10 Home remedies for acne scars

Acne is a nightmare for many teenagers. Usually it affects you before your big days and ruin your plans. Acne usually appears on the face and shoulders, but can also occur on the arms, body and legs and buttocks. Although acne is common in teenagers, anyone can get acne even children also. There are many factors or reasons of getting acne, some of the most common causes are:

1. Hormonal imbalance or changes in hormone levels due pregnancy, puberty and stress.
2. Using bad cosmetics which are greasy and oily.
3. Improper eating habits or intake of certain drugs like estrogen and steroids.
4. If you are a night owl and don't get proper sleep.
5. Higher humidity and sweating can also cause pimples or acne

These reasons may inculpate acne on you beautiful skin which results in painful pimples. The pimples, zits or blemishes whatever you name it, includes whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed patches of skin. These pimples usually occur when the tiny pores present on the skin gets clogged due to dirt or bacteria. You need to do some simple things that can help in treating your acne,

• Clean your skin with a mild soap or face wash twice a day (avoid too much of scrubbing)
• In case you hair is too oily, then comb it back and keep it away from your face and shampoo your hair regularly.

Acne creates a considerable distress and you want to get rid of it by any means. Though there is not definitive cure for acne, you can eminently treat it using many natural remedies. Let me help you with some pretty simple and natural remedies to get rid of acne

1)Toothpaste

The toothpaste is one of the easiest remedies that can help you get rid of your acne problem.  Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the acne before going to bed it helps you reduce the swelling of the zit and dries it out. This remedy will help you get rid of acne very soon. Cover the tooth pasted pimples with a bandage for better results.

   2)Clay mask

Take clay and mix it with enough water and make a thick paste and apply it directly on the blemishes or affected areas and leave it on for about 20 minutes or overnight and wash it with cold water. This is one simple and quick way to get rid of acne.

   3)Cucumber

It is one of the simple natural treatments used for the treating acne. It also refreshes the skin making it feel young. Blend the cucumber into a smooth paste and apply it on the acne affected area and wash it off after 30 to 40 minutes for better results.

4) Honey 

Honey can be used as natural skin moisturizer. You can apply honey on the affected area for about half an hour and wash your face with lukewarm water first and then use cold water to close the open skin pores. It also has antiseptic properties, it can also be used as a facial mask by mixing it with powdered nutmeg in same quantity. Use this mask regularly by applying it for half an hour to stop the acne formation completely.

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You can make cinnamon powder, take about half tablespoon of this power and mix it with honey to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on the blemish and leave it for an hour or overnight. This will help you reduce the acne.

5)Fenugreek

Make a smooth paste from fresh fenugreek leaves and apply this paste on the affected areas and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes then wash your face with lukewarm water. Continue the same process for 3 to 4 days to heal acne completely.

6)Neem











Neem Or Indian Lilac is one of the excellent herbs that help preventing acne formation on your skin . Take some Neem leaves and make a smooth paste out of them. Apply the paste regularly to get a smooth and acne free skin.

7)Grapes

Grapes are one of the rich sources of Vitamin C which helps in skin care. Consuming grapes regularly or rubbing them over the affected area and washing it off after 15 to 20 minutes will help in acne prevention. Doing this will relieve you from the pain and inflammation and helps closing the pores.

  8)Yogurt

Yogurt contains lactic acid and many natural alpha hydroxy acids that have exfoliating effects, which helps in rejuvenating skin and acne scarring. Organic yogurt is very gentle and is very useful for reducing acne. Use yogurt by applying it on the acne and leaving it for 10 minutes for better results.

9)Orange

Orange peel contains high Vitamin C making it a perfect element for treating blemishes. Its juice and peel both can be used to treat acne. Dry the orange peel under the sun and grind it into a fine powder. Make it into a fine paste by adding water and then apply it on the affected area, allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes and wash your face with warm water.

10)Lemon Juice




A dab of little lemon juice is very useful in acne treatment. It helps you clean up the dirt, which got accumulated on the skin pores and will shrink the pimple. Apply lemon juice with little amount of rose water or rub with a slice of lemon on the affected area and leave it for few hours or overnight and then rinse the affected area properly.

Also consuming more dairy products, leafy vegetables, carrot, fish and cereals, which are rich sources of vitamin A, helps in reducing the formation of acne and scars. Regular intake of iron supplements and vitamin A will help you keep away from acne.

These home remedies won't guarantee the fastest results, but will give you permanent results. Natural remedies prolong the youthfulness of your skin. Try these simple and natural remedies that help you get rid of acne completely. Hopefully these home remedies will work for you as it has for many. 

Home Remedies for Neck Pain

When you ask some people how something is, they may simply tell you that it’s a pain in the neck, but do they mean this literally or figuratively? Neck pain is something that is fairly common and nothing to mess around with. If you are someone who is experiencing horrid neck pain, you may be desperate to find a way to get rid of it. There are many medications your doctor can give you, but there are also many things you can do at home as well. Read on for some home remedies for neck pain. 

What To Do

One of the best things that you can do if you are experiencing a sore neck is to just rest it. That’s right. Go lay down and let your neck muscles get some rest. They will thank you for it later. If your neck is really sore, you should not hesitate to put some ice on it while you lay down. The ice will reduce inflammation if there is any and ultimately feel really good. If your neck muscles seem like they’re really tight, you could apply heat to your neck instead. You could use a heating pad on the back of your neck or you could even stand in the shower for a few minutes. When you’re done using the heat, you could try applying the cold for better results. Additionally, if your neck is really sore, just chill out and relax. If you’re all stressed out, that’s not helping anything!

Other Ideas

All of the above mentioned remedies will work to make your neck feel better but you may also want to take some sort of medication for your neck. Be careful of what type of medication you're taking and how much so no overdose can happen especially with over the counter pain relief products like Tylenol or Advil will work great. Advil may work better than Tylenol because it’s also an anti-inflammatory so if you are torn on which to take, Advil is probably the best bet. Don’t be afraid to use some sort of medicated lotion on your neck either. Perhaps some AsperCreme will help but if you want something a little better, a product called BioFreeze may be your best bet. Icy Hot will also work great because it will take a lot of the pain away and numb your neck a little bit. 

Neck pain is not something that you should have to deal with at all! There are many things that you can do in the comfort of your own home to relieve neck pain however and these are just a few ideas. If your neck is causing you pain, try these remedies and see how they work for you. You may be surprised at how good your neck feels afterwards!

About the Author: Casey McNeil is writer, avid learner, and a mother of a beautiful little girl.  Like any mother she trusts LIfe Source to keep her and her family healthy.