Five powerful home remedies to get rid of acne

Here's some help for pesky pimples. Best to start with one of them and try for a couple of weeks. If it works for you, stay with the remedy, else move to the next.

Add a little honey to papaya paste and massage to face. Wash it off after it dries. Papaya has plenty of Vitamin A and enzymes that eliminate acne.

Apply freshly cut garlic cloves and wash later with warm water. Also, eating a few cloves every day is helpful as it cleans your blood. Garlic is rich in sulphur, which acts as an antiseptic and an antiviral agent. It speeds up the cure.

Crush a cucumber and use it on the affected area. Leave it for about half an hour before washing. With plenty of Vitamins A, C, E, and potassium it cleans, soothes, and cools.

Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with aloe vera and apply the mixture to your face. Wash after about half an hour. The strong antibacterial qualities fight acne.

Add two teaspoons of cinnamon powder with two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Use with pimples before going to bed. Wash the next morning. However, you may choose to discontinue the treatment if there is an allergic reaction. Lemon is rich in Vitamin C and is great for oily skin.

Good luck!