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Take a little finely powdered nutmeg. Mix with fresh, unboiled milk to form a smooth paste. Apply this on the pimples and spots.
Leave for two hours and wash off with plain water. This greatly helps in reducing pimples and blemishes. You can also make a paste using 1/2 teaspoon sandalwood powder and 1/2 teaspoon dried orange peel powder with rose water.
Apply this mix as a face pack. Leave until dry and then wash off with cool water.
Another remedy involves mashing a few small pieces of ripe papaya and applying the paste all over your face and neck. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and wash off with cold water. This will reduce the pimples, get rid of the blemishes and give you a clear healthy complexion. Similarly you could also use raw red tomato juice. Simply apply it liberally all over your face. Let it dry for 15 minutes and then rinse off with plain water. Use fresh daily to get rid of pimples. This is extremely good for oily skin.
You may also use Fullers Earth. Make a smooth paste using 1 teaspoon of it along with pure rose water. Apply this with a soft flat brush all over your face and neck, leaving the area around the eyes and lips. Wait till its dry and wash off with plain water. Pat dry and apply pure rose water with soft cotton wool. Don't wipe this off. Allow it to dry on its own.
You should also try improving your diet and lifestyle. Please drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Do not eat too much of oily spicy food. Eat healthy. Have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables (especially the green leafy ones) and salads without too much dressing. Too much stress also causes acne. Try meditation or some activity that relieves your stress.
Wash your face at least 3 times a day with a mild herbal face wash with neem leaves (Margosa), or you could also use a mild soap free, fragrance free face wash. Do not allow sweat and dirt to build up on your skin as this attracts bacteria and causes skin infection and pimples. Do not use too much make up, as the harsh chemicals will only make your condition worse. You should also limit your exposure to the sun, and use an oil free sunscreen gel every time you go out.
Don't burst your pimples; this will leave an ugly mark and spread the infection to other parts of your face. For the same reason, do not touch your face repeatedly either. Do not share your personal belongings like towels and handkerchiefs keep them separate and well washed.
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