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19 Best Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Blemishes On Face

Say 'goodbye' to all types of marks with the help of some simple ingredients.

 Aloe Vera Gel For Blemishes

Aloe vera gel to get rid of blemishes
You Will Need

An aloe leaf

What You Have To Do
  1. Cut open an aloe vera leaf and extract the fresh gel that is present inside.
  2. Apply this on the affected area and massage it in for a minute or two.
  3. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Rinse it off with water. If it does not feel too sticky, you can also leave it on overnight.
How Often You Should Do This

Apply aloe gel twice a day.

Why This Works

Aloe vera possesses healing and skin rejuvenating properties. It has antioxidants and polysaccharides that are responsible for these effects on the skin

7. Honey For Blemishes

You Will Need

Raw honey

What You Have To Do
  1. Apply a layer of honey on the blemishes and keep it on for about 15 minutes.
  2. Wash it off with normal water.
How Often You Should Do This

Apply honey every day to get rid of blemishes quickly.

Why This Works

The humectant and emollient properties of honey nourish the skin cells and keep the skin in optimum health. Its antioxidants remove free radicals and fade away scars as new cells replace the damaged ones (7).

8. Potato Juice For Skin Blemishes

Potato juice to get rid of blemishes
You Will Need

1 small potato

What You Have To Do
  1. Grate the potato and squeeze firmly to extract the juice.
  2.  Apply this on the blemish and leave it on for 10 minutes.
  3. Rinse with water.
How Often You Should Do This

Apply potato juice 1-2 times daily.

Why This Works

Potato contains enzymes that act as mild bleaching agents on the blemishes when applied topically (8).

9. Lemon Juice For Blemishes

You Will Need

Fresh lemon juice

What You Have To Do
  1. Apply the lemon juice on the affected area.
  2. Wash it off after about 10 minutes.
How Often You Should Do This

Repeat this every day.

Why This Works

Lemon juice works as a bleach on the skin, lightening scars, blemishes, and also your skin tone (9).

Caution

If you have sensitive skin, dilute lemon juice with an equal amount of water before applying it.

10. Toothpaste For Blemishes

You Will Need

Toothpaste

What You Have To Do
  1. Apply a tiny amount of toothpaste on the blemish or spot.
  2. Let it dry for 10-12 minutes and then rinse it off.
How Often You Should Do This

Reapply if required.

Why This Works

Toothpaste dries out the pimple or spot and absorbs the excess oil present there (10). If it contains essential oils like mint or peppermint, it can also aid the healing of the blemishes

11. Neem For Blemishes

You Will Need
  • A handful of dried neem leaves
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
What You Have To Do
  1. Crush the leaves and mix with honey to get a smooth neem paste.
  2. Apply this paste on the affected area or the entire face.
  3. Let the face pack dry for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Rinse it off with regular water.
How Often You Should Do This

Use this face pack twice a week.

Why This Works

Neem absorbs the excess oil that is being produced by the skin and clogging the pores. It also fades blemishes with regular usage

12. Papaya For Blemishes

You Will Need

A few pieces of green papaya

What You Have To Do
  1.  Mash the papaya and apply it on your face for 15 minutes.
  2. Rinse off the papaya pack with water.
How Often You Should Do This

Repeat this 2-3 times a week.

Why This Works

The enzymes found in papaya exfoliate the skin and bring the oil production under control. The accumulated impurities are all removed to reveal a smooth and blemish-free skin (12, 13).

13. Shea Butter For Blemishes

You Will Need

Organic shea butter

What You Have To Do
  1. Cleanse your face and pat it dry.
  2. Apply shea butter and massage for a few minutes so that it is completely absorbed into the skin.
  3. Leave this on and go to bed.
How Often You Should Do This

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