Pimples

Well, I just showered after coming home from school at 11 pm today. At least today I managed to accomplish something for my research project, so although I stayed back late, I think it was worthwhile.

Due to the stress of typing my report and doing my projects, plus all the late nights and heaty foods, I'm starting to get a few pimples. Yup, the dreaded pimples. Actually, I don't really bother much about pimples. I'd normally wait till they are "ripe", then squeeze all the juice out of them. However, just now while looking into the mirror at my pimples, I wondered if there was a simpler, less painful and yet still FOC (or at least cheap) way of getting rid of pimples.

Well, I'm sure you all guys/gals know the answer is yes! And I'm sure you'll all have some remedies of your own, but I think no one would mind trying out a few more remedies, right? As long as (of course) they work. Anyway here's a list of some home made pimple creames I got from cosmeticsdiary.com.

1. camphor lotion--1/2 tsp , tomato juice--1/2 tsp , honey--1 tsp
Mix all the ingredients well and apply the paste on the face. Leave it on for 15 minutes. Then wash off with luke warm water followed by a cold water, rinse. Also good for removing scars caused by pimples.

2. Take an egg and crack it over the sink and let the white of the egg go into a bowl; use the white to dab on your pimple. Leave on overnight or for 20 minutes.

3. 1 tsp. Groundnut oil mixed with an equal amt. of lime juice may be applied daily to prevent formation of blackheads, pimples etc.

4. Get some rosewater in bowl. Add equal amount of cucumber paste on it. Stir it properly and have a pack of it for 20 minutes. It will also help in controlling acne.

5. The juice of one fresh lime + some boiled whole milk + a tsp. of glycerine is an excellent home remedy for pimples, blackheads and many skin disorders.

Now for the lazy people like me, who don't want to go mixing up their own pimple cream, there are also some simpler ways listed on the site. These simpler methods can also be used at work, or as an additional measure to the "creams" listed above.

1. Put toothpaste on your pimples before you go to bed, should help reduce swelling overnight. Make sure it is the paste not the gel. One of the most popular home remedies for acne and pimples. Calamine lotion will have the same drying effect.

2. Garlic Juice with 3 parts water is an excellent cleansing agent. Raw garlic applied ( rubbed) on the face can make persistent pimples disappear without a scar with repeated applications. The external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples & boils.

3. Wash your face twice a day in warm salty water. This should leave your face oil free without aggravating the acne. A simple pimples home remedy.

4. Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application helps cure pimples and reduces blemishes and scars.

5. Wipe your face with a cold wet rag everyday before setting out for the day. Wipe it again went you get in and once more before bed. Your pores will stay closed.

Ok, I'm too sleepy to type more. Plus I think a good night's rest is the cure to anything, well almost anything. Anyway, click here for more home made remedies.