Best solution for acne problem

Acne is a common skin problem that affects people of all ages. Teenagers suffer the most from acne because of the increased hormone levels in their body.

Sleep deprivation, too much stress, unhealthy eating habits and a hectic lifestyles can also cause acne. Acne can appear on the face, chest, back and scalp. Although there is no definitive cure.

• Baking Soda

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate works as a gentle exfoliate for your skin. Thus, it unplugs the pores and removes dead skin.

It also helps regulate the pH balance of the skin and has mild anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. All these characteristics make it an excellent home remedy for clearing acne.

• Apply a paste of one or two teaspoons of baking soda and a little water. Rinse it off after a few minutes.
• You can also mix together two tablespoons baking soda, one teaspoon cinnamon powder, the juice of half a lemon, and five tablespoons honey. Apply it on your face and wash after five minutes.

Use baking soda on your skin once or twice a week.

•  Fuller’s Earth

Fuller’s earth also known as multani mitti is good for greasy and acne-prone skin as it absorbs excess oil (without over-drying your skin) and unclogs the pores.

It helps improve your complexion too. You can find it at Indian grocery stores.

·        Mix equal proportions of Fuller’s earth (multani mitti), rose water, and sandalwood powder. You can add more rose water to get a better consistency of the paste.

·        Apply this mud pack to your face.

·        Wash after it dries up.