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.
- Mix the oats with the lemon juice and add enough rose water to get a smooth paste.
- Apply this on your face and let it sit for about 10-12 minutes.
- Rinse it off with warm water.
How Often You Should Do This
Use this face mask twice a week.
Why This Works
Oatmeal soothes and cleanses the skin and exerts antioxidant effects on the damaged and blemished areas (19). The lemon juice aids in lightening the blemishes.
19. Oils For Blemishes
(a) Almond Oil For Blemishes
You Will Need
A few drops of sweet almond oil
What You Have To Do
On a cleansed face, apply the almond oil and massage it in.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this every night before going to bed.
Why This Works
Almond oil contains skin bleaching agents, along with essential fats, that will lighten your blemishes and also keep your skin hydrated and healthy
(b) Argan Oil For Blemishes
Argan oil
What You Have To Do
Massage a few drops of argan oil on your face before going to bed.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this every night.
Why This Works
Argan oil rejuvenates and hydrates the skin while fighting acne and blemishes (21).
(c) Tea Tree Oil For Blemishes
You Will Need
- A few drops of coconut oil or olive oil
- 1-2 drops tea tree oil
What You Have To Do
- Mix the essential oil with either coconut oil or olive oil and apply it to the blemishes.
- Leave it on for as long as possible.
How Often You Should Do This
This is best done every night until the blemishes are gone.
Why This Works
Tea tree oil is an antiseptic essential oil that prevents breakouts as well as the formation of blemishes. It also possesses healing properties that will help in erasing the existing blemishes and scars (22).
(d) Coconut Oil For Blemishes
A few drops of virgin coconut oil
What You Have To Do
Apply coconut oil directly on your blemishes and leave it on.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this twice a day.
Why This Works
The phenolic compounds in coconut oil act as antioxidants and will help to get rid of the blemishes in just a few weeks
(e) Castor Oil For Blemishes
You Will Need
Castor oil
What You Have To Do
Apply a drop of castor oil on the affected area and massage in a circular motion until it gets absorbed.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this twice a day.
Why This Works
Castor oil is an emollient that rejuvenates and heals the skin. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
(f) Olive Oil For Blemishes
You Will Need
A few drops of extra virgin olive oil
What You Have To Do
Massage your face with the oil and leave it on overnight.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this every night.
Why This Works
Olive oil is excellent for topical application. Its anti-inflammatory compounds, antioxidants, and nutrients keep the skin clear, supple, and blemish-free
(g) Rosehip Oil For Blemishes
You Will Need
- A few drops of carrier oil
- 2-3 drops rosehip oil
What You Have To Do
- Mix rosehip oil with any carrier oil of your choice and apply the blend on your face.
- Gently massage so that the oil is absorbed by your skin.
- Leave it on overnight.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this every day.
Why This Works
Rosehip oil can improve the appearance of scars, blemishes, and even pigmented skin as it contains vitamin A, vitamin E, and fatty acids
(h) Jojoba Oil For Blemishes
You Will Need
A few drops of jojoba oil
What You Have To Do
Massage the oil well into the skin and leave it on overnight.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this every night.
Jojoba oil is rich in antioxidants, and it refreshes and rejuvenates your skin. It gets easily absorbed into the skin as it resembles the skin’s natural oils. It heals blemishes and scars and prevents wrinkles as well (28).
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