How can I stop acne?  

Acne usually begins with blackheads. Blackheads are formed when oil and dead cells get trapped in a pore. They then turn black when exposed to air. When blackheads become inflamed, they become red (pimples). They multiply when touched with dirty hands. So to get rid of acne, you should try to treat blackheads with home remedies.

Carbohydrate foods with low glycemic index or a low GI diet can improve acne by 50 percent.Watch your portion sizes; the bigger the portion, the more it will increase your blood glucose, regardless of its GI rank.Limit the amount of processed, refined starchy foods.Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. The fiber in them prevents glucose shocks and reduces hunger without adding calories.Legumes, beans and lentils have low glycemic index and protein rich foods.Eat whole grain bread than white bread.Animal products do not have a GI and are usually high in fat, protein, cholesterol and no carbohydrate. But you should eat these in moderation as these are not good for cholesterol and weight loss.

Make a paste by mixing honey and cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, pimples will disappear forever.

This is an excellent and wonderful remedy to get rid of acne scars. Make a sandalwood paste with rose water and apply on the scars. Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the next day. If you find that your skin becomes dry in the morning, you leave it only for a few hours on your face or you may try adding some milk while making paste.

Answered by Shobhit at 1:57 PM on September 12, 2008

Acne usually begins with blackheads. Blackheads are formed when oil and dead cells get trapped in a pore. They then turn black when exposed to air. When blackheads become inflamed, they become red (pimples). They multiply when touched with dirty hands. So to get rid of acne, you should try to treat blackheads with home remedies.

Carbohydrate foods with low glycemic index or a low GI diet can improve acne by 50 percent.Watch your portion sizes; the bigger the portion, the more it will increase your blood glucose, regardless of its GI rank.Limit the amount of processed, refined starchy foods.Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. The fiber in them prevents glucose shocks and reduces hunger without adding calories.Legumes, beans and lentils have low glycemic index and protein rich foods.Eat whole grain bread than white bread.Animal products do not have a GI and are usually high in fat, protein, cholesterol and no carbohydrate. But you should eat these in moderation as these are not good for cholesterol and weight loss.

Make a paste by mixing honey and cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, pimples will disappear forever.

This is an excellent and wonderful remedy to get rid of acne scars. Make a sandalwood paste with rose water and apply on the scars. Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the next day. If you find that your skin becomes dry in the morning, you leave it only for a few hours on your face or you may try adding some milk while making paste.

Answered by Arvind Pal at 9:39 AM on August 29, 2008

Acne usually begins with blackheads. Blackheads are formed when oil and dead cells get trapped in a pore. They then turn black when exposed to air. When blackheads become inflamed, they become red (pimples). They multiply when touched with dirty hands. So to get rid of acne, you should try to treat blackheads with home remedies.

Carbohydrate foods with low glycemic index or a low GI diet can improve acne by 50 percent.Watch your portion sizes; the bigger the portion, the more it will increase your blood glucose, regardless of its GI rank.Limit the amount of processed, refined starchy foods.Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. The fiber in them prevents glucose shocks and reduces hunger without adding calories.Legumes, beans and lentils have low glycemic index and protein rich foods.Eat whole grain bread than white bread.Animal products do not have a GI and are usually high in fat, protein, cholesterol and no carbohydrate. But you should eat these in moderation as these are not good for cholesterol and weight loss.

Make a paste by mixing honey and cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, pimples will disappear forever.

This is an excellent and wonderful remedy to get rid of acne scars. Make a sandalwood paste with rose water and apply on the scars. Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the next day. If you find that your skin becomes dry in the morning, you leave it only for a few hours on your face or you may try adding some milk while making paste.

Answered by Shampa 2007 at 10:28 PM on August 28, 2008

Acne consists of those terrible, red, swollen, pus-filled pimples which are the every woman?s worst nightmare. The most common form of acne is known as acne vulgaris, usually found on women with oily skin. Acne occurs most often during puberty, because hormonal changes cause a greater secretion of sebum or oil. The oil blocks the pores, causing acne. Almost every woman will experience a few acne pimples at some point in her life.
There are various other factors that could cause acne.

Pores clogged by dirt or pollution.
An undue amount of stress.
Hormonal changes caused by menstruation.
Too many soft drinks and too much fried food or chocolates.
Do your parents have a pimple problem? Genes could be a factor.
Some forms of medication.
Dandruff or a greasy scalp. Certain types of products you use in your hair could also irritate your skin, causing acne.
While acne is commonly seen at adolescence, many women get it during pregnancy as well, again due to hormonal changes. However, a few months after delivery the acne subsides as the hormone levels normalize. Surprising as it may sound, many women get acne for the first time in their mid-thirties or forties.

Answered by kokila vani at 8:20 PM on August 28, 2008

To stop acne is not tuff .It is believed that you can stay fit and keep away from ill health if your digestive system particularly the large intestine is in proper condition. Acne can also be prevented this way.

Drinking plenty of water helps to keep your body hydrated and washes away all toxins, which in turn helps to stop acn before it starts.

In addition to this red meat should be completely avoided and diet should contain food high in fiber, which helps stop acne. the next step is to alleviate stress and adhere to a good diet. Like red meat, processed sugars should also be eliminated, but natural sugar contained in fruits is really good and one must include lots of fruits in his diet.

