Pimples are a part of growing up. You will see most teenagers sporting pimples, though not with pride. Most teenagers suffer from pimples due to the increasing change in their hormones. Unfortunately, for some it doesn’t stop there and continues way into their forties. Bad hygiene, improper diet and lifestyle have a huge impact on your skin thorough out your life.

To start with you must be hygienic. Always wash your hands before meals so that you are not ingesting any germs with your food. Wash your hands after your meals to avoid spreading the oils from your hands all over your face. Do not share your toiletries with any one else no matter how close they may be. Using the same towel or handkerchief can cause bacteria to spread from one person to another.

You must drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic drinks that dehydrate your body. It is best to drink water or fruit juices when you are hungry to avoid dehydration. Caffeine in tea and coffee is also dehydrating and one must try and avoid it as far as possible.

Home remedies to ward away pimples

Wash your face with warm water and then rub a slice of tomato on the pimple prone area. Let the juice stay on the area till it dries. Do not wash your face but rub a slice of lime on your face. The tomato helps to heal the pimples and dry them while the lime cleans the pores on your skin from deep within.

Wash your face with warm water and an anti septic soap. This helps to get rid of all the bacteria that may be lingering onto your skin.

Exfoliate your skin twice a week with fresh milk cream and chickpea flour. Apply is mixture as you were applying a face pack and then wait for it to dry, when it is partially dry rub it as if you were exfoliating your skin. Use the tips of your fingers and circular motions to massage your skin. The fresh milk cream will moisturize your skin and the chick pea flour helps to heal the pimples.