Hold onto your wallet, because you don't need to spend precious dollars to combat the blemishes you are experiencing from your acne. The inflammation, swelling and redness are results of the infection under the surface of your skin. While you are treating your acne, you can minimize the visible effects by using materials you have in your kitchen pantry and medicine cabinet.
Prevention
The most effective remedy for facial blemishes is to prevent them from forming. Keep your bedding, facial washcloths or scrubbies, towels and makeup tools clean. Wash your makeup tools, such as brushes and applicators, in clarifying shampoo or an antibacterial hand soap. Wash your face cloth and bath towel at least weekly.
Wash your face gently, using a gentle facial soap or antibacterial soap, at least twice a day and more if you are prone to acne, according to BeautyTipsOnline.com, a website that offers advice and information for skin care and home remedies.
Toothpaste
Dab toothpaste on your blemish before going to bed. This remedy should help reduce the swelling, according to the website AcneCureTreatments.com. When you use this remedy, make sure you are using the paste and not a gel. Before you do use this method as a blemish remedy, test it out first to make sure it won't irritate your pimples.
Salicylic Acid
Gently apply an over-the-counter facial cleanser containing salicylic acid. The acid dries your blemishes out, according to BeautyTipsOnline.com. Salicylic acid is especially effective for blemish sufferers who have oily skin.
Saltwater Wash
Mix 1 tbsp. salt with 2 cups warm water and use this as a face wash. The saltwater removes the oil on your face without irritating any acne you may be experiencing, according to AcneCureTreatment.com. If you choose to use this remedy, wash your face twice daily with the warm saltwater wash.
Aspirin Paste
Aspirin is more than a painkiller. It is an anti-inflammatory drug as well. Use its anti-inflammatory effects to help calm your blemishes as you are working to get rid of them. Crush one aspirin tablet with a spoon, and add enough water to create a paste. Apply it to your blemishes and leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse the paste off, using warm water. The inflammation from your blemishes should now be less swollen and red, according to BeautyTipsOnline.com.
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