Acne

Back acne (or bacne) – It is an embarrassing and most uncomfortable skin problem. It is acne that developed on the back side of the body. It is caused when the skin pores or hair follicles get clogged due to the buildup of excess sebum, dead skin and other impurities and thereby the bacteria will thrive in it to cause acne pimples.

People with facial oil are more prone to this bacne. Hormonal changes, stress, unhealthy diet and improper skin care are the main reasons causing acne.

They are the painful and irritating problem which makes you difficult in wearing clothes or carrying backpacks. Usage of cosmetic products may also clog the pores and result in acne or skin breakouts. So, follow some natural remedies which not treat back acne, soothe the irritated skin but also clear bacne scars.

Let’s get started to know the natural ways to treat back acne.

Home Remedies for Back Acne:

Here are some effective home remedies that help to get rid of back acne naturally. All you need to do is to follow them regularly till you get complete relief from the bacne.

Remedy – 1: (Sea Salt)

Salt helps to clear the excess oil and moisture on the skin with its drying nature, which in turn clears the growth of bacteria causing acne. Always use organic sea salt but not table salt for treating bacne.

• When suffering from back acne, bathing is the best option to treat it.
• Pour 2 – 3 cups of sea salt in your bathtub filled with warm water.
• Soak about 20 – 30 minutes and dry your skin thoroughly.
• Apply a light moisturizer, if you have dry or sensitive skin.
• Continue this sea salt bath for once daily till you get rid of back acne breakouts.

Note:

• Or simply mix some sea salt to water and pour this mix into a spray bottle. Spray this mix on your back for twice daily. Dry it thoroughly and wear loose clothing to get rid of back acne.
• Also, use Epsom salt bath instead of sea salt for treating your bacne. But make sure to drink a lot of water after doing this Epsom salt bath.

Remedy – 2: (Oatmeal)

Oatmeal is the best ingredient that works for all skin types (dry or oily or aging skin). It soaks up the excessive sebum oil, dead cells, and impurities by exfoliating the skin and opens up the skin pores.

• Oatmeal soothing bath will rejuvenate the skin and moisturize it to get rid of bacne and its scars.
• Grind 3 tablespoons of oatmeal finely and add it to your bathtub.
• Run warm water in your tub and stir well.
• Soak yourself in this water for 20 – 30 minutes.
• Continue taking this oatmeal bath once daily till you get acne free skin.

Note:

• Or pour this ground oatmeal in a sock or muslin cloth and tie it to your bathtub filled with warm water. Squeeze the cloth while soaking to let the juice of oatmeal mix with the water. Soak for 20 – 30 minutes for once daily.
• Or mix 2 – 3 tablespoons of raw honey (antibacterial and soothing properties) in 3 tablespoons of cooked oatmeal (cleans off oil and dirt). Let it cool down and apply it as a mask on the bacne areas. Rinse off with lukewarm water after 15 – 20 minutes.

Remedy – 3: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) exhibits antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties along with balancing your skin’s pH levels which help you in treating acne and its symptoms. The malic and acetic acid in ACV helps to exfoliate and restores the skin’s acid mantle.

• Mix 1 part of ACV with 2 parts of water and fill it in an empty spray bottle.
• Spray this mix on the back acne at night before bedtime.
• You can also spray it in the daytime – spray it on the bacne affected areas and rinse off after 10 – 15 minutes.
• Refrigerate this ACV toner bottle and use it daily.

Note:

• Or you can also apply this ACV toner on the back acne using a cotton ball.
• Or simply, pour 1 cup of ACV and few drops of tea tree oil in your bathtub filled with warm water. Stir and soak in this water for 7 – 10 minutes to get rid of body acne.
• Also, mix equal quantities of ACV and water in a spray bottle and spray it on the acne affected body parts before your shower to treat body acne.

Remedy – 4: (Baking Soda)

Baking soda helps to balance the pH levels of your skin and also exhibits antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties to get rid of acne.

• Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda in enough water till it forms a fine paste.
• Apply this paste on the back acne.
• Rinse it off with water thoroughly after 10 – 15 minutes.
• Repeat the same regularly till you get complete relief from the bacne.

Remedy – 5: (Essential Oils)

Essential oils are enriched with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that effectively treat acne. Here are some essential oils that work well in treating acne in your back.

Tea Tree Oil – It penetrates deep into the skin and dries out the acne. Mix few drops of tea tree oil in 1 – 2 tablespoons of carrier oil (or honey) and apply it on the affected areas. Rinse off with lukewarm water after few minutes. Repeat it once daily.

