs easier & process oriented. Through this blog I am sharing similar techniques coupled with age old wisdom from my mom and grand mom to make our living healthier and medicine free. To work in any new field, it helps if you read and train too, and I did the same. Have got a diploma in Naturopathy from Mumbai to enhance my knowledge and skills on this topic that I am passionate about

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      Amreen Shaikh on August 18, 2017 2:15 pm

      That’s very informative! I completely loved your tips. Will surely try them when in need

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      Shreemayee Chattopadhyay on August 18, 2017 3:13 pm

      It’s an interesting post I must say. All the tips you have shared I agree with you about. The masks are very easy to make and apply. Among all I love the neem leaves and multani mitti mask. I must try this on my acne.

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      L steffy Manju on August 18, 2017 4:49 pm

      Really informative…. Fr quite a long tym I had doubt that my acne is triggered coz of my fish eating habits…

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      Mrinal on August 18, 2017 7:24 pm

      I have hypothyroidism and my acne is neverending.. i never had acne before having thyroid.. 🙁 nothing works for me.. but loved your post

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      Jiya B on August 19, 2017 5:01 am

      Thank you for the handy tips here. I must say inyernal detox is also important . I liked the post.

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      Bushra Khan on August 19, 2017 5:43 am

      These are pretty awesome tips- i have had acne issues since I can remember- have tried so many of these remedies- and thankfully now my issues have improved to quite an extent!

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      Dr Bushra on August 19, 2017 5:52 am

      Healthy diet and fuller earth face mask works wonders in acne love the tips very useful

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      Safiyah on August 19, 2017 6:48 am

      I totally agree with you on diet. I coped up with my acne through proper diet. It actually makes a difference.

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      Nisha Malik on August 19, 2017 11:49 am

      Healthy Diet, nice sleep and exercise is sure shit way to clear skn as i have noticed. this post is well researched. Thanks

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        Nisha Malik on August 19, 2017 11:50 am

        Sure shot way*

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      Snehal on August 19, 2017 1:37 pm

      I’ve never tried a cucumber face mask or a neem face mask. Will try it! 👍🙂

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      Deepika Verma on August 19, 2017 1:40 pm

      I have acne prone skin… will try the cucumber face mask

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      Joshita JJ on August 19, 2017 3:03 pm

      You’ve explained it so well. I’ve been facing acne issues lately and this post is a savior. Definitely will try the masks…

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      Soniya on August 19, 2017 4:35 pm

      A healthy diet and good skincare routine is a must 🙌

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      Papri Ganguly on August 20, 2017 2:20 am

      A compact post. You have maintioned almost everything. I’m acne prone, so always trying to follow all this steps.

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      Shub on August 20, 2017 3:15 pm

      Lovely analysis and tips here! For me drinking lots of water works great and yes, some nice face masks like you recommended

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      Snigdha on August 20, 2017 5:55 pm

      You have given great tips here.. The post is a complete package for those, who are facing acne issues and want to get rid of that…

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      Bulbul Varma on August 21, 2017 1:09 pm

      I actually agree with a lot of tips here. I have personally used Multani mitti on face and it has helped me a lot.

      Reply

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