Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world, affecting an estimated 85% of people at some point in their lives.

Conventional acne treatments can be expensive and often have undesirable side effects like dryness, redness and irritation.

This has prompted many people to look into how to cure acne naturally at home. The internet is filled with suggestions, but do natural treatments actually work?

Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple cider, or the unfiltered juice from pressed apples.

Like other vinegars, it is known for its ability to fight many types of bacteria and viruses (1, 2, 3Trusted Source).

Apple cider vinegar contains several organic acids that have been shown to kill P. acnes(4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source).

In particular, succinic acid has been shown to suppress inflammation caused by P. acnes, which may prevent scarring (6Trusted Source).

Also, lactic acid has been shown to improve the appearance of acne scars (7Trusted Source, 8Trusted Source). What’s more, apple cider vinegar may help dry up the excess oil that causes acne in the first place.

How to Use It

1. Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar and 3 parts water (use more water for sensitive skin).
2. After cleansing, gently apply the mixture to the skin using a cotton ball.
3. Let sit for 5–20 seconds, rinse with water and pat dry.
4. Repeat this process 1–2 times per day, as needed.

It is important to note that applying apple cider vinegar to your skin can cause burns and irritation, so it should always be used in small amounts and diluted with water.

3 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO GET RID OF ACNE USING HONEY :

1. Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey for Acne:

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of honey.
• 3 tablespoons of diluted apple cider vinegar at 1:1 ratio.

How to apply?

• Wash your face with lukewarm water and pat it dry.
• Steam your face for 5 minutes.
• Apply the honey to your face and massage in small circles until the honey becomes sticky.
• Wash it with lukewarm water after 15 minutes.
• Using a cotton ball apply the apple cider vinegar on your face in upward strokes.
• Leave for 15 minutes.
• Wash your face with cold water.
• Apply oil-free moisturizer.

2. Lemon and Honey for Acne:

Ingredients:

• Juice from half a lemon
• 2 teaspoons of honey

How to apply?

• Wash your face thoroughly and pat dry
• Take a steam dip.
• Mix the 2 ingredients together.
• Leave it to dry for 30 minutes.
• Wash your face with cool water and pat it dry.
• Repeat 2 times daily till acne are cured.

3. Baking Soda and Honey for Acne:

Ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons raw honey
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

How to apply:

• Mix the baking soda and honey into a smooth paste.
• Wash your face thoroughly.
• Gently apply the mixture on the acne affected area using your fingers.
• Scrub the face gently in a circular motion for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Rinse your face with lukewarm water.
• Repeat 2 times daily till acne are reduced.

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Acne is a common skin disease that affects up to 80% of people in their lifetime.

It is most common among teenagers, but it can affect adults of all ages.

Because of coconut oil’s many health properties, some people have started using it to treat acne.

This involves applying coconut oil directly to the skin, as well as eating it.

However, while coconut oil has been studied for various health benefits, very little research has examined its ability to fight acne.

The Fatty Acids in Coconut Oil Help Kill The Bacteria That Cause Acne

Coconut oil consists almost entirely of medium-chain fatty acids.

MCFAs have strong antimicrobial effects, which means they can kill disease-causing microorganisms.

Almost 50% of the fatty acids found in coconut oil are the medium-chain lauric acid.

Lauric acid may help kill harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses in the body. On its own, lauric acid has been shown to kill P. acnes

In one study, lauric acid was more effective at killing these bacteria than benzoyl peroxide — a popular acne treatment. It also showed therapeutic potential against inflammation caused by the bacteria.

In another study, lauric acid was combined with retinoic acid. Together, they inhibited the growth of the acne-causing skin bacteria.

Coconut oil also contains capric, caproic and caprylic medium-chain fatty acids. While not as powerful as lauric acid, some of these are also effective against the bacteria that cause acne.

This property only works when applying coconut oil directly to the skin, as this is where the acne-causing bacteria are located.

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GREEN TEA:

High in antioxidants, flavonoids and tannins, green tea is game for more than just the sipping.

Probably the best acne treatment at home, it naturally reduces acne-inducing blood sugar and insulin levels.

Its star ingredient EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), when applied topically, can help reduce the inflammation and stunts the growth of evil P. Acnes.

Make yourself a pot and use a spritzer or cotton ball to apply once it’s cooled for acne scar treatment.

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Revlon High Intensity Eye shadow palette comes with 8 pretty colored shadows with matte, metallic and pearl finishes. The shadows are very soft and smooth to apply and blend nicely and evenly on the lids. The shades are super pigmented, so you wouldn’t even need to apply a primer underneath. There is no chalkiness and fall out and it stays for good 6 hours on the lids. The product retail RS 825. This is the best among the revlon eye makeup products.

The Revlon Matte Balms are available in 8 shades which are absolutely gorgeous.

The lip color comes in a chubby retractable pencil form hence there is no wastage due to sharpening.

The pigmentation is bang on and it covers pigmented lips in a single swipe.

The texture is velvet creamy and glides on like a dream even on dry lips.

It has a faint peppermint fragrance.

So please try it for sure!

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One-step, ultra-comfortable wear with all-day colour.
– Dries to a beautiful suede finish.
– Instantly moisturizing using a combination of Shea Butter, Vitamin E and Aloe.
– Applies evenly for full, creamy colour coverage. Lips feel smooth, conditioned and comfortable.

Does not feather of bleed. The lipstick stayed on my lips as it is for more than 6 hours and it did survive full meals, snacks and also water sips. But, soon after 2 hours, the lipstick starts losing its intensity. The colour starts fading a bit, but very slowly. It still does stay on the lips for very long. It has to be removed with a very powerful makeup remover or oil based cleanser because a gentle one won’t work great to remove this.

Pros of Revlon Backstage Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick:

• A wide range of shades, good enough to confuse you because all are just gorgeous
• Very handy and the packaging matches the shade, hence easy to differentiate
• The formula is very light and glides easily on the lips
• The pigmentation is really good and bold; just one swipe gives me complete colour on my lips
• The shade is a very warm one with a blend of maroon and brown
• It will suit all the skin tones perfectly; in fact it will complement Indian skin tone a lot
• It brightens my face up
• It does not settle into fine lines and surprisingly even 1% of the lipstick does not transfer (I was shocked to see that, not even little)
• It stayed on my lips for more than 6 hours and survived complete meals, drinks and snacks

Cons of Revlon Backstage Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick:

• Dries up lips a bit, but it was bearable
• Pricey
• The bullet has to be handled with care because it chips a lot
• It has some gold shimmers which are visible on the lips
• The colour starts fading in like 2 hours (but very slowly)

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Lightweight,

high definition velvety matte color

Moisturizing, velvety feel. 100% wax-free, gel formula.

Available in 8 high definition shades.

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Available in 8 high-definition shades.

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