Lavender Oil – It soothes the nerves and balances your hormonal levels. Mix 7 – 8 drops of lavender oil and 1 cup of water (or Epsom or sea salt) in your bathtub filled with warm water. Soak for 15 – 20 minutes and repeat it 1 – 2 times a week.

Clove Oil – The eugenol in clove oil kills the bacterial infections and reduces pain and swelling. Mix 1 part of clove oil with 10 parts of any carrier oil and apply it on the affected bacne areas using a cotton ball. Wipe off after few minutes.

Remedy – 6: (DIY White Willow Bark Toner)

White willow bark has salicin (similar to salicylic acid) that helps to dry out the blemishes to clear bacne. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that treat redness, pain, and inflammation caused by acne.

Here is a recipe that helps you to prepare a white willow bark toner with other ingredients like witch hazel and essential oil.

• Add 1 tablespoon of white willow bark in a small pot filled with 5 tablespoons of boiling water.
• Let it steep for 10 – 15 minutes and strain it using a fine strainer.
• Then add 3 ½ tablespoons of witch hazel and 10 drops of essential oil (tea tree oil or lavender oil) in it.
• Mix well and store this in an empty bottle.
• Apply it on the back acne using a cotton ball and do the same process for 2 – 4 times daily till you get rid of the bacne.

Tips and Precautions:

1. Apart from following home remedies, you have to exfoliate the back part gently and use a good body wash till you get rid of the problem.
2. You can also use other natural remedies like mint leaves paste, honey, aloe vera gel, distilled witch hazel, water diluted lemon juice, turmeric, a paste of sandalwood powder and rosewater, tomato juice, green tea, etc. on the back acne to get rid of the problem.
3. Drink plenty of water and other healthy drinks to stay hydrated and to flush out the toxins from the body.
4. Consume fresh fruits and vegetables and other foods which include high-fiber foods and whole grains.
5. Avoid the intake of caffeinated drinks, fatty and sweet foods, oily or processed foods, spiced fried foods, etc. from your diet.
6. Exfoliate your skin regularly to prevent excess sebum and dead cells causing acne. So, mix the juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 cup honey in 1 cup of white sugar. Stir well and use it to scrub the body before shower for twice a week regularly to get rid of body acne.
7. Do some regular exercises, yoga, meditation, deep breathing techniques, get plenty of rest, etc. to keep away from the stress and to keep proper functioning of the body.
8. Quit smoking and drinking alcohol, as they worsen the problem.
9. Always maintain a good hygiene to keep your skin clean and free from dirt and bacteria.
10. Consult your doctor if you don’t get any relief from the problem or suffering from the recurrence of bacne, for proper diagnose and treatment.

Try these natural remedies to get relief from bacne. Do you know any other successful back acne remedies? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

The skin pores are generally composed of hair follicles and sebaceous glands (this oil gland work as a protective layer on the skin). If the oil is over produced and clogs the skin pores along with the epidermal cells shed by skin and this will give rise to acne. If this acne gets infected deeply to form cysts then it becomes cystic acne / pimples.

It is caused due to hormonal changes, greasy cosmetics, excessive sweating, certain drugs, aging, poor skin care hygiene, etc. and it is most commonly seen in teenagers. These cysts are filled with fluids that contain dead cells, bacteria and white blood cells which appear mostly on face, chest and back.

There are many over the counter treatments available in the market but the usage of natural remedies will give best, safe, cost effective and long lasting results to the cystic acne. So, try the below mentioned natural home remedies for cystic acne.

1. Baking Soda

Baking soda has antibacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that prevent bacteria causing acne. It has anti – inflammatory property that heals the pain or inflammation on the skin. It also balances the pH levels of the skin to make it healthy by exfoliating the skin to absorb excess oil.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of baking soda and enough of water in a bowl.
• Stir well to make it a thin paste and apply it on the cystic acne affected areas.
• Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
• Dry the area gently and apply moisturizer that suits your skin type to prevent dryness and irritation.
• Continue doing this process for 1 – 2 times daily to get rid of acne cysts.

Note:

• Or use enough cucumber juice instead of water for mixing baking soda and apply it on cysts.
• Mix baking soda and sea salt in a little of water and apply this on acne cysts. Wait for 3 – 5 minutes and rinse off with water.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has astringent property that removes the excess oil to cure acne and also reduces pain and inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory property. It balances the pH levels and cleanses the skin thoroughly to get rid of dead cells, excess oil and bacteria.

