Say “Good Bye” to Acne and Pimples, with this “Natural Remedy”
By: Saksham Sharma
Tags: Health, Beauty, Makeup, Skin Care Products, Natural Skincare Products

Say “Good Bye” to Acne and Pimples, with this “Natural Remedy”

Acne is a condition in which the hair follicles get blocked with oil and dead skin cells, resulting in the formation of pimples, whiteheads (closed pores) or blackheads (open pores).

Pimples are the small bumps that contain pus (infectious fluid).

Seems Relatable! Right?

Anyone who has had these conditions in the past or is experiencing currently can feel and understand these terms to the fullest. And knows how annoying it is to have those bumps over your face that hinder you from having your natural good-looking appearance.

But you may let go off your fretting, because today I’ll be sharing with you, one of the most effective and natural ways to treat acne and get rid of pimple. First, we must try and understand the underlying cause for this ever irritating problem.

Causes for Acne and Pimples

Glands underneath our skin secrete sebum, that lubricates the skin. Due to hormonal changes(generally at teenage) or lack of cleanliness, there is build up of excess oil that clogs the pores of the skin or hair follicles. Furthermore, the bacteria starts to grow, cause inflammation in these clogged pores resulting in the formation of pimples(or whiteheads) with infectious pus.

In case of accumulation of dust particles, and its exposure to the outer environment, those annoying Blackheads find their way on your face.

Overuse of Face washes that strip off the essential oils from your skin, making it more sensitive and exposed, or even dry, lead to acne breakouts and pimples. Harmful chemicals and substances like Parabens are found in commonly used face washes https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/parabens-cosmetics, that have even been linked to breast cancer, some even contain Lauryl Sulphate, that dry out the skin, rather than helping with acne.

Unhealthy diet, creates toxins in the body, which then get excreted through the skin, failing to cleanse those, leads to skin problems.

Multani Mitti – The Nature’s blessing

Multani Mitti also known as Fuller’s Earth is one of the best known remedies to treat acne and pimples. It is tried and tested by many and I, myself, have been using it for a long time and can’t stop preaching about its benefits to every other person suffering from acne or pimples.

Its particles, finer than clay, help absorb the oil and extract the dust particles from the surface of the skin, and even the pores.

from the surface of the skin, and even the pores. Furthermore, its astringent nature helps to close the open pores as well. It comes as no surprise to see a glowing, clean and healthy looking fresh face after applying Multani Mitti face pack.

helps to as well. It comes as no surprise to see a glowing, clean and healthy looking fresh face after applying Multani Mitti face pack. Most of the skin problems arise due to excess heat in the body, which then leads to inflammatory problems like Pimples. Multani Mitti being a natural coolant , helps to cool down the skin , thus preventing acne breakouts.

, helps to , thus preventing acne breakouts. It stands tall against most chemical based face washes and ointments for oily skin and pimples. Its natural properties, help maintain the right microbiota and is rich in minerals (magnesium, silica, calcium) unlike other face washes that deprive the skin of even the good bacteria and with little or no room for healthy nutrients.

How to prepare a Multani Mitti face pack for Oily Skin

With Rose Water —

Multani Mitti is itself a godsend for oily skin, addition of rose water to the face pack, adds an element of nourishment for your skin. It deeply cleanses the face while keeping a check on essential natural oils needed for a healthy face.

Here’s how to prepare a Multani Mitti and Rose Water Face Pack –

Add 2 tablespoons of Multani Mitti in a bowl

Then add rose water gradually while mixing to get a desired paste like consistency.

Simply apple it on your face gently with your finger, and let it dry for at least 5 minutes.

Based on the oiliness of your skin, you may increase the time to 7 or 10 minutes, to let it absorb the oil effectively. Remember: Keeping the Face Pack for long time may lead to excess dryness of the skin, which is not a favourable result. So try adjusting the time based on your requirements for a healthy looking skin.

With Sandal Wood and turmeric –

This combination is well suited for excess acne and pimples problem. Sandalwood helps bring down the inflammation with is cooling properties, while turmeric helps kill the bacterial overgrowth.

Here’s how to prepare the face pack-

Prepare the combination by adding

2 tablespoons of Fuller’s Earth,

1 tablespoon of Sandalwood powder and

1 teaspoon of Turmeric

Mix well, and then add water slowly to prepare a paste.

Apply the mixture gently on your face and then leave it for about 10 minutes. (Again, time may vary based on your Skin condition)

With Water –

Yes, you heard that right! Fuller’s Earth is self-sufficient to help fight oily skin. It’s time efficient and hassle free, if you wish to apply it daily and avoid the usage of Chemical based face washes. I personally have been doing this and this works wonder for me. The results, by simply applying it with water to clean your face, are remarkable.

Simply mix the desired quantity of Multani Mitti with water to get a paste like consistency, and apply it like no other.

Can we apply Multani Mitti face pack daily?

The answer is Yes, you can apply It daily fearlessly, and replace it for your facewash. But it may or may not be suitable as well.