Best home remedies to remove pimple marks, scars & pimple spots

Pimples usually occur on the face, back, shoulders and neck. Pimple is nothing but a swelling on the skin which is filled with bacteria and pus. Excess sebum secretion by the sebaceous glands of the skin is the major cause of this problem.  Though it is not a critical condition, it can make one appear less attractive. Pimples generally look like a pink spot or blemish on the skin. In severe conditions you can see the white pus oozing out of the pimple. Normally, pimples dry out after a few days but the scar or the mark of the pimple continues to stay on the skin like. There are many ways to treat these marks effectively. There are lots of products in the market for erasing the pimple
marks, but the preferred method should be to use home remedies because they come without any side effects and are extremely pocket friendly.

Why to use natural home remedies to clear pimple marks?

Teenagers are the ones who suffer maximum from pimple marks, scars and spots and they are always on the lookout for the best cosmetic treatments or products for curing these marks and scars. There is no saying about how long these chemicals would take to act on one’s skin. Some skin types can easily adapt to the chemicals, whereas some cannot. In cases where the skin cannot easily adapt to chemicals, homemade remedies are the perfect solution for removing the acne scars or marks naturally and without any side effects. In either case, it would be better to treat pimple marks, pimple scars and pimple spots using home remedies.

Sugar scrub to erase pimple marks

This is a simple and easy scrub for healthy, pimple-marks free, glowing skin. It will work as an exfoliating agent and would help you to achieve a brighter skin tone. Take three table spoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk powder and one tablespoon of honey, mix them together and scrub this mixture over the face for few minutes and rinse it off after 15 minutes.

Egg white to lighten pimple marks

Egg white works well to lighten the pimple marks and the pimple scars. Take a fresh egg and break the egg, separate the egg white from the egg yolk. Apply this egg white on the pimple marks. After 10-15 minutes, wash off with cold water.The white of an egg is filled with protein and vitamins which can be very helpful to regenerate new skin cells to erase the pimple marks.

Baking Soda for lightening pimple scars

Do you know how to reduce pimple marks with baking soda?It is simple. Take 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix few drops of water with it and apply this mixture on the pimple marks. Baking soda serves as an agent that carries out micro dermabrasion on the skin and helps to clear the pimple marks on the face and body.You should not keep the paste on your skin for more than 5 minutes at a stretch.Wash off with cold water.

Tomatoes to remove pimples & scars

Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin A and Lycopene, which helps in nourishing the skin while rejuvenating it. Vitamin A helps by healing the skin and by facilitating quick growth of the skin cells while removing the scars. Apply the freshly prepared pulp of a tomato on the face and leave it on for twenty minutes. Then, wash off with water.

You can also mix avocados or cucumbers with it. Make a paste of either avocados or cucumbers and mix tomato pulp with it.  Apply this mixture as a face mask. Leave it on for half an hour and wash it with water. Follow this treatment two days every week and observe the results.

Aloe Vera and turmeric pack to clear scars of pimples

Aloe Vera is a great source of nutrients, enzymes and polysaccharides. It acts as anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent and helps to remove the toxins present in the skin and also balances the natural moisture level of the skin. Turmeric is an excellent exfoliating agent and has anti-inflammatory properties. Make a paste of fresh turmeric and mix 1 tsp of Aloe Vera pulp with it. Apply this pack onto the pimple marks, wash off after 20 minutes.

Tea tree oil to get rid of pimple scars

Tea tree oil is one of the best options to go for, when you are suffering from acne scars. Tea tree oil is a strong yet natural anti-bacterial agent and can be helpful to reduce skin spots.Mix 2-3 drops of tea tree oil with few drops of carrier oil and apply this mixture gently onto the affected areas of the skin and leave it on for a few hours. Remove the oil by swapping with a wet cotton ball. Tea tree oil cures the acne scars and also restricts future outbreaks.

Lemon to treat pimple spots

The astringent properties of lemon work wonders for the acne prone skin. It is rich in vitamin C, which enhances the quality of the skin. Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with double the amount of glycerin. Now dab this mixture on the skin and leave on. Wash off with water after 10 minutes.  You should repeat the process twice a day and you will notice results within a few days.

Sandal wood face pack for scar free skin

Sandalwood is a miraculous plant and the latest researches say it can do wonders for the human skin and body.  Make a thin paste of sandalwood by rubbing the sandalwood stick on the sand stone; but use rosewater instead of normal water.  Prepare a runny paste and apply this paste on to the pimple marks and scars. Wash off with plain water when it gets completely dry. Use this treatment twice a day and you can see the results within a week.

Honey, turmeric and milk face pack

Add two tablespoons of honey to a bowl and half a tablespoon of turmeric powder, two tablespoons of milk and a few drops of rose water. Mix them all together and apply the pack onto the pimple marks. Wait for 20 minutes and rinse it off with plain water. Follow the same for a week; you can see the pimple marks gradually fading away from your face.You can also use the pack on your whole face.