Steps to be followed…

• Dilute 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar in 1 teaspoon of water.
• Stir well and dip a cotton ball in it and dab it on the affected skin areas.
• Rinse off with water after 15 minutes and dry the skin gently.
• Repeat the process for twice daily for few days to get relief from acne cysts.

Note:

• Or else apply ACV directly on the cystic acne and leave it on for overnight and rinse off in the morning.
• Or simply, mix 1 teaspoon of raw ACV and a little of honey in 1 glass of warm water. Drink this tonic for once or twice daily to prevent acne and other skin problems from inside out.

3. Egg White:

Egg white has great source of proteins and also has enzyme called lysozyme that destroys bacteria and tightens the skin to narrow down and close the skin pores for deep cleansing. The drying effect of egg white will remove the excess oil from the skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Separate egg white from an egg and place it in a bowl.
• Add 1 teaspoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon honey in it.
• Stir well and apply this mix on the clean face as a mask by covering all over the face and neck.
• Leave it on for about 30 – 45 minutes to get dried completely.
• Now wet your fingers with warm water and gently scrub it on the face.
• Finally, rinse off with water and dry the skin.
• Do the same process for twice a week on regular basis.

Note: Or if you have a dry skin then rinse off after 15 minutes of application, rather than till it gets dried completely on the skin to prevent over dryness and irritation.

4. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has excellent antibacterial and antiseptic properties that fight against acne causing bacteria. It penetrates deep into the skin to unclog the hair follicles, disinfect the pores and dry out blemishes by removing dust and other impurities.

Steps to be followed…

• Add tea tree oil and water in 1:3 ratio and stir well.
• Apply it on the cystic acne affected areas by using a cotton ball.
• Let it sit for few minutes and rinse off with water.
• Regularly use it for 2 – 4 times a day to get rid of cystic acne without any scars.

Note:

• Or simply apply tea tree oil directly on the acne cysts using cotton swab at night before bed time. Rinse off with lukewarm water in the next morning.
• Alternatively, use tea tree oil based moisturizers, creams, gels or facial masks regularly to get rid of the problem.

5. Neem or Indian Lilac:

Neem is an age old remedy that was widely used by Ayurveda for treating many skin problems, including acne. It helps to detoxify the whole system and purifies blood which in turn reduces the pus and inflammation caused due to acne. It also helps to break out the cysts and reduces the spread of infection.

Steps to be followed…

• Boil some neem leaves in water for about 5 – 7 minutes.
• Allow it to cool down for another few minutes and strain the water.
• Drink this water to get relief from cystic pimples from inside out.
• Regular intake will help you to get rid of this bacterial infection completely from the skin.

Note:

• Or simply chew fresh tender neem leaves in the morning to grab maximum health benefits.
• Alternatively, crush few fresh neem leaves with little of water to make a fine paste. Apply this paste on the acne cysts affected areas. Wash off after few minutes.
• Or else, apply neem oil to the cystic acne using a cotton ball and leave off for few hours to overnight. Repeat it for twice daily till you cleared the acne cysts on the skin.

6. Honey:

Honey has antibacterial and antioxidant properties that fight against the bacterial and free radicals attack on the skin and thus prevents the damage caused to the skin. It has anti-inflammatory property that soothes the redness, irritation and discomfort caused by acne cysts.

Step to be followed…

• Dip a cotton ball in raw and organic honey and dab it on the cystic acne affected skin areas.
• Leave it on for about 10 – 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
• Dry the skin gently and repeat the same for 2 – 3 times daily for few days to notice the quick relief.

Note: Or mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder in 1/2 teaspoon of organic honey till it forms fine paste. Apply it on the affected areas and rinse off with warm water after 10 minutes to get rid of the cystic acne.

7. Coconut Oil:

Don’t get confused that cystic acne is a result of excessive oil deposits in the skin and using coconut oil will even worse your condition. Coconut oil is one excellent remedy for treating acne cysts.

It contain healthy fats that in turn has rich source of medium chain fatty acids that exhibits antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which is used to get rid of acne cysts. It has vitamin E that exhibit antioxidant property to fight against the attack of free radicals on the skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Start the process with facial steam to clean the face and also to open up the skin pores.
• Then add few drops of organic coconut oil on the face and neck.
• Be sure to concentrate more on the cystic pimples affected skin areas.
• Massage it gently for few minutes in circular motion and rinse off with mild soap and water after few minutes – few hours.
• Repeat the same process for 2 – 3 times daily (once at night before bedtime) to cure acne cysts without forming scars on the skin.