Answered by Anonymous at 4:39 PM on August 28, 2008

Apply the cinnamon powder- lemon juice paste (one teaspoon each to make a paste) on the acne affected area daily to get good results within 3 weeks.
Make fresh garlic juice by crushing and apply this juice on the acne to get everlasting acne solution with no scar of pimples.
Prepare a juice of lime and groundnut oil. Apply this mixture on and around pimples. You will get good solution for pimples and blackheads.
Apply lime juice and rose water on the acne affected area and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash your face profusely with lukewarm water to get perfect cure for acne.
Grind nutmeg in raw milk. Apply profusely on the acne affected area. This is the best acne home remedy for all ages.
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Answered by Jyothi at 3:17 PM on August 28, 2008

There are many options for people trying to stop acne. Generally pills, which are frequently available, are prescribed. Many people try natural remedies. I happened to come across a four-step program to stop acne. The primary step is to stay regular. It is believed that you can stay fit and keep away from ill health if your digestive system particularly the large intestine is in proper condition. Acne can also be prevented this way.

In order to keep your colon clean regular bowel movements are necessary. Drinking plenty of water helps to keep your body hydrated and washes away all toxins, which in turn helps to stop acn before it starts.

In addition to this red meat should be completely avoided and diet should contain food high in fiber, which helps stop acne. the next step is to alleviate stress and adhere to a good diet. Like red meat, processed sugars should also be eliminated, but natural sugar contained in fruits is really good and one must include lots of fruits in his diet.

You can elevate the amount of fruits but eliminate fruit juices as they contain unwanted sugar. The third step says that it is better to eat a fruit than to drink fruit juice. Saturated fats must be avoided. An internal cleansing comes third.

All toxins from internal organs like liver and kidney are to be flushed out. This is a bit difficult one, which includes a restrictive diet for two days. The fourth step involves the maintenance program. To stop acne from coming back make sure not to go to your old ways. After all I feel it is better to have acne than to practice the four difficult steps.

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Answered by Sree Kutti at 2:02 PM on August 28, 2008

There are many options for people trying to stop acne. Generally pills, which are frequently available, are prescribed. Many people try natural remedies. I happened to come across a four-step program to stop acne. The primary step is to stay regular. It is believed that you can stay fit and keep away from ill health if your digestive system particularly the large intestine is in proper condition. Acne can also be prevented this way.

In order to keep your colon clean regular bowel movements are necessary. Drinking plenty of water helps to keep your body hydrated and washes away all toxins, which in turn helps to stop acn before it starts.

In addition to this red meat should be completely avoided and diet should contain food high in fiber, which helps stop acne. the next step is to alleviate stress and adhere to a good diet. Like red meat, processed sugars should also be eliminated, but natural sugar contained in fruits is really good and one must include lots of fruits in his diet.

You can elevate the amount of fruits but eliminate fruit juices as they contain unwanted sugar. The third step says that it is better to eat a fruit than to drink fruit juice. Saturated fats must be avoided. An internal cleansing comes third.

All toxins from internal organs like liver and kidney are to be flushed out. This is a bit difficult one, which includes a restrictive diet for two days. The fourth step involves the maintenance program. To stop acne from coming back make sure not to go to your old ways. After all I feel it is better to have acne than to practice the four difficult steps.


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Answered by NEVIDITA at 12:17 PM on August 28, 2008

1- You can use "Ratan's ayurvedic pimples touch " “Garnier PureA daily treatment cream”.
2- You should do mint facial for reduce pimples.
3-Add one spoon nutmeg paste +milk +1 spoon sandal powder.Make a paste from this material ,apply this pack your face and wash after dry.
4-fresh milk, add few drops of lemon and apply on the face to remove pimples and acne.
5- Grind 30 gm of thymol seeds (ajwain) in 25 gm of curd and apply on pimples and acne. Wash the face the next morning. This remove pimples.
6- Add glycerin four times the quantity of lemon juice and rub the face to get rid of pimples. Massage the whole body to get the silky and soft effect.

Answered by Seema at 11:16 AM on August 28, 2008

Home Remedies For Acne:

Cook oatmeal and apply on face for fifteen minutes, then wash.
Make a warm bath with blanch of nettle and rosemary to reduce the acne.
Home remedy for acne: Apply equal amount of lemon juice and rose water with a cotton ball, leave for half an hour and wash. Repeat for 15-20 days.
Rub the acne with garlic cloves several times a day.
Natural remedy for acne with avocado: Wash face with avocado paste mixed with water.
Bedouin meds:
Eat a medium grated radish with every meal.
Drink 2 cups of rosemary tea.
Drink 3 glasses of water with squeezed lemon and honey.
Mix 1 tablespoon of dried or fresh yeast with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; apply on face, wait until it gets hard (try not to move), peel or wash with warm water.
Clean your skin: soak a cotton ball in either lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and apply on face.
Mix 2-3 tea bags to some basil and cook in boiling water for 10-20 minutes. Then apply on the acne with a cotton ball.
Saturate lettuce leaves in water, use water to rinse face and acne.
Grind bay leaves and blanch in water, Cool and apply on the acne.
Boil water in a pan, add some apple cider vinegar. Cool, put a towel on your head and bend over the pan.
Clean your face every morning with cotton ball soaked with vinegar; might sting; try on a small part first.

Answered by alok at 10:28 AM on August 28, 2008