Citrus face pack to get rid of pimple marks

This is the best way to get rid of pimple marks quickly. The various citrus fruits available in the market are lemon, orange and tangerines. All the citrus fruits have astringent property, which can clear the pimple marks.Mix two tablespoons of multani mitti or Fuller’s Earth with one table spoon of the extract of a citrus fruit and limited amount of water. Just apply it to the scars and wash it off after 20 minutes.

Nutmeg for clear skin

If you are worried about those pimple marks on your skin, try out this pack to get quick results. Soak a few strands of kesar in 1 teaspoon of raw milk overnight. In the morning mix 1 teaspoon of nutmeg powder with it to make a slightly runny paste. Apply this pack to the pimple marks. You can also apply this pack to your whole face to get flawless skin. Let the pack stand for 20 minutes and then wash off with water. Use daily.

Orange peel pack to get rid of pimple marks

Orange peels can be very effective to lighten the marks and scars of pimples. Soak some fresh orange peels in raw milk overnight. In the morning make a paste of the peel with the milk and apply this pack on the pimple marks. If the marks are on the face, you can apply the pack on your whole face as well. Leave on for 30 minutes and wash off with plain water. Use daily to get best results.

Potato juice for pimple marks

Potato juice is very effective to reduce skin discoloration. So, if you are suffering from pimple marks, potato juice can be an effective remedy. Crush a potato and squeeze out the juice. Now simply apply this juice to the pimple marks. Alternatively, you can also make a smooth paste of potato and apply the paste onto the pimple marks. Leave the pack or the juice on the scar until it gets black. Remove the pack by rubbing the skin with wet hands and wash off with water.

Cocoa butter for healing the pimple marks quickly

This remedy is appropriate only for people with normal to dry skin type. Cocoa butter has excellent moisturizing properties and it can boost the natural healing process of the skin. Before going to bed, clean the skin nearing the pimple marks with a toner and apply the cocoa butter. In the morning wash off with water. Apply it every night and you can see results within 15 days.

Fenugreek seed with milk for removing pimple scars

Fenugreek seed has been found to contain the enzymes that can boost the rejuvenation process of the skin. Soak 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seed in milk overnight. In the morning make a fine paste and apply this paste onto the pimple marks or to your full face and neck depending on your requirements. Let the pack set for 20-30 minutes and then wash off with water by scrubbing your face with your hands.

Yogurt has great moisturizing properties and the enzymes present in it helps in lightening any scar on the skin. Cucumber on the other hand soothes the skin and helps in skin rejuvenation. Crush some cucumber and mix it with 1 tablespoon of yogurt. Apply this pack directly onto the pimple scar or the total skin of the affected area. Leave on for 20 minutes and then wash off with water. Repeat thrice in a week and you can see results in 15 days.Yogurt and cucumber pack for pimple marks

Coconut oil for erasing pimple spots

Coconut oil has extreme skin moisturizing properties and with regular use it can clear the pimple marks by healing the skin from within. Take a spoon of extra virgin coconut oil and rub in the oil onto the pimple marks. Let it be on your skin overnight, in the morning wipe off with a moist cotton ball and then wash off with plenty of water.

Rose-hip oil for removing scars

Rose hip oil is a rich natural source of trans-retinoic acid which can work wonders to heal the skin and erase any unwanted marks from the skin. Rose-hip oil is non-greasy and can be used even by people with oily skin. Apply a drop of rose hip oil and massage it onto the pimple marks. Leave on overnight, wash off with plenty of water in the morning.

Papaya for lightening pimple marks

Papaya has great natural bleaching properties. The enzyme present in it can be extremely helpful for lightening the pimple marks. Take a cube of ripe papaya and rub it onto the pimple marks on the skin. Continue rubbing for 5-7 minutes and then leave it on for another 15-20 minutes. Finally wash off with cold water. Follow this treatment twice a day for a week and you can see visible improvements.

Green coconut water for erasing pimple spots

This is a simple and easy way to lighten and gradually erase pimple scars and marks from your skin. Make it a point to wash your face or any part of the skin with the pimple marks as many times as you can with the water of green coconut. After you wash the skin with it, do not use plain water to wash. Leave on until it dries out completely. Finally wash off with plain water and apply a light moisturizer.

Tips to take care of pimple scars

• Avoid using scrubs in case new pimples are coming out on the skin. This may cause severe pimple spots.
• After the pimples have receded remove the dead skin cells regularly so that new cells can be generated in place of the old skin.
• Drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits, so that the skin remains
• Don’t touch or squeeze or press the pimples when it is in an advanced stage. This may cause damage to the

You can follow any of the natural home remedies mentioned above and get rid of pimple marks, pimple spots and pimple scars faster.

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