Note: Alternatively, use any natural oils (or) a combination of essential oil with natural oils to get relief from cystic acne along with its scars on the skin.

8. Clay Masks:

Clay has amazing absorbent, exfoliating and astringent properties that help to draw the excess sebum, eliminates dead cells, open up the skin pores and cleanse the affected areas. It also cools the redness and the irritated skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of clay (fuller’s earth or bentonite clay or green clay) in enough of water.
• Stir well by adding 1/2 teaspoon of raw honey and 1 – 2 drops of tea tree oil in it.
• Stir and apply this all over the face and neck as a face pack.
• Allow it to dry completely for about 15 – 20 minutes.
• Then wet a clean washcloth and gently rub on the mask applied skin to remove mask.
• Now rinse gently with cold water to close the skin pores.
• Dry the skin to apply moisturizer and repeat the same daily for a week to get rid of the problem.

Note: Or else mix the clay as per your skin type like water (for oily skin), milk (for combination skin) and jojoba oil (for dry and sensitive skin).

Tips and Precautions:

1. Drink plenty of water, avoid oily, fatty and spicy food, reduce the intake of sugar, dairy products and processed foods, consume healthy and balanced diet (like fresh fruits and veggies, vitamin A, C & E rich foods), etc.
2. Reduce your stress levels by doing meditation, deep breathing, yoga and other related exercises.
3. Sleep for at least 7 – 8 hours, take some proper care for your skin, wear loose clothes to avoid rubbing or excessive sweating, remove make-up before going to sleep, avoid over harmful or greasy cosmetic products, etc.
4. Consult your dermatologist if you didn’t find any relief from the cystic acne after using these amazing home remedies, as it might be caused due to any other health related problems.
5. Lemon or lime juice, facial steaming, turmeric powder, potatoes, mango, aspirin paste, aloe vera gel, green tea, sea salt water, lavender oil, ice it, etc. are some other effective cystic acne natural remedies used at home.
6. Never ever pick or squeeze the acne which in turn results in spreading the infection and scarring. You can also moisturizer your skin by using an oil – free moisturizer.

That’s all for now about Natural Remedies for Cystic Acne, hope you’ll give a trial to these methods and cure your problems. Let me know which one works well for you in dealing with cystic acne.

Acne is caused when the skin pores or hair follicles gets clogged with dirt, excess oil, and dead cells, then the bacteria will thrive out in the form of acne pimples on the skin. You can easily get rid of acne by using many natural home remedies. But when once the acne breakouts cleared from the skin then you might be left with the nasty skin issue called acne scars. These scars are deeply rooted in the skin and thus become difficult in treating them.

Aloe vera, also called as Plant of life is a very effective natural remedy for treating acne and the acne scars on the skin. Regular usage of aloe vera will significantly reduce the visibility of scars and makes you feel more confident in your skin.

Is Aloe Vera Good for Acne Scars?

Here are some of the aloe vera properties that make you understand how aloe vera works for clearing acne and acne scars on the skin.

• It has many essential vitamins (vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C & E) that helps for our blood production and mineral (like zinc, calcium, chromium, magnesium, selenium, iron, potassium, sodium, copper and manganese) that helps to heal the skin and even treats deep acne scars.
• It is rich in amino acids that help to nourish the skin to make it softer, elastic and smooth it.
• It has an anti-inflammatory property that helps you to get relief from the redness and inflammation of the skin.
• It has antimicrobial, antibacterial, germicidal and antiseptic properties that protect the skin from germs and bacteria causing acne worse and hence heals acne without causing acne scars on the skin.
• It has polysaccharides and gibberellins compounds that enhance the cell growth, rejuvenate the damaged skin cells and heals it to get relief from acne scars.
• It has 99% of water in it that helps to hydrate the skin and makes it relaxed and smoothens. So, it keeps the skin stay moisturized and cures scars on the skin.
• It has excellent astringent and antioxidant properties that remove the effect of free radicals on the skin, clears all impurities from the skin and reveals healthy acne scars free skin.

How to use Aloe Vera for Acne Scars:

Discover these amazing aloe vera methods for treating acne scars and makes your skin scars free and beautiful.

