10 AYURVEDIC BEAUTY TIPS FOR PIMPLES

1. Basil or Tulsi paste: Tulsi paste is great way to get rid of pimples when you use it on a regular basis. If you can’t get fresh basil, then you can grab a bottle of dried basil leaves from your local mall and steep it in warm water about 2-3 teaspoons such that a paste can be formed and use that on the face for about 10 minutes for 4-5 times a week. 

2.  Honey and Lemon Juice: A mixture of honey and lemon juice is one of the simple yeteffective homemade beauty tips for pimples treatment. Mix 1 tbsp of honey with 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice and apply it on the pimples as well as on the spots left out by pimples. Do not however apply on aggravated pimples because it can cause severe burning sensation. Keep on for 10 minutes and wash off, while you continue this 5-6 times a week, you are bound to find effective results. 

3. Dry Roast Cinnamon and Honey: You can slightly dry roast cinnamon or dalchini, finely grind them touse it for pimples. Make a paste by mixing cinnamon with honey and apply it at least 5-6 times a week for about 10-15 minutes before washing off. 

4. Margosa or Neem leaves: Neem leaves are perfect for treating pimples. Make a paste of neem leaves and apply on the targeted pimples. If you cannot get fresh neem leaves, try to get some dried bottled neem leaves, steep for 10 minutes in warm water and use as a paste. 

5. Sesame Seeds: Make a paste of sesame seeds, if you are using seeds, soak them overnight and then made into a fine paste or use the readily available powder. Keep them on for 10 minutes and see the difference. 

6. Potato: You can also apply potato juice/ slice/ grated potato directly on your pimples. Keep the sticky juice of the potato on the face for 10 minutes or more and then wash off. It gives a natural mild bleaching glow to the skin.

Note:- You can follow the same procedure with Tomato juice.

7.  Mint: Soak some mint leaves and make a fresh paste because it has the quality to provide a cooling and astringent effect to the skin. Pimple’s stubbornness will reduce and they will reduce in size as well. Regular use will help one get rid of the pimple marks too.

8.  Nutmeg: Nutmeg or jaiphal is a great spice that can be used to solve pimple problems. Make it into a fine powder, use it with water or milk in the form of a paste.Let it on for 10 minutes maximum before washing it off. 

9. Cloves: You can ground some Cloves in the same way, but the clove oil content in it may give an immense burning sensation when used on aggravated pimples. Use with milk or water in very less amount and test it on a patch before applying on major areas on the face. 

10. Raw Papaya: A great sticky recipe to your pimple problems is the white milk that comes out of the skin of a raw papaya and use it on the whole of face. Though it is sticky, if you use it on a regular basis, it can do wonders.

You can do these basic steps also at home to prevent and reduce pimples:

·         Keep your face clean always of dirt and oil.

·         Make sure not to touch and scratch the pimples.

·         Make sure to use clean towels while wiping your face as dirty and unhygienic towels can aggravate pimples.

·         Ensure that pillow  you use has a clean cover that is washed at regular intervals.

·         Use non-comedogenic makeup and skin care products that are free of fragrances.

·         Eat healthy food and avoid all oily and junk.

·         Make sure to cleanse, moisturize, hydrate and scrub on regular intervals