One of the most commonly used ingredients in acne treatment products is benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide can be found over the counter in cleansers, gels, and lotions, as well as in stronger prescription creams.

Benzoyl peroxide is often the first treatment choice for those suffering from mild to moderate acne. It is generally an inexpensive treatment. Peroxide is popular among many dermatologists, cosmetic product distributors, and beauty care product makers

Benzoyl peroxide works by killing the bacteria that are responsible for acne. If an acne treatment contains this chemical then it is surely safe and will not cause any serious side effects or damage to your skin. Read the rest of this entry →

Here’re few quick remedies, that are available to you almost all the time at home.  Applying these will work for sure, but in case of severe acne problems, better is to consult a dermatologist.

• Dab a small amount of toothpaste (paste, not gel) on pimples before bed; this helps dry out the pimples.
• Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and rose water, apply to face with a cotton ball, and allow to sit for 30 minutes before rinsing. 15-20 days of this application helps cure pimples and also helps to remove blemishes and scars.
• Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with warm water next morning.
• For acne that hasn’t seemed to respond to anything, steep 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves in 1 cup boiling water for 10-20 minutes, cool, and apply to affected area with a cotton ball.

It’s always advised not to squeeze pimples, because squeezing pushes bacteria and pus deeper into the skin. This can cause more swelling and redness, and further the scars can be more prominent, and these scars may also get permanent.

Since squeezing is not the way to get rid of pimples, and it stimulates the scars so better is to have patience. Not touching pimples and leaving them as it is will let them get away at their own without leaving any sign.

You can, however, artificially dry the pimple so that it can heal quickly, and for this apply 5% benzoyl peroxide gel or cream once or twice a day.

It’s a very quick tip, all you need is honey and cinnamon. Take 1 tsp of cinnamon powder and add 3 tbsp of honey to it. Make a mixture of it, and apply it on pimples only. Keep the paste on pimples for longer duration. Better is use it in the night, before sleeping and keep it overnight.

In the morning, wash the paste off with warm water. This type pf paste works equally well for all types of skin, so you can apply it without worrying for skin type. Further it quickly eliminates many types of harmful bacteria from inside your body and can help curing stomach ache, stomach ulcers, etc.