Method – 1: (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera itself is more efficient in treating the scars problem, as it hydrates the skin and removes the scars quickly.

Steps to be followed…

• Take a fresh aloe vera leaf and squeeze out its gel using a knife or spoon.
• Apply this gel on all over the acne scars.
• Massage gently and leave it on for few minutes.
• After that, rinse off with water and dry the skin to apply an oil free moisturizer.
• Repeat the application regularly until you got complete relief from acne scars.

Note: Or if you don’t have aloe vera plant at home then use pure aloe vera juice brought from any departmental stores.

Method – 2: (Aloe Vera Leaf for Acne Scars on Oily Skin)

People with oily skin are more difficult to get rid of acne scars why because the oil will clog the pores and makes it hard to get relief from the acne and thereby acne scars.

Steps to be followed…

• The best of using fresh aloe vera is by making it into a fine paste.
• Start the process by filling a pot with enough water.
• Place an aloe leaf in it and boil it till the leaf become soft and squishy.
• Remove the leaf and cool down it by running under cold water to reach room temperature.
• Then grind the soft leaf to make it a fine paste either by using a mortar and pestle or spoon or folk.
• Now add few drops of honey and a little of flour in aloe paste.
• Stir well to make it a thick paste and spread this paste evenly on all over the acne scars affected skin areas.
• Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.
• Repeat the same process for once or twice a week until you soothe acne and clears acne scars.

Note:

• For treating acne scars on the dry skin, mix Shea butter and olive oil (which moistures the dry skin and heals acne scars) in aloe vera leaf paste and apply it on acne scars.
• For treating acne scars on the sensitive skin, mix yogurt and cucumber juice (as both ingredients soothe the sensitive skin, tightens the pores and reduces the acne breakouts) in aloe vera paste. Apply it on the acne scars.
• Or else apply the honey mixed aloe vera paste on the face as a face mask for 10 minutes and rinse it off.

Method – 3: (Aloe Vera Juice Face Pack)

In this process, aloe vera and chickpea flour help to clear excess oil, dust, and dead skin cells which in turn helps for faster healing of acne scars. Turmeric helps to lighten the acne scars and this combination provides you with acne scars free skin with an even tone.

Steps to be followed…

• Cleanse your face with a mild aloe vera face wash to clear the dead cells and excess oil.
• Dry the skin and add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon of chickpea flour in enough of aloe vera juice.
• Stir well to make a fine thick paste and apply this paste on the face and neck as a face pack.
• Wait for few minutes to get dried and start scrubbing your skin with your wet fingers to remove the pack.
• Finally, rinse the face with clean water and dry the skin thoroughly.
• Apply a light aloe vera moisturizer and do the same process regularly.

Method – 4: (Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Oil)

This face mask is very effective in healing the acne scars. Vitamin E oil rejuvenates the damaged skin and heals it quickly. Aloe vera provides essential moisture to the skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil with 1 – 2 tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
• Stir well and apply this on the face and neck as a face mask.
• But be sure to concentrate more on the acne scars (where acne is completed cured).
• Let it sit for few minutes and wash your face with lukewarm water followed with cold water.
• Repeat the same process regularly to shorten the clearing period of the scars or pigmentation.

Note: Alternatively, mix almond oil or almond powder (rich in vitamin E) in aloe vera gel and apply it on the scars. Leave it on for 10 – 15 minutes and scrub (for powder) or massage (for oil) the area gently with wet fingers. Rinse off.

Method – 5: (Aloe Vera with Lemon)

Lemon kills the germs, clears dead skin and lightens (or tightens) the skin but dries out the skin, so aloe vera mixed with lemon juice becomes best in treating acne scars.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 5 – 8 drops of fresh lemon juice in 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
• Stir well and apply this on the acne scars affected skin areas.
• Massage it gently for few minutes and leave it for another few minutes.
• Rinse it with water and dry the skin thoroughly to apply moisturizer.
• Continue doing the same process for twice daily.

Note: Or mix equal amounts of lemon juice, aloe vera and honey in a bowl. Apply this mix on the acne scars and allow it to sit for 2 – 3 minutes. Then massage the scars and rinse off.

Method – 6: (Aloe Vera Juice – Internal Intake)

Drinking aloe vera juice can heal acne scars from inside the body, as it works to flush out the accumulated toxins from the body and thus promotes for skin glowing.

