HOME REMEDIES FOR BLEMISHES

WHAT ARE BLEMISHES?

A blemish is often defined as a mark, spot or any type of discoloration on the skin. They are usually harmless but can have cosmetic concerns. Blemishes on face can be upsetting as some of them can be unsightly. In very rare cases, they can be the underlying cause of skin cancer.

Blemishes are of different types such as acne, papules, nodules, pustules, age spots, birth marks, melasma, etc. Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common types of blemishes.

There are several types of treatment available for blemishes. However, with regular use of some of the home remedies, they can be disappeared.

CAUSES OF BLEMISHES

Some of the reasons which are responsible for the occurrence of blemishes are:

• Viral infections such as cold sores
• Acne 
• Having a family history of blemishes
• Clogged pores
• Excessive exposure to sun
• Food allergies
• Certain type of medicines such as corticosteroids, antiepileptic drugs
• Insect bites

HOME REMEDIES FOR BLEMISHES

The following home remedies can be used for the treatment of blemishes:

HONEY

• Honey is a very good absorbent and lightening agent. It is used as a beauty treatment since times immemorial.
• Take 2 tablespoons of honey and warm it. Then apply it on face and keep it for 10 minutes. Rinse it with water and pat dry.

LEMON

• Lemon is rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is a good antioxidant and thus very good for hyperpigmentation, premature aging and other types of blemishes. It is a skin whitening agent and thus lightens the dark spots. 
• Apply the lemon juice on the face and keep it for 10-15 minutes. Then wash it off. It is a very effective home remedy for lightening blemishes.

CUCUMBER

• Cucumber is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Antioxidants remove free radicals from the skin and removes dead skin.
• Take a cotton ball and soak it in cucumber juice. Apply it on skin and leave it on for 20 minutes. Wash the face with cold water.

ALOE VERA

• Aloe vera is having tremendous skin healing properties. It acts as a moisturizer and protects the skin from UV rays.
• Take fresh aloe vera leaves and squeeze the pulp out. Massage the aloe vera gel on face.

TOMATOES

• Tomatoes are having astringent properties that help in shrinking large pores. It helps in treating acne and reducing blemishes.
• Make pulp of tomato and apply it on face. Leave it for 15 minutes. Then rinse it with cold water.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

• Apple cider vinegar is alkaline in nature and it helps in lightening skin tone. It improves pH of the skin. It is having antimicrobial properties.
• Soak the cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply it on face. Keep it for sometime and wash it off.