Steps to be followed…

• Extract aloe vera gel from a thick leaf and place it in a blender.
• Blend it to make it a fine juice and drink it to get relief from acne scars.
• Or if you feel hard to drink it, you can add some aloe vera gel into your favorite smoothies before blending and then drink it.

Note:

• Start the intake of aloe juice in small quantities and then increase the dose.
• Or you can add some fresh ginger or lemongrass to plain aloe vera juice and drink it.

Tips and Precautions:

1. If you don’t have aloe vera at your home then choose the best product that contains real aloe vera from the whole range of products available in the market. Check the list of ingredients before buying the products.
2. Rather than using aloe vera gel or juice, there are many lotions or creams or soaps that contain aloe vera extract for treating acne scars. You can use them regularly to get relief from the problem.
3. Before using aloe vera for acne scars treatment, make sure to check whether it is allergic to you or not, as it belongs to garlic, onions, tulips or other plants of lilac family. So, if you’re allergic to lilac family plants then avoid using aloe vera for acne scars.
4. Avoid drinking aloe vera gel or juice for more than 1 year, as it increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
5. Apart from aloe vera methods, you have to follow some changes in your lifestyle and diet plan, reduce stress, don’t sleep with makeup, avoid oily or processed foods, have proper skin care hygiene, etc. to get rid of the acne and its scars on the skin.
6. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.

Hope the above aloe vera methods are useful to minimize or lighten up the acne scars. Do you know any other aloe vera methods you follow? Then share your experience with us.

Acne is an embarrassing skin condition that is caused when the skin pores get clogged with bacteria, dust, dead cells and other impurities. However, there are many home remedies for acne but the main thing here is that it leaves behind scars when once it gets healed.

When the damage of hair follicles or skin pores (due to acne) caused near the skin’s surface then it can healed without forming scars, but if that extends to dermis layers and destroys the healthy skin tissues then it forms stubborn acne scars on the skin.

If these scars are left untreated then there is a chance of acne to recur again in that place, as bacteria didn’t go away completely. These ugly scars will remind you that you’ve suffered from acne / pimples at that place.

Fortunately, there is a natural and effective home remedy that used widely to reduce scars without the usage of expensive chemical creams on the skin. That’s none other than turmeric. Turmeric is one such an ingredient that widely used to treat acne and acne scars

Before going to know how to use it, have a look on why it works.

• Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which exhibits an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property that prevents the effect of free radicals on the skin and reduces the excess production of melanin and thus replaces the damaged skin with glowing skin.
• It has an antibacterial property that helps to cure acne without forming scars on the skin.
• It has antiseptic and soothing properties that soothe the skin to remove the scars without any pain or irritation.
  It penetrates deep into the skin layers to prevent the scars from inside out.
• It is very effective in removing the dark spots, uneven skin patches, and acne scars to make your skin brighter and rejuvenated.

How to use Turmeric for Acne Scars:

Discover these 5 amazing turmeric methods for treating acne scars. All you have to do is to follow these methods regularly without any interruption.

Method – 1: (Turmeric Powder with Mint Juice)

Both turmeric and mint have antioxidant property that helps you to get rid of the acne scars. It also purifies the blood to prevent its recurrence.

Steps to be followed…

• Add enough of mint juice in 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder.
• Stir well to make a fine paste and apply it on the acne scars affected skin areas.
• Leave it on for about 20 – 30 minutes and rinse it off with warm water.
• Dry the skin and repeat the same process regularly until you cleared these scars on the skin.

Method – 2: (Turmeric Powder with Lemon Juice and Sandalwood Powder)

Lemon has vitamin C and skin lightening property that helps for the production of collagen fiber and reduces the appearance of scars and other marks. Sandalwood powder soothes the skin and lightens scars. This process kills the bacteria inside the skin and makes your skin scar free.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 tablespoon each of fresh lemon juice and sandalwood powder in a bowl.
• Stir well to make a fine paste and apply it on the scars affected skin areas.
• Massage it gently for a minute or two.
• Let it sit for 30 – 35 minutes and then wash the applied area with cool water.
• Pat the skin dry and continue doing the same process regularly till you get complete relief from acne scars.

Note: Alternatively, mix 1/2 teaspoon each of turmeric powder and sandalwood powder in 1 tablespoon of rose water (or water or curd) to make a fine paste. Apply it on the scars and wash off after 20 minutes with water.

Method – 3: (Turmeric with Honey)

Honey has antioxidant property and contains many essential nutrients that repair the damaged skin quickly.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 teaspoon of organic turmeric powder in 1 tablespoon of raw honey.
• Stir well and spread this paste on the pimple scars affected skin areas.
• Wait for 15 – 20 minutes and start massaging the skin with wet fingers for about 3 minutes.
• This process will exfoliate the skin to remove dirt and dead skin cells.
• Finally, wash it with cool water and dry the skin thoroughly.
• Do the same process daily to get rid of these scars.

Note:

• Or you can also mix yogurt (or) milk in turmeric – honey mix before using.
• Alternatively, prepare a turmeric mask by mixing 1 teaspoon of turmeric in water along with some honey and gram flour to make it a fine paste. Spread it on all over the face and neck as a mask and rinse off after it gets dried.

Method – 4: (Turmeric with Coconut Oil)

Turmeric and coconut oil have antioxidant property that prevents free radicals and thus supports the production of collagen to improve the skin’s elasticity and finally makes it smooth and scars free.

Steps to be followed…

• Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil.
• Stir well and apply it on the pimples scars.
• Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and start scrubbing it gently with your wet fingers for 5 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water followed by cool water.
• Dry the skin and repeat it daily.

Note: Replace coconut oil with extra virgin olive oil or almond oil for treating acne scars.

Method – 5: (Turmeric with Aloe Vera Gel)

Turmeric and aloe vera have a natural antiseptic property that repairs the irritated skin, soothe the painful acne and lightens the scars.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix a pinch of turmeric powder in 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
• Apply it on the face and leave it on for about 10 – 15 minutes.
• Then use your wet fingers to massage gently for 5 minutes and rinse off.
• Repeat it regularly to get rid of the acne scars.

Do’s and Don’ts:

1. Drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, scrub your skin to unclog the pores, avoid oily or high-calorie foods, reduce your stress levels, remove makeup while going to sleep, etc. will help you to get complete relief from skin problems that includes acne scars.
2. Don’t use more of turmeric powder than the recommended quantity, as it stains the skin and fabrics. Also, it’s best to do some skin patch test to know whether it is allergic to your skin or not and then follow it.
3. Avoid applying turmeric in and around the eyes that it should not come into contact with eyebrows and eyelashes.
   The yellowish tinge on the skin can be removed by using a cotton ball dipped in the facial toner.
4. Make sure to consult your health care provider while using turmeric supplements for treating acne scars and dark pigmentation.

Hope this article will help you in reducing your acne scars and make your skin glow with an even tone. Feel free to share your queries or suggestions with us in the below comments box.

When the dirt, oil, dead skin cells, makeup and other toxins clog the skin pores (or hair follicles) then the bacteria will thrive and causes inflammatory skin blemishes called acne. It is mainly caused due to stress, unhealthy skin care routine, hormonal imbalance, poor diet, certain medications, etc.

Acne occurs most commonly on the areas like face, back, neck and chest in the form of red breakouts, pimples, cysts, blackheads, whiteheads on the skin. However, there are plenty of commercial and over the counter medications and treatments available but the usage of natural remedies will provide long lasting results with low cost and no side effects.

Epsom salt or magnesium sulfate is one among those effective natural remedies for acne. Epsom salt helps to cleanse the skin and exfoliates it to get cure from acne without the formation of scars.

Is Epsom Salt good for Acne?

Without knowing its properties against acne treatment, everyone thinks that does Epsom salt really works for acne treatment. So, here we are providing you the properties of Epsom salt to know how it becomes a great remedy for acne.

• It exfoliates the skin gently to remove dead skin cells, dirt and other impurities causing acne.
• It has the sulfur content that provides antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties to fight against the germs causing acne on the skin.
• It contains anti-inflammatory property that reduces the pain, swelling, redness and other inflammation caused due to acne.
• It detoxifies the body to remove the harmful toxins, impurities, and microbes causing breakouts and also absorbs excess oil, dehydrate the bacteria which clog the skin pores and causing acne.
• Magnesium in this Epsom salt is an essential nutrient that required to improve skin and body health. It helps to soothe the nervous system to prevent stress – induced acne and thus cures the problem quickly. The deficiency of this mineral will result in frequent breakouts of acne.
• It activates enzymes and helps regulate the levels of many nutrients (like potassium, vitamin D, and zinc) that are essential for maintaining healthy skin, which in turn heals the damaged skin and prevents acne without forming scars on the skin.

How to Treat Acne using Epsom Salt:

There are many ways of using Epsom salt for treating acne/pimples. Here we are providing you the best of Epsom salt methods for pimples.

Method – 1: (Epsom Salt with Water)

Plain Epsom salt should not be applied directly to the skin, so here we are mixing it with water. This process is used to treat acne, cystic acne, bacne, and blackheads.

Steps to be followed…

• Dissolve 2 teaspoons of Epsom salt in 1 cup of water (normal or lukewarm water).
• Stir well and apply it on the acne affected skin areas using a cotton ball.
• Let it sit for few minutes to dry and rinse the area with warm water followed by cool water.
• Repeat the process regularly till you got complete relief from acne and its symptoms.

Note:

• Or add 2 cups of Epsom salt in your bathtub and run warm water over it. Soak yourself in this water for 15 – 20 minutes. Then have a plain water shower and repeat this bath for 3 times a week.
• Alternatively, Epsom salt compress helps to unclog the pores and reduces inflammation. Mix 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt in 1 cup of lukewarm water. Soak a clean cloth in it and place it on the affected area. Let it cool and then re-soak the cloth, wring out to place on the skin again. Rinse the area and repeat regularly.

Method – 2: (Epsom Salt Scrub with Coconut Oil)

Regular usage of Epsom salt will purge toxins and dead skin, kills bacteria and dry out the skin. Coconut oil fights against the bacteria and heals the damaged skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix 3 tablespoons of Epsom salt in 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil.
• Stir well and apply this mix on the face and neck.
• Wait for few minutes and start scrubbing the applied area gently.
• Wash off and dry your skin thoroughly.
• Continue doing the same process regularly to get rid of acne.

Note: Or use olive oil instead of coconut oil.

Method – 3: (Epsom Salt Mask with Honey and Olive Oil)

This mask is very effective in treating acne. Epsom salt flushes out the impurities, olive oil and honey soothe the irritated skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Combine 1 tablespoon each of Epsom salt, raw honey and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Stir well by adding few drops of fresh lemon juice in it.
• Apply this mix on the face and neck as a mask.
• Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with water.
• Dry the skin and moisturize the affected skin areas.
• Do the same process regularly to prevent acne.

Method – 4: (Epsom Salt with Baking Soda for Cystic Acne)

Magnesium in Epsom salt has an anti-inflammatory property that soothes the flare ups of cystic acne. Sulfate in this salt flushes out the toxins and cleanse the skin. Baking soda has antiseptic and acts as a gentle exfoliant that removes the excess oil on the skin.

Steps to be followed…

• Mix baking soda and Epsom salt in some lukewarm water.
• Stir well to make it a fine paste and apply the paste on the acne cysts affected areas.
• Allow it to get dry and harden for few minutes.
• Rinse the applied area gently with warm water and repeat it regularly till you got complete relief from the acne cysts.

Method – 5: (Epsom Salt Poultice)

Epsom salt poultice with dried herbs is very effective in curing acne.

Steps to be followed…

• Combine 1 tablespoon each of Epsom salt and your favorite dried herbs in 1 ½ tablespoons of natural carrier oil.
• Stir well and apply this on the affected skin areas.
• Cover it with a clean cloth soaked in warm water.
• Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and remove the cloth.
• Rinse the area once with water and repeat the same process for thrice a week on regular basis.

Tips and Precautions:

1. If you’re pregnant or nursing or child below 7 years or suffering from digestive problems or taking certain medications or OTC herbs or vitamins, then consult your doctor before using Epsom salt for acne treatment.
2. Never ever apply Epsom salt directly on the skin, it should be always be diluted before using on the skin for treating any health or skin problems.
3. Be sure that not to get Epsom salt into your eyes while you scrub or wear a mask on the face, as it irritates the eyes so, rinse your eyes immediately to clear this problem.
4. Add some Epsom salt in your facial cleanser or scrub cream and use to cleanse or scrub your skin for getting rid of the acne.
5. The magnesium competes with the calcium for absorption that in turn causes a deficiency of calcium. So, increase your calcium content while using Epsom salt as your acne treatment.
6. For best results, be sure to rinse your face or acne affected areas with warm water to remove any dirt or impurities and to open up the skin pores before applying Epsom salt.
7. Always use an airtight container for storing Epsom salt without any dampness and clumps.
8. It’s suggested to do some skin patch test before using Epsom salt for acne to know whether you’re allergic to it or not.

Hope this article is helpful for treating your acne. Try these methods and tell us which method worked best for you by sharing your experience in